Food match with '96 Meursault Genevrieres

[Cat]

I need help on matching a dish to this white Burgundy. Also what types of cheeses would you recommend? Thanks!

Cat

[This message has been edited by Cat (edited 08-12-99).]

[Randy Caparoso]

Cat, I'd classified Meursault as a medium weight Chardonnay type wine with moderate acidity, a creamy texture, a hint of smoke and vanilla (since it usually is aged in French oak barrels) in the aroma and flavor, finishing smoothly dry on the palate. The '96 vintage is a very good one, and thus your wine would be true to type (I'm guessing, since I don't know the producer, which can be important).

Therefore, for food you should handle it like a moderate Chardonnay -- veal, chicken, fish in cream or butter sauces, and white meats in general (from pork to pheasant) are a decent match. It is not quite acidic enough to compliment things like plain oysters and lobster as well (and for that matter, anything in a vinaigrette). Check out the Chardonnay thread for some in-fighting on such issues.

[Thomas]

I agree with Randy, except for the Pheasant.