Château-Fuissé Saint-Véran 2022

The colour is a pale yellow and hints of green. Nice and clean. Aromas are intense ripe fruit, peaches, apple, citrus and white flowers. Fresh and mineral. The wine is rich, ripe, crisp and fresh. Very nice mineral towards the end.. Balanced and fresh, big in structure. Very impressive.

Type: White Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Mineral-driven
Grape Varietal: Chardonnay
Tastes Like: Comparable to a classic Chablis, with green apple, citrus zest, and a touch of almond, finishing with crisp acidity and refreshing minerality.
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Burgundy, France
Terroir: Limestone-rich soils
Aging: Stainless steel and partial oak
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

Château-Fuissé is a family-owned estate in the heart of Burgundy, recognised for producing refined and terroir-driven wines. Their Saint-Véran reflects the purity and elegance of the region's Chardonnay.

Seafood: Grilled prawns or seared scallops.
Game: Quail with citrus glaze.
Vegetarian: Spinach quiche or asparagus risotto.
Meat: Herb-roasted chicken or turkey breast.

Brie: Creamy and soft, balancing the wine's freshness.
Comté: Nutty and savoury, enhancing the wine's structure.
Goat Cheese: Tangy and fresh, complementing the wine's minerality.
Australian Fetta: Salty and creamy, pairing beautifully with the wine's crisp profile.

Asparagus Risotto

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 200g asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock, heated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes. Stir in white wine until absorbed.
3. Gradually add hot stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed.
4. Midway, add asparagus and continue cooking until rice is creamy and tender.
5. Stir in butter and Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.