Domaine Billard Pere & Fils Bourgonge Blanc

Jerome Billiard brings a very holistic approach to the vineyard, eschewing the use of chemical fertilizers and plowing his rows with a horse. He allows the fruit to hang on the vine a little longer than most of his neighbors and allows his wines to ferment spontaneously, too, creating a Chardonnay here with a richer mouthfeel and concentration of fruit, without falling into the oaky and buttery side of things. This is a great wine for classic bistro fare - think roast chicken, hand-made sausages, and pates.