Wine Tastings
| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
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Pouilly-Fuisse, Chateau de Chaintre, Burgundy, France
£25.95
This estate is owned by the Paquet family who have been making wine in Pouilly-Fuissé since 1957. Yannick Paquet is in charge here and he makes the wine in a very fresh style, with only a small portion of the wine seeing any oak ageing, just enough to give a little richness but not for oaky flavours. The fruit is all handpicked, and the vineyards are farmed organically. Delicious with poached salmon or simple grilled fish dishes.
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