Berthelemot Pernard vergelesses 1er cru 2023

This dry white wine comes from France, built around Chardonnay from the 2023 vintage. A quick word on the grape: Chardonnay is the world's most famous white grape, remarkably versatile, ranging from crisp and citrusy when unoaked to rich and buttery with notes of apple, pear and, when oak-aged, vanilla and toast. France is the spiritual home of wine, the place that gave us most of the world's classic styles and the whole idea that where a wine grows shapes how it tastes. Bring on the richer plates — roast chicken, creamy sauces, salmon. Best straight from the fridge, nicely chilled.