Macon Village Blanc 2009, Chardonnay by Tesco €7.99
January is over and we can drink again, not that we stopped in the first place and there are great bargains to be had this time of year. In addition the Australian wine industry is going through its own recessionary implosion, they too have ghost estates but of a different nature, which is helping to bring down all wine prices.
But to support Europe (since there are supporting us !!) I found a French gem on special offer for only €7.99, this price won’t last forever.White wines from the Macon represent some of the best value in Burgundy, with the warmer climate giving the wines a softness and richness of lacking in wines from further north i.e. Chablis.
This Chardonnay is fresh on the nose with citrus, yellow melon and ripe apple. A great balance of juicy fruit, gently acidity and good supporting alcohol. The palate is rich with ripe fruit similar to the nose of melon and citrus and apple. All combining to a great value wines. Tasting this wine, its easy to see why Chardonnay is making a come back.
With food, this wine can match more than most and can be paired with roast chicken, pork and most fish dishes. Or is just perfect on its own. If this wine was music it would be Adele very easy on the ears. (a new feature of the review we hope you like it, let us know what you think)
