WORDEN’S WINE & BEER SPECIAL, MARCH 12, 2010

2007 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Bourgogne Blanc, France

Reg. $19.95, Worden`s Now $15.99 or $14.39 by the box (12); Save up to $66.72 per case!

A lovely straw-gold in the glass, the Bourgogne Chardonnay explodes with aromas of buttery lemon curd and dissolved limestone minerals. On the palate the wine is brisk, combining bracing acidity and a lashing of dissolved minerality with laser-like precision and deft balance. The faintest hints of vanilla bean and caramel sneak in as the wine transitions to its long lemon and mineral finish. This is a superb full-bodied white Burgundy that will work well with broiled halibut, roasted chicken or pork loin.  

The estate is located in Meursault, and there are over 5 hectares of Meursault villages classified vines, the estates largest holding. There are parcels in Saint Romain, Auxey-Duresses, and in several red wine spots, but the most important Thierry et Pascale Matrot wines come from small parcels in some big-shot Meursault and Puligny 1er Cru vineyards, including Meursault Perrières, Charmes, and Chevalières, and Puligny Les Garennes.

The Bourgogne Blanc comes from vines that average 30 years old right outside of Meursault. It is always a good wine and a good value, but the 2007 is particularly exellent.

Two Euro wines (both avoid oak aging) set benchmarks for their types
By Matt Kramer

This is a superb full-bodied white Burgundy that will work well with broiled halibut, roasted chicken or pork loin. See recipe links below.
Or pair with our Rogue Oregon Blue (creamy and mild) on sale at 30% off.

BREWTOPIA

Deschutes 5 gallon kegs are in, first time we have had all three of these flavors Mirror Pond, Inversion, and Obsidian Stout.

Also Bayern Doppelbock  5 gallon closeout $49.00, Reg. $60.00.

"Doppel" means double and this beer is double in every way. Bayern Doppelbock became an instant legend when Bayern introduced it in Missoula in December of 1987

Bayern Doppelbock is dark, smooth and has plenty of hops (Saaz & Hallertauer Perle) and malt. It has a starting gravity of >18 degrees Plato (7.8 - 8.4% ABV). Bayern Doppelbock is available in bottles and on draft from November through February, just in time for the holidays and the coldest months. Please enjoy this festive beer in moderation and leave your car at home if you are planning to celebrate with Doppelbock.Unlike its top-fermenting counterparts, this hearty German dark lager does not have the rough bite of a porter or a stout.