White Wines

May 2011 White Wine of the Month

Gillian Tinney - Monday, April 18, 2011
Wine:  Chateau Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Blanc 2008 (12.5% abv)
Country of Origin: Bordeaux, France
Our thoughts: 

We came across Château Bauduc during a recent trip to Bordeaux and discovered that Gordon Ramsey (we're told it features on all his wine lists), Rick Stein and Oz and James had beaten us to it!!  

This is a really lovely well-made wine with true elegance, freshness and balance at a remarkable price for the quality! It's made from 60 year-old Sémillon vines (90%) with a dash of Sauvignon Blanc from a single three hectare vineyard (7.5 acres). Aged in French oak, it is aromatic with a long and complex finish with an almost Burgundian feel to it - "More than a match for quite a few much more expensive wines from top appellations" says Oz Clarke.
Price: £10.50 per bottle in cases of 6 75cl bottle price
Stockist:

Château Bauduc cuts out the middlemen and offer discounts and free UK delivery if you buy a few cases see  www.bauduc.com  

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Gerry commented on 09-Jan-2009 11:46 AM
I have tried this wine at the winery in New Zealand and thought it was absolutely stunning. I also tried Cloudy Bay Sauvignon 2007 which was if anything a little flat in comparison.

I would recommend this wine to anyone, its worth every penny and I drank it with some very simple scallops in the restaurant at the winery- absloute heaven!
Duncan commented on 03-Feb-2009 04:46 PM
Hmm another nice New Zealand Sauvignon!
Margaret Cadien commented on 03-Feb-2009 06:13 PM
Tried this wine recently and found it well balanced, crisp and fruity. I shall certainly be recommending it to friends and family
Flora McNab commented on 04-Feb-2009 09:22 AM
2007 better than the 2006 now. Real freshness on the palate and very drinkable
Andrew Kyle commented on 05-Feb-2009 11:05 PM
Im a big Sauvignon fan and this is an exceptional wine! Interestingly, definable fresh tropical flavours would recommend to all!
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