Duvergey-Taboureau Chablis 1er Cru

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Duvergey-Taboureau Chablis 1er Cru

GRAPES: Chardonnay

VINTAGE: 2023

REGION: Chablis/Bourgogne, France

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13%

PRICE: $24.99

Bonjour, amateurs de vin!

Fresh off my return from Paris, I couldn’t resist keeping the French spirit alive a little longer.

When I tell you that reentry to Nashville and reality has hit hard, that’s quite possibly the understatement of the century. It’s been a while since I’ve grabbed a bottle of wine from Trader Joe’s, so I thought what better way to keep L’esprit français alive than by sampling a bottle of French wine. After all, one of France’s greatest passions is wine. From elegant reds of Bordeaux to the crisp whites of Chablis and the effervescent charm of Champagne, French wine is more than just a drink. It’s a story of terroir, tradition, and craftsmanship all in one bottle.

I had some incredible wine on my trip- in fact, I am still dreaming about this amazing bottle of red I enjoyed at Le Bon George.

Join me as I continue my delusion of pretending I’m back in Paris as I uncork a taste of France.

Let’s jump into the tasting note, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Pale, light gold hue

  • Light to medium body

  • Slight minerality; refreshing on the palate

  • Crisp citrus notes- think lemon, tart pear // bright acidity

  • Hints of honey and vanilla, both very subtle

  • Well balanced; lingering finish

Verdict

Even though I am not in Paris, it was nice to pour a glass of this Chablis, sit on my patio, and enjoy this incredible weather. I thoroughly enjoyed this bottle. I realize the price point is a bit higher than what I usually enjoy from Trader Joe’s, but damn, it was worth every penny. Before you balk at the price, remember this bottle is cheaper than what you would spend on a couple of glasses of wine or cocktails at a restaurant.

While I enjoyed this wine sans food, it would be a lovely pairing for seafood dishes or even with a delicious baked camembert. Hold please, while I purchase another bottle so I can enjoy that pairing.

If you grab a bottle, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop them in the comments below!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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