Summer calls for White Burgundy so let us introduce you to some of our favorites, all at amazing prices!
Louis Jadot Chardonnay Bourgogne- $21.99
Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Chardonnay- $25.99
Dive deeper into these wines with tasting notes from Peabody’s very own John Lynch!
“These two Chardonnays combine grapes from all corners of Burgundy into their cuvées. The result is an elegant yet vibrant expression of Chardonnay that is undeniably “Burgundy.” Delicate fruit, mineral balance, and snappy acidity make these wines perfect summer wines to chill along the beach or river. Perfect pairings this season I’m thinking all things seafood. Pan seared scallops, broiled trout with beurre Blanc, or fresh raw oysters, or for vegetarians, pasta al limone or cream primavera with grilled vegetables.
The Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay exhibits a montage of ripe yellow fruit, ripe Meyer lemon, green pear, citrus peels, and an explosion of white flowers. All of this fruit is supported by a stark mineral backbone and typical white Burgundy’s steely undertone. A hint of malolactic fermentation softens the still vibrant acidity reminiscent of Bulgarian yogurt, with just enough oak to add some structure and a whisper of vanilla cake.
The Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne features a slightly more tart fruit character and an earthier expression of Burgundy. A brilliant bouquet of honeydew and jasmine green tea trails into granny smith apple, Asian pear, green lemon, fresh pineapple, and white peach. We still have the classic Burgundy aroma of summer rain on stone which blends itself into fresh hay and faint enoki mushroom. For such a young wine, it exhibits an almost aged quality while still being vivacious with a snappy acidity.”
Comprehensive Tasting Notes:
Louis Jadot Bourgogne 
Appearance – Clear, clean, no visible legs
Color – Straw with flecks of green / lemon green
Fruit – Ripe lemon, yellow pear, orange peel (no juice)
Flowers – Gardenia, wild whiteflowers
Herbs – n/a
Malolactic – Very mild touch of Bulgarian yogurt, light cream
Earth – n/a
Lees – Fresh bread from a distance
Mineral – Wet rocks, steel
Oak – Very minimal, hints of vanilla, baking spices
Sweetness – Dry
Acidity – Medium minus
Alcohol – Medium
Body – Very thin, light
Finish – Pleasantly surprisingly long
Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne
Appearance – Clear, clean, no visible legs
Color – Yellow with flecks of green
Fruit – Mostly tart to ripe green apple, Asian pear, honeydew, white peach, lemon, lemon peel, nectarine, unripe orange, unripe pineapple
Flowers – Honeysuckle, jasmine
Herbs – Hay, brewed green tea
Earth – Some earthiness, white or enoki mushroom
Mineral – Wet rocks, chalky
Sweetness – Dry
Acidity – Medium minus
Alcohol – Medium
Body – Light, thin like milk
Finish – medium
