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What We're Drinking: Sophie & Bourgogne Blanc 'Clos de Loyse'





Since I moved from France in 2010 to live in the UK I've tried to widen my palate to new flavours and new wines. Today though I'd like to share a French wine: Bourgogne Blanc 'Clos de Loyse' 2009.

Born and raised in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, I spent my childhood surrounded by the beautiful vineyards of the Côte d'Or - literally the golden hill because in autumn the leafs become gold/orange. I remember that my parents used to bring me to tastings at their friends' wineries and I've also done grape harvests all over France as a seasonal jobs when I was a student.

This is how we, the Burgundians, buy wine. We go direct to the producer and try, taste, chat, enjoy and then buy. I've never been to this vineyard "Clos de Loyse' mainly because it is in the far south of Burgundy quite a way from where I grew up and is actually closer to Beaujolais than the Côte d'Or. I tasted this wine only quite recently and I loved it. If like me you love crisp, classic white Burgundy, then this wine is for you. I enjoy it particularly with a Burgundian speciality Gougères (a cheesy puff pastry snack). Bon appétit!
 
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