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- mrdutton - 03-06-2000
I found a nice, fruity Chardonnay from the Western Loire Valley. Plenty of fruit with a lemony/citrus finish, this young, fresh Chadonnay had no oak. (Stain-less steel might have had something do do with that [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img] )
The wine was made by the Couillaud family which owns the Chateau de la Ragotiere in the Muscadet region of the western Loire.
I picked it up for about $8.50 a bottle. It is a 1998 Domaine de Bernier Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France.
I had it with "dinner" tonight which was a light affair - a seafood salad submarine sandwich. Non-the-less it was a good bottle of wine!
- Bucko - 03-06-2000
Mike, if you want a killer oak-free Chardonnay, try the following:
1999 Kim Crawford, Chardonnay, Unoaked, Marlborough, $15. This is a fruit driven wine with mango and pineapple fruit leaping from the glass, crisp acidity and pleasing balance. Great value.
Bucko
- Innkeeper - 03-07-2000
Don't forget Callaway's Calla-lees, Hawk Watch, Chardonnay. It is oak free and a great value at less than $10.00 most places.
- mrdutton - 03-08-2000
Bucko and Innkeeper - thanks for the suggestions.
I'll look for both of your suggested wines. If I can find them, rest assured I'll give them a try.
- Bucko - 03-09-2000
Another oak-free Chard is called Toad Hollow. I have never tried it, but have heard good reports.
Bucko