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Given their signature refreshing acidity, the wines of Chablis go ever so nicely with warm afternoon and evenings of spring and summer, especially when one is enjoying a delectable spread of seafood. So here are four palate pleasers available for $25 or less. Cheers!
Domaine Du Colombier 2014 Petit Chablis
Grape(s): 100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of peaches, citrus fruits, and limestone greets the senses. Flavors of pear, peach, and citrus fruits mingle with traces of minerals on the palate. A crisp, clean wine with a mouth-watering acidity, match it up with grilled halibut.
Rating: 89
Gilbert Picq 2014 Chablis
Grape(s): 100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of green apples and limes come together with notes of wet stone and citrus peal on the nose. With a sip, flavors of apples and citrus fruits interweave with chalky mineral highlights and orange zest. A fresh acidity and lively flavors make this wine a good match for your favorite shell fish.
Rating: 89
William Fevre 2014 “Champs Royaux” Chablis
Grape(s): 100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
Bright citrus fruits and tart apples mingle with lively minerals on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of granny smith apple, lemon, and lime that are framed by a robust mineral backbone. A bright wine with a zesty acidity, match it up with sole baked in a brown butter sauce.
Rating: 90
Jean-Marc Brodcard 2014 Petit Chablis
Grape(s): 100% Chardannay
Region: Burgundy, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of lemons, grapefruits, and limes are accented by whispers of minerals on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of vivid citrus fruits along with notes of minerals. A wine with plenty of zip, open a bottle next time you have an Asian-style Shrimp stir-fry.
Rating: 89
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