2009 Michel Bouzereau et Fils Bourgogne Blanc

Believe it or not, here in the SF Bay Area, we just had a winter-type rainstorm pass through. With that now behind us (and a tap, tap, tap on a wooden surface), let us embrace the warm spring weather with a glass of something chilled! As always, we have plenty of options, so where to go? Well, we’ve got some 2010 Rose or some fresh, crisp whites from Italy, but if this year’s anything like last year, the window of opportunity to taste the Bourgogne Blanc from Michel Bouzereau will be a small one. Again, Michel Bouzereau Pere et Fils are located in the village of Meursault. Meursault. Yep, that Meursault. On his annual Burgundy trips, David has been tasting the amazing Chardonnays this domaine cranks out for several vintages. Every year he has been tempted to import some. Every year. Tempted. Last year, he heeded Oscar Wilde’s advice: “The only way to eliminate temptation, is to yield to it,” and imported the line. Yes, the Bouzereaus make some fancy White Burgundies, with Premier Cru vineyards in Puligny as well as Meursault. And those are great, very special wines. But from a pure quality for price standpoint (we don’t use the “QPR” abbreviation, lest we confuse a wine with Queens Park Rangers), it was Bouzereau’s Bourgogne Blanc that won our hearts and palates … and everyone else’s too, as the wine was, poof, gone in less than 60 days. That will happen again, so if you love Meursault (THIS IS NOT MEURSAULT!), but aren’t crazy about the prices, then why not a Bourgogne made by a Meursault producer like Bouzereau? The aromatics are rich and complex, creamy apples, stony mineral, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is sleek and seductive; its harmonious balance, complexity, and richness will have you scratching your head wondering if this isn’t something declassified. Want to see a wine geek get really excited? Just ask any member of our staff about this wine; any member, any time. Yes, daytime highs around the Bay Area nearly hit 80 degrees Farenheit in some cities, and with the warmth usually comes the desire to quaff something cool and crisp. Timing being what it is, isn’t it fortunate that the 2009 Bourgogne Blanc from Michel Bouzereau et Fils has just arrived? Enjoy!

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