An exquisitely simple wine at first taste, but the complex mineral undertones come out wonderfully upon closer inspection. I've paired this wine quite nicely with lobster and shrimp, because the taste is pleasant but not nearly as overpowering as a chardonnay.
This is a dry wine and should never be considered anything more than a zero. In my opinion, to truly be considered a true Chablis, the wine must come from the Burgundy region of France and the vines must be grown in Kimmeridgian soil. It is the complex mineral composition of this soil that lends a unique taste to the wine.
Domaine des Malandes
Type: Chablis
Colour: white
Dryness: 0
Overall: ****/5
This is our house chianti, bottled in July 2003 at D'Vine Wine in Byron. The flavour of the chianti is very nice, and mellowed considerably within a few months of resting. There is a hint of spice, black currant, and cherry flavour. This wine is of a medium body and goes superbly with beef or cheese.
