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Domaine de la Bongran Viré-Clessé Quintaine

Mâcon Villages, France
Extended lees Chardonnay from Viré-Clessé; un-oaked but rich; honey, white peach, beeswax, lemon curd and remarkable depth; resembles minor Meursault at a fraction of the cost.
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Lyon-adjacent pairing; rich Chardonnay suits cream-crayfish sauce; beeswax bridges richness.
classic main
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Burgundian comfort pairing; beeswax and lemon curd bridge aged cheese; richness suits gratin.
classic main
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Classic southern Burgundy pairing; peach and beeswax notes bridge chicken and herb butter.
established main
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Eccentric Mâcon Chardonnay suits Époisses' powerful character; beeswax bridges washed rind.
adventurous cheese