I previously wrote about Château Haut Sarthes Montravel Bordeaux Blanc, praising it for its food-friendly profile, but noting that the citrus
was a bit too forward to drink alone.
Guess what? Same blend, different experience entirely.
Well, not precisely the same blend. The 2011 Château La Freynelle is another
Bordeaux Blanc made with Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle, but this
blend is 60-30-10, whereas the 2011 Château Haut Sarthes was 50-40-10. And
despite the higher Sauvignon Blanc content in the Château La Freynelle, the
citrus notes were decidedly more subdued, making this blend a delight to drink
on its own.
Having said that, this blend is very food-friendly as
well. This widely-available wine can be had for $10 to $15, and it stood up well
with marinated swordfish. It should also do well with lighter fare such as
sushi and sashimi. A really nice find for the price.
Interestingly, Wine Spectator (which scored it an 85)
notes that this "forward white offers good grapefruit," while I
thought the grapefruit was quite subdued. Which is why my tasting notes are
just as good as the "experts." At the end of the day, it's all about
personal preference.
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