90 Plus Bordeaux Blanc

90 Plus Bordeaux Blanc is a white wine labeled in the Bordeaux Blanc style, with Massachusetts listed as its appellation. The name refers to the French white-Bordeaux model, which is built on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, sometimes with a little Muscadelle. The listing doesn't give a grape breakdown, vintage or ABV, so check the bottle label for those. The tasting notes below describe what the style usually delivers, not a measured profile of this bottle. Bordeaux Blanc in this mould typically pairs the citrus, grapefruit and cut-grass lift of Sauvignon Blanc with the waxy, stone-fruit weight of Sémillon. Expect a crisp, medium-bodied wine with bright acidity, no tannin to speak of, and a dry finish that can pick up a faint honeyed or lemon-peel note. Oak is optional in the style. Unoaked versions stay clean and herbal, while barrel-fermented ones add a creamy texture and a hint of toast. Check the label or ask in store if oak matters to you. The acidity makes it a good match for shellfish. Oysters, steamed mussels and pan-seared scallops all suit it, as do goat cheese salads, grilled white fish with lemon and butter, and chicken with fresh herbs. Its freshness also cuts through creamy sauces, so it works with a chicken or seafood dish in beurre blanc or a light cream reduction. Serve it well chilled but not ice-cold, at roughly 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F). About 90 minutes in the refrigerator, or 20 minutes in an ice bath, gets it there. Decanting isn't needed. A medium-sized white wine glass with a slight taper holds the citrus and herbal aromas better than a wide bowl. White Bordeaux of this kind is generally made for drinking young, so open it within the next year or two unless the label indicates otherwise, and don't plan on cellaring it.