Greetings readers! Our featured wine today is another white wine: Chateau Goudichaud Blanc. Don’t despair, some beautiful red wines are in the pipeline for upcoming reviews.
This one, an artfully crafted blend made up of 85 percent Sauvignon Blanc, 10 percent Muscadelle and 5 percent Sémillon, is a classic example of what the Bordeaux region – better known for its world famous red wines – can also produce in whites. Chateau Goudichaud is located on the banks of the Dordogne River, very close to the famous appellations of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. Belonging to the Glotin Family, the wine estate is part of the best properties in the appellation both for the quality of its wines as well as for its production capacity.
The estate dates from the 18th century (1780), and the architect who designed the actual chateau (featured on the label) was Victor Louis, who was also the architect for many of the notable buildings that dot the land in and around the city of Bordeaux.
If you know anything about the wines from this region, you know about the differentiation between left bank and right bank wines. This will come into play more vividly when we talk about red wines, but for the sake of geographical accuracy, let us note that Chateau Goudichaud hails from the Graves-de-Vayres appellation which is situated on the right bank.
Although pale in color, this wine is anything but – in taste. In fact, you might call it flamboyant. Citrusy on the nose, with hints of Boxwood and White Flowers, the prelude to an explosion of more aromas to come.
On the palate, refined and delightful flavors of white peach, lychee and grapefruit are joyfully mixed for your sipping pleasure. It’s very good with seafood (especially shellfish) and alsogGreat with most cheeses and near perfect with goat cheese.
Insider’s hint: Available on the wine list at Stout’s Signature at The Tobin Center.
Wine-related questions can be addressed directly to me at [email protected].
Until next time … Santé!
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