THE WHITE WINE WAR IN FRANCE: TWO CLASSIC WINES, BLIND!

BARRAMUNDAYS WINE & VINYL

Tonight will be a rare treat: how often do we get to taste two of France's most famous, classic styles of white wine against each other?


Sancerre vs Chablis

Sancerre:
Grown in the Central Vineyards" of the Loire Valley, which has a continental climate: short hot summers and long cold winters strongly effect the maturation of the fruit. The wines tend to be highly aromatic and very dry. 100% Sauvignon Blanc (for white wines).

Chablis:
These white wines are 100% Chardonnay, and very dry with a higher acidity than most other Chardonnays. This is due to the cool climate in which the grapes are grown- the northernmost disctrict of Burgundy. Chablis are mostly unoaked, and are often characterized by "gunflint" or steely notes.

How are these wines different? And more interestingly, how are they the same? Here we are looking to explore the varietal characteristics of each: what's great about these two is that they are made to be purer expressions of each grape- very little interference during the winemaking process. Both are dry and with pure aromas and mineral notes- terrior is important here.

Try them both tonight, for free. Drink them for $8 a glass (ridiculously discounted). Paired with delicious cheese from Saxelby's.

DJ Ilmo spins vinyl all night long.

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