Bourgogne Blanc (France)
Bourgogne Blanc is a Chardonnay from Burgundy.
It can be vinified light, like Chablis, or full bodied like Oaked Chardonnay.
This card describes full body Bourgogne Blanc.
Typical Flavors
 Citrus |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Pineapple |
 Flowers |
 Honey |
 Flint |
Oak Added Flavors
 Oak |
 Butter |
 Croissant |
 Hazelnuts |
Citrus, Apple, Pear, and Peach are typical Bourgogne Blanc flavors.
Notes of White Flowers, Honey, and Flinty Minerals.
Profile
Bourgogne Blanc is most often full bodied, with good fruit and medium acidity.
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Finger Food |
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Creamy Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Fish |
 Salmon |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Bourgogne Blanc is very food friendly.
It pairs well with Creamy or Buttery Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Roasted Vegetables. Pumpkins.
Mushrooms. Onions. Garlic.
Anything with Creamy or Buttery Sauce.
Pasta in Creamy Sauce. Risotto.
Rich Fish Soup. Fish Cakes. Tuna.
Lobster or Salmon with Drawn Butter.
Chicken. Poultry. Pork. Veal.
Hazelnuts. Cashew. Pecans. Coconut.
Cheese:
Aged, Salty, or Nutty Cheeses.
Cheddar. Comté. Gruyère. Manchego. Parmigiano. Pecorino.
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The Ideal Glass
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.