Name: Les CoéresProducer: Stéphane Aladame
Region: France – Burgundy - Montagny
Classification: Grand Vin de Bourgogne, Premier Cru
Type: White Wine
Variety: Chardonnay
Year/Vintage: 2003
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $17.99, VA specialty food store, March, 2008
Date Logged: 04/13/2008
Pairing(s): Seared scallops in butter sauce
My Rating: 3 Stars
Had this wine with a buttery and herbal dish of pan-seared scallops (recipe available from recipezaar.com.)
The wine was relatively uninteresting on the nose, with a slight grassy and apricot aroma coming through. On the palate, it wasn’t much better initially, being fairly lightweight with a few citrus, grass and green apple components apparent. It seemed way too thin and watery and out of balance, with a very short finish and almost no acidity. We tried it with some buttery cheese and it just didn’t work at all…a bit of a disappointment for a white Burgundy and definitely not what I would consider typical.
This being said, however, the wine worked quite well with the seared scallops. Due to its subtle flavor profile, it complemented the butter and herbs of the scallops without competing. It had just enough citrus component to accentuate the lemony background of the food. All-in-all, the pairing turned out to be quite delicious. So, although I wouldn’t recommend this wine for quaffing by itself, I would suggest it for almost any mild seafood or chicken dish (chicken piccata comes to mind). Nevertheless, there are definitely better alternatives out there for less money.
The 3-star rating indicated above is with food. By itself, I would rate it barely above one star and not worth the $18 investment.
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