This time I ventured down to see Bob at Grape Connections to see what kind of summer whites he would recommend for summer quaffing. Bob always comes up with a good wine to suit my requests and this time was no exception.
He chose a 2007 wine from Languedoc composed of 80% Chard and 20% Muscat called Domain de Bonal produced by Domain Auzias Paretlongue. A google search yielded little information about the wine, which made the prospect of tasting it even more exciting.
The wine had a beautiful honey color with an expressive nose of pears, peaches and honeysuckle. A medium mouth weight and palate of plums & apples gave way to an slightly off dry finish. The whole experience was reminiscent of drinking really complex plum wine, highly original and enjoyable. Served alongside Indian dumplings stuffed with vegetables and served with spicy eggplant relish.
Overall this wine was slightly more expensive at $9.99, than the other wines tasted thus far but nonethless represents an excellent value. Those looking for a decidely different look at Chardonnay will find much delight in this refreshing summer white. 8/10
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