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- oinofilos - 03-28-2002
any suggestions for a good european chardonnay?
- wondersofwine - 03-28-2002
If you like it without aging in wood try Chablis or Macon wines. Rully and Montagny are good alternatives to the more expensive chardonnays. One Premier Cru Chardonnay I thought was worth the money (especially when on sale) was Verget Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Chaumes." Some village Meursault or Puligny-Montrachets are very nice but it can depend a lot on the winemaker. I think Alex Gambal's '99 Meursault is very attractive and a characteristic French chardonnay. It costs major bucks these days to obtain a Grand Cru French Chardonnay so I don't have experience with them except at tastings. How much were you thinking to spend?
- Thomas - 03-28-2002
Les Combes, Saint Veran 2000 is nice.
- crazymatt1 - 03-28-2002
To add to what WondersofWine was saying, Vincent Girardin 2000 Rully 1er Cru "Les Pucelles" is very good for about $20. One of my favorites is the 1999 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Perriers" from Sauzet, although that one's about $75
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