Value. We find some of our favorite values in towns just off the beaten path. The neighbor villages of Chassange-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet are the world’s best known sources for fine white wine. But just two miles to the west lies the often-overlooked town of Saint-Aubin, which turns out to be an exceptional source for white Burgundy.
The family running the Domaine Gérard Thomas has an intimate knowledge of the terroir of St-Aubin, where they’ve lived and made wine for over 70 years. Together with his two daughters, Gérard makes understated, highly affordable wines that are consistently delicious. And in a vintage like 2014, they rival even the wines of more famous towns.
Elegant. The 2014 St-Aubin “Champ Tirant” is a pure expression of a single, limited terroir. This still young wine is already drinking well; the youthful acidity melts beautifully into the smooth mouthfeel. The nose shows delicate, yellow fruits and muted toasty notes like baked lemon and almond. The mouth shows enough freshness to make it an excellent summer white, but enough ripeness and stuffing to make it drink like a far pricier wine.
Food pairings for white Burgundy are easy. According to Rajat Parr, who calls St-Aubin a source “for some of the best-value Chardonnay in the world,” white Burgundy pairs best “with oiler and meatier poached fish like halibut, salmon, monkfish, cod and grouper.” Monkfish is a particular favorite at our house, particularly Thomas Keller’s Roasted Monkfish with butter and rosemary.
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THOMAS St-Aubin 2014
Ansonia Retail: $36
case, half-case: $29/bot
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AVAILABLE IN 6- AND 12- BOTTLE LOTS
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or call Tom: (617) 249-3657
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