The Traveller - July 2022 - White
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Discover wine’s possibilities
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." —Van Morrison
As big business stocks the shelves, we pursue producers whose diligence and craft provide pleasure and pause.
We hope you love this month’s bottles.
Love, Ourglass
Delicious with buttery freshly baked bread, ham and parsley terrine, or a simple braised fennel.
Expect floral, nuttiness and freshness.
Burgundy Chardonnay details
- Year 2018
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type White
- Winery Domaine Buisson Battault
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Bourgogne
- Alcohol Content 12.5%
- Allergens Contains sulfites
The classic pairing is oysters but works well with cooked shellfish like spaghetti alle vongole, good fish and chips, or some buttery asparagus.
Expect orchard fruit, pitted fruit, and minerality.
Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot 2020 details
- Year 2020
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type White
- Winery Vocoret
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Chablis
- Allergens Contains sulfites
Pair with the savoury notes of baked fish, herb stuffed chicken, or pommes frites with classic aioli.
Expect citrus, wildflower, and brioche.
Chardonnay Au Bon Climat details
- Year 2019
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type White
- Winery Au Bon Climat
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Country Usa
- Region Santa Barbara
- Allergens Contains sulfites
Chablis '18, François De Nicolay
Delicious with buttery freshly baked bread, simple fish dishes like grilled oysters, or braised fennel.
Expect blossom, citrus, honey, and minerality.
Chablis '18, François De Nicolay details
- Year 2018
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type White
- Winery François De Nicolay
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Chablis
- Alcohol Content 13.5%
- Allergens Contains Sulfites
Pair with grilled sardines with fresh herbs, oysters, or soft cheese.
Expect green apple and apricot with refreshing minerality.
Weisser Burgunder Trocken details
- Year 2020
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type White
- Winery Wittman
- Grapes Pinot Blanc
- Country Germany
- Region Rheinhessen
- Allergens Contains sulfites
Vouvray Brut
Pair with flavourful chicken curry, healthy kale salad with butternut squash, or a bright and creamy chevre atop herbed crackers.
Expect citrus, generous orchard fruits, and a fresh mineral finish.
Vouvray Brut details
- Year NV
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Type Sparkling
- Winery Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Country France
- Region Loire
- Alcohol Content 12.0%
- Allergens Contains Sulfites