Gros 20 Maulin

Gros 20 Maulin is a still white wine listed in the French-style white category, with Massachusetts named as its origin. The listing does not give a grape variety, vintage, alcohol level or tasting profile, so the notes below describe what dry white wines in this style usually offer rather than measured traits of this bottle. Expect pale to medium straw colour, citrus and orchard fruit such as lemon, green apple and pear, and possibly a mineral or floral edge. Whites in this lane typically have medium body and bright acidity. Tannin is not a factor, and oak influence, if any, is usually light. Serve it chilled at roughly 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F). That is cold enough to keep the acidity crisp, but not so cold that the aromas close up. Decanting is unnecessary. If the bottle tastes tight when first poured, 10 to 15 minutes in the glass is enough. A standard white wine glass with a moderately narrow bowl will concentrate the fruit and floral notes and keep the wine cool as you drink. At the table, this style suits foods that benefit from acidity: raw or lightly cooked shellfish, pan-seared white fish, roast chicken with herbs, goat cheese, and salads dressed with lemon or a light vinaigrette. It also works with creamy sauces, where the acidity cuts through the richness. Treat it as a drink-now wine. Most unoaked or lightly oaked whites are at their best within a few years of release, and without a stated vintage or producer cellaring notes there is no reason to hold it.