Bordeaux has white wine?

Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, but tonight we are focusing on the region’s white wines. While white wines are not what makes the area one of the most famous wine regions in the world. In the early 1970s the white grape Semillon was the most widely planted grape in the region, regardless of color. Today that is not the case, but it is still the most planted white grape.

Just like the red wine from the area, Bordeaux white wine is typically a blend.  

Tonight, we are enjoying:

1. 2019 Chateau Les Charmes-Godard Frances – Cotes De Bordeaux Nicolas Thienpont Vigneron. This was purchased for around $18.00. It is a dry white from the Cotes De Bordeaux AOC. Decanter Magazine describes it as being a full body, dry white wine. It is oaked and is made from a 45% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 25% Sauvignon Gris blend. It has a 13% alcohol and a 2.97 pH. It is fermented in barrels and matured for 7-months on the lees. 15% are new barrels. Many different tasting notes online. One said pineapple, citrus, creamy and zesty. One said peach and apricot – fruity with a zing.

We both loved this wine and rated it a strong 4. It has a creamy-honeyed mouth feel, but does not have all of the oakiness of a California Chardonnay. Further, while it is creamy, it is also bright with a touch of zing.

Next week we will have a Midwest Wine show. We will be tasting many wines at the Iowa State Fair, wines from around the state. We will report on our favorite wines from around the state, and also talk about some of the Midwest Wine varieties.