Chateau Rives-Blanques, Cuvée de l'Odyssée Chardonnay 2003, Limoux; Le Chardonnay Du Pesquié Blanc, 2004, Vin de Pays
Chateau Rives-Blanques, Cuvée de l'Odyssée Chardonnay 2003, Limoux, €18.49 This Limoux Chardonnay has notes of melon and pear, a medium-bodied texture with oaky sweetness and a rich if shortish finish. From Kingdom Food & Wine, Tralee, Co Kerry; Fallon & Byrne, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2; Bin No 9, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4; Bradleys, North Main Street, Cork.
Le Chardonnay Du Pesquié Blanc, 2004, Vin de Pays, €11.95 French Chardonnay again, but from a little farther north and from a slightly cooler year. A soft citrus nose gives way to a yeasty, gently tingling texture and a shortish finish. A refreshing wine with a light lemony twist. From Donnybrook Fair, Dublin 4.