La Petite Ferme Baboon Rock Unwooded Chardonnay

La Petite Ferme Baboon Rock Unwooded Chardonnay from Franschoek, South Africa. Because the chardonnay is planted higher in the mountains, it is sometimes plundered by baboons, a species of monkey; in 2008, 40% of the harvest was plundered by them! The chardonnay floats on its fruit, full on the palate and some zest, fresh apricot and orange blossom ending with honey.

Chardonnay, the grape of white Burgundy and Champagne, is planted all over the world. Delivers good to very good wine with a full, dry taste. Chardonnay is a grape that does not have a clear character, which depends on the terroir (soil and climate) and the method of wine making. Chardonnay lends itself very well to maturing in wooden barrels.

TIP FROM MIK LE CHEF

I serve with this, sauerkraut with timuth pepper. Apple pairs baked in butter, or grilled quince in smoked paprika. Along with it smoked eel, smoked Haddock and warm smoked salmon. Add another beurre blanc sauce with finely chopped chives. A few baby potatoes may be added as well.