WTN: good Bourgogne AC (blanc)

Betsy had appointments in the city yesterday, I was going near a good fish place so volunteered to make dinner. I did sauteed red snapper with shiitakes in miso soup, roasted kohlrabi and carrots, and a green salad. Wine was the 2007 Matrot Bourgogne (screwcap). Nice medium bodied Burg, pear and citrus, a bit of smoke and mineral. Good length, I think I might like the 07 Pernot a hair better, but both fine values in good Chardonnay (I think this was $14.xx). B/B+

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency. 

Ok, you convinced me. I just got 6 bottles. If it's just a tad worse than the Pernot, it's good enough for me. BTW, we're drinking a delicious half bottle of 2007 Matrot Meursault tonight.

I recently tasted about 20 white Burgundies of all styles, and I found the '06 Faiveley Bourgogne just about perfect. If you get a chance, it is definitely worth a look. The Faiveley was perfectly oaked, nice acidity and a clean, long finish. The $20 price tag might give you pause, but I bought 6 bottles.