Sunday, March 16, 2014

Bouchaine Bouche de Beurre Napa Chardonnay




Name:Bouchaine Bouche de Beurre Nappa Chardonnay
Variety:Chardonnay
Year: 2009
Price: $50
Region: California
Country:United States

Vintage Cellar Review:  The 2009 Bouchaine Bouche de Beurre CHardonnay from their Estate vineyard is a classic crowd pleaser with all the glory of the rich, buttery California Chardonnay but stylishly balanced with bright Carneros texture and acidity.  It belies the cloying opulence so frequently associated with this style of Chardonnay.  Bouche de Beurre pairs superbly with any rich cuisine accented with cream or butter, but also offers sufficient restraint to serve with well-seasoned sauteed shellfish or flavorfully-accented roasted poultry.

My Review:  This was my favorite tasting!  Probably what Gary would call an Oak Monster though.  It had a light yellow color and first initial taste was of apple and acidic. It smells exactly like buttery popcorn.  The mid pallet is oaky vanilla buttery.   The finish is long with notes of buttery popcorn.  I tasted this without food. 

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