Domaine Thibert Père et Fils
2011 Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays
A clean, modern wine that perfectly illustrates what happens when really talented winemakers work hard to bring out their terroirs. While Chardonnays from Southern Burgundy have traditionally been dry and mineral, Thibert’s wines are silky, with a lingering fruit finish.
A Chardonnay can have toasty notes without being buttery, and this is a good example of the type. Offers rich notes of toasted almond and vanilla on the nose with green apples in the background. Green apple dominates the palate at first, but a bit of pineapple sneaks in on the finish.
Food pairing: Oil poached halibut
The Creator of This Wine
Domaine Thibert Père et Fils
Run by the brother-sister team Christophe and Sandrine Thibert, the domaine has won at least 7 medals and 3 distinctions for its wine. Neal Martin (of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate) called it “a treasure trove of… outstanding wines” and “one of the few Maconnais producers to really nail the idea of sélection parcellaire”. (eRobertParker.com #208, Aug 2013)
| Producer: | Domaine Thibert Père et Fils |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Maturity: | 2015-2018 |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | White |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Flavors: | Apple, Mineral, Citrus |
| Body: | Medium |
| Soul: | Toasty |
