Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Macon-Uchizy

Pairs with: Blue cheese salad

Good for: A wine and cheese night

Grape: Chardonnay

I am from: Uchizy, France

The Story: Domaine Talmard have been winegrowers in southern Burgundy since the 17th century. Today, the 30 hectare estate — spread across five villages — is run by the wife and husband team of Mallory and Benjamin Talmard. The couple has one goal: to produce exceptional Chardonnay from their old-vine vineyards (Average age of 40 years). Only stainless steel is used to craft their wines, ensuring that the purity of the Chardonnay grape shines through. Domaine Talmard's wines are crisp, focused and vibrant and perfect expressions of Chardonnay.

Why You'll Love Me: Aromas of white orchard and tropical fruits leap from the glass mixed with hints of toasted almond. The palate is fresh and lively, exuding an abundance of green apple, Bartlett pear and honeydew flavors with hints of lemon zest. There is a great balance of bright acidity and subtle minerality that supports those fruit flavors to a long, delicious finish.