{"id":1219,"date":"2015-07-01T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2015-07-01T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T10:10:00","slug":"our-july-sparkler-is-bursting-with-bubbles-jean-francois-merieau-bulles-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1219","title":{"rendered":"Our July Sparkler Is Bursting with Bubbles! Jean-Fran\u00e7ois M\u00e9rieau Bulles (2009)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To me July has always been the month that means summer has really arrived with no shortage of reasons to celebrate \u2013 July 4th, vacations, warm weather, lots of daylight! And, because of its outstanding potential, we\u2019re toasting month #7 with an equally impressive bottle of Jean-Fran\u00e7ois M\u00e9rieau \u201cBulles\u201d (2009)<\/a>.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Made in the traditional champagne method, this sparkler (90% Chenin Blanc, 10% Chardonnay) is described as \u201cvibrant and crisp,\u201d having \u201ca pleasant nose, with some white fruits and vine peaches aromas \u2026 Very much a celebration pre-dinner wine.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Winemaker Jean-Fran\u00e7ois M\u00e9rieau has been praised as ambitious and creative \u2013 one of the new stars of the Loire region, no argument here.<\/p>\n

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According to K&L Wines<\/a>, Jean-Fran\u00e7ois M\u00e9rieau “Bulles” Touraine Sparkling is \u201ca refreshing, crisp wine … has a bright nose of apple and pears with hints of citrus … palate is creamy and rich … finish is juicy and long.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Wine Spectator) – “This sparkler is forward, with a prominent spicy ginger note lading [sic] the way for pear, melon and brioche flavors. Stays racy on the finish, with the ginger note lingering.”<\/p>\n

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Other tasters detected \u201capple, quince, grapefruit, herbs, mineral accents.”<\/p>\n

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Our noses caught the pear aroma along with a good acidity. For a lighter feel, drink well-chilled. We liked it best with food having first enjoyed Jean-Fran\u00e7ois M\u00e9rieau Bulles (2009) at Select Oyster Bar<\/a> where it matched extremely well with their fabulous seafood preparations.<\/p>\n

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We purchased our bottle at Bauer Wine & Spirits<\/a> ($19.99)<\/p>\n

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Read about Why We Toast Each New Month: \u201cOur Sparkling Resolution\u201d<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Explore \u201cOur Sparkling Resolution Winner\u2019s List\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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