Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay 2008, Burgundy, France

Mm a white Burgundy... fancy, no?  No, really, it's not.  This guy runs you under $10.  This great Louis Latour Chardonnay is a classy move that will please most any palate.  I've always had wonderful experiences with Louis Latour wines.  (Clarificiation: Louis Latour is a French importer)  They're always fresh tasting with great flavor.


The Ardeche Chardonnay is no exception.  The initial nose on it is really quite pretty.  It's kind of sweetly zesty and zingy with a refreshing citrus-y component.  When you pop it in your mouth, this Chardonnay has a super silky mouthfeel.  It's a solid, structured white that's at the same time sprightly and bright.  The tanginess of it is tempered by the alcohol, I feel, and the finish is quite short, but very pleasant.

Technical Info:

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

Origin: Burgundy, France

Price: $9.99 at World Market

Rachel's Grade: B+   Louis Latour has done it again.  This Chardonnay is a solid sipping or table wine that should be appreciated by all.  It doesn't have the big butteriness of a lot of the stuff coming out of California, but it's got an interesting sort of complexity to it.  For those of you who haven't had a white Burgundy, they can be reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, almost.  And at 13.5% alcohol, who doesn't love a great buzz?!