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Beurré Chardonnay 2019

January 15, 2021 by Domaine Dave 9 Comments

The Beurré Chardonnay 2019 is a $6.99 Trader Joe’s import wine; a Pays D’Oc designated wine from the Languedoc in southeastern France. The Languedoc is the largest wine-producing area in France, and this is where French everyday drink-it-now wines are produced.

Beurré Chardonnay 2019

Beurré is French for butter, and most of the writing on the front label is singing the praises of buttered bread. That would be goofy if written in English but looks just fine in French.

So, it would seem that the Beurré Chardonnay 2019 is buttery. Let us talk about how a Chardonnay gets its butter flavor. We will keep things simple, but three techniques contribute to developing the taste.

The first is malolactic fermentation; this process occurs almost routinely in Red wine. Chardonnay sees malolactic (Chenin Blanc sometimes, too), especially when oak-aged. What happens here is the tart acid that occurs naturally inside of grapes is converted to a more rounded tasting acid.

The second technique is “on lees.” This is where the spent yeast used for initial fermentation (not malolactic) falls to the tank’s bottom with the wine during aging. On its own, it can add a salty, nutty flavor. When stirred (called batonage in France), the wine developed a creamy texture. The more you stir, the more pronounced the effect.

Then there is oak conditioning, either barrel aging or some other method. With $6.99 wine, you do not always expect expensive oak barrels to be used. When toasted by flame to the winemakers’ specifications, the oak will add flavors such as vanilla or spice.

The Beurré Chardonnay 2019, at this point of the review, I have not tasted it, probably was subject to some or all of these production techniques. The winemaker can have a percentage of the Chardonnay undergo Malolactic fermentation and age only certain lots “on lees” while using oak on, let us say, twenty-five percent of the wine.

Chardonnay is like snowflakes; no two are exactly alike. There are many techniques, variations, and grape selections available to the winemaker that even though there are only so many popular Chardonnay styles, there is plenty of room for interpretation.

The Languedoc growing region is where regular French folks get their wine. It may not be the most famous or the most expensive, but it is the most popular. So do not think that a $6.99 Chardonnay can not possibly be any good. This Trader Joe’s/Aldi Nord (in Europe) is an excellent example of what European wine drinkers enjoy every day. The alcohol content is 13.5%.

Beurré Chardonnay 2019 Tasting Notes

The color is butter yellow with a hint of green. You can sometimes tell if a Chardonnay is oak barrel aged by how deep the yellow is. The nose is, well, I am drinking French but smelling California.

There is a mix of lemon, melon, and green apple, then buttered toast, and a hint of butterscotch. I guess they weren’t kidding about the Beurré part. Oh, by the way, Beurré is produced ber or burr.

Beurré Chardonnay 2019 is a boldly flavored Chardonnay, smooth but with a strong flavor. It tastes green apple and cream, yes, not your usual combination, melon, sharp spice, raisins, butterscotch, and lime.

The acidity is well-balanced; it lets the flavors do their thing yet stays out of the way.

The Summary

  • I am not sure I like the French version of buttery Chardonnay; maybe I was expecting California buttered Chardonnay, a different style.
  • The Beurré Chardonnay 2019 has a unique flavor. I gave the wine a bit more time to open up. A $6.99 White wine is often a pop the top and pour kind of wine, though I did give the bottle about 20 minutes.
  • With the additional time, the flavor is more to my liking, so be warned, give the Beurré Chardonnay 2019 plenty of time to drink it at its best.

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Comments

  1. Bonnie Schindhelm says

    August 31, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    How can i find who, besides Trader Joe’s, distributes Beurre (Chardonnay) wine from France. Can’t find it anywhere.

  2. Domaine Dave says

    August 31, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    Hi,

    Covid had disrupted winemaking and distribution. Brands that should have shown up by now are running late. Only wine shipped in refrigerated containers ship during the heat summer. Value-priced wines normally wait until the temps cool off before they ship to the stores, so give it some time, things are running late this year.

  3. Ifeoma Ikenze says

    October 14, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    WHere oh where can I find Beurre Chardonnay? Please tell me! Sadly, Trader Joe’s has discontinued it!

  4. Moisette McNerney says

    December 2, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    I am incredibly bereft that I can no longer buy Beurre Chadonnay at Trader Joe’s. I have been hoarding the only bottle I have left.

  5. Brooke says

    December 4, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Still not able to be ordered by TJ’s. So sad! (I call every couple of weeks) Would love to know who actually makes this and if it’s available anywhere else or by another name. My absolute favorite – I love a buttery, smooth Chardonnay but most American ones give me migraines, especially at this price point!

  6. Domaine Dave says

    December 4, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    Imported wines, in general, are held up in shipping. Both Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and retail wine shops are waiting on shipments. They were hoping that the wine would make it in for the Holiday season, but the first part of 2022 is more likely, so hang in there. Covid slowed production and caused shipping backlogs.

  7. diane scherff says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:12 am

    This has nothing to do with COVID. Trader Joes management told me they have DISCONTINUED Beurre for good due to the maker wanting to raise the price and TJs said no. SO WHERE CAN WE GET THIS INCREDIBLE WINE? It’s been my favorite for years!

  8. Domaine Dave says

    December 12, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    The only mention of this wine that I can find on the web is in relationship to Trader Joe’s. Is this a TJ’s exclusive wine made especially for Trader Joe’s? Or is this a wine sold in other places, and Trader Joe’s has/had exclusive rights in the US? If Trader Joe’s owned the brand name, it might be available elsewhere under a different name. I would cross your fingers and hope that Trader Joe’s management was wrong, and this wine shows up sometime in early 2022.

  9. Theresa says

    January 18, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Ok, it is now the end of January and has anyone been able to locate a source for Beurre Chardonnay? There has to be another retailer. It was my favorite for sure. I wish I would have known I would have stocked up!

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