Drinks on Me: Chablis Wine
Brasserie Beck Fresh Oyster Selection
Since visiting France is not on my radar anytime soon (*or in my budget…le sigh), it was my pleasure to meet the folks behind Chablis Wines a couple of dinners ago. Jean-Francois Bordet represented the Chablis family as the wine ambassador for the evening taking me on a mental trip through the northern part of Bourgogne, which is located in between Paris and Beaune. The wine was paired with Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s special small plate selections at Brasserie Beck. The Chablis brand prides itself on white wines covering four appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. With the unique soil and climate where the Chablis vineyard lies, I was excited to taste from the vineyard that only permits the Chardonnay grape variety.
Limited was my initial thoughts when I heard the nature and territory of the Chablis wine and broad was what I thought after dinner was over. There are so many variations and flavor combinations that could accompany the Chablis wine varieties. Thoughts of seafood, cheeses, pastas, desserts and the list goes on and on of the possibilities. Perhaps the major thing to take away from the Chablis soil is the clarity of the wine and crisp flavor. The Chablis Premier Cru, not surprisingly, was my favorite of the bunch. The most sophisticated and pure in its form, this wine shined favorably on its mate, Jumbo Lump Crab Gratin.
Wine selection can be a tricky thing but when you find one you like, stick with it. I may not make it to Chablis vineyards anytime soon but it will make it into my wine collection. A white wine that can stand up to ham, rabbit and crab, all in one?? Yes, please.
Category: Alcoholic beverages, Product Review
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Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.Subscribe
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