Montagny continued......did you know NEXT sell wine?

I have done a quick search on what Montagny is available in the U.K. and here is what I came up with. Almost amusingly, the internet tasting notes are indistinguishable from each other although I am pleased that some of the wines that I tried are infact available in the U.K. On a side note.....when did NEXT start selling wine? Have I been away THAT long?


Waitrose, Cave de Buxy, Les Coères 2006 Montagny Premier Cru, Burgundy, France,£14.24
This is a fresh and ripe white Burgundy, made from 100% Chardonnay it shows rich citrus and peach fruit flavours with a buttery texture.


Tesco,Blason De Bourgone Montagny Vielles Vignes,£14.24
Notes of apples, spice and slight minerality.A hint of oak add to the complex spice characters of this mouth watering wine.


Morissons, Montagny, no vintage, price +£10
Ripe buttery Chardonnay with a minerally edge

Check out Jancis Robinson'e comment on Morissons Montagny 02 back in 05 at http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wineweek051115

Majestic,Montagny 1er Cru 'Les Millières' 2006 Cave de Buxy, £9.99 Buy 2 bottles save £2 = £8.99
A delicious, fresh Chardonnay which has been fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure peach, pear and acacia aromas. Soft and rich on the palate, it's a genuine bargain not to be missed.


Oddbins,Montagny 1er Alain Roy 2008,Buy 12 for £12.79 each,£15.99 each
The wine's golden greenish hue turns towards a lighter gold during aging. The bouquet presents an aroma of white flowers and sometimes even dried fruits (apricots). Generally quite vivacious and exuding intense mineralityon the palate, this wine still offers very pleasant suppleness that produces a nice finish.


BBR,Montagny 1er Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene France,Burgundy,Côte Chalonnaise Montagny,£16.90

Medium Bodied, Dry, White, Chardonnay, Ready, but will keep, 13% alc.
This 1er cru Montagny has been fermented and matured in stainless steel so as to deliver a lively, fresh wine with attractive floral notes and pure fruit.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)


NEXT(I know!), Montagny 1er Cru, Chateau de la Saule 2007,£17.51 each
A serious dry wine with great complexity. Grape picking is done by hand and it is aged for a short time in oak casks which helps to enhance its golden colour and hazelnut flavour. Probably the best of the white wines from the Cotes Chalonnaises.

The prices seemed to have jumped up somewhat?! To me Majestic seem to have the price about right, but remember, DO NOT fall for the 1er cru on the label, the only way to know is to try them so do let me know if you do, I would be interested to know how you got on.

Bon Aperitif