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Domaine De Bellene Maison Dieu Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 2015, Burgundy A.C., France: Lots of acidity on the palate for roast chicken. A little green and stemmy on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and smooth. The average age of the vines is 67 years old, planted at 230 metres above sea level. The density is 10,000 vines per hectare in clay and limestone soils. Drink: 2016-2020. 478545 13% D 750 mL  $46.00 Score: 86/100. September 2, 2017 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Louis Jadot Chablis 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: From Maison Louis Jadot, an Old World, unoaked Burgundian Chardonnay from the northern region of Chablis with green apple crunch, fresh pear, lemon curd and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Lean, racy and mouth-watering. Chill and enjoy with pan-fried trout, asparagus, artichoke and goat cheese quiches. Drink: 2019-2021. 468751 12.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 88/100. May 6, 2019 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A classic Burgundian Chablis! Light, clean, crisp and dry with melon, stone fruit, green apple, citrus zest, pink grapefruit and a chalky mineral flavours on the palate. Racy acidity to pair with oysters on the half-shell please. Drink: 2020-2023. 41780 13% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2021 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Louis Latour Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy AC, France: A crisp, elegant Burgundian Chardonnay with aromas of green apple and lime zest. Medium-bodied with a refreshing finish. Juicy, mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2019-2024. 55533 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 11, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Lucien Albrecht Reserve Gewurztraminer 2018, Alsace A.C., France: A bright and fragrant soft, subtle and balanced Gewurztraminer without overpowering notes of lychee and rose petal. Nice weight on the palate. Lovely effort. Drink: 2020-2021. 15857 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. September 24, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2019, IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: It's little wonder that this wine won gold at the World Chardonnay Competition, yet it's so affordably priced. A terrific white wine from southern France that offers crisp minerality and refreshment, unusual for Chardonnay these days. Lots of lime-bright acidity for food, yet there's also an underlying richness and fullness to the wine that is mouth-filling and delicious! Very versatile with food, from fresh seafood to roast chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2020-2024. 375071 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.15 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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