GAN EDEN cuvee "C'est Bouilli!"
Our cuvee "C'est Bouilli!" is
our first mevushal (thermally processed) Chardonnay. It was flash
pasteurized to a minimum of 185 degrees Fahrenheit, which
satisfies the requirements of most rabbis certifying restaurants
and catering, and is certified "Mevushal" by the OU.
But don't be scared off by this certification, because this is
one of the best Chardonnays I have ever produced.This wine is a
blend of several vintages, each contributing distinctive
attributes, with the blend exhibiting an extraordinary synergy.
Unlike many mevushal wines, which are often treated prior to
fermentation, this wine was thermally processed after blending
and prior to oak aging, the majority of which was French oak of
relatively heavy toast level. The time in oak served to meld the
flavors of the individual wines into a harmonious whole. This
wine was created specifically to acquire a presence for the GAN
EDEN brand in the finer kosher restaurants and catering
establishments in New York, but it is a fine wine for home use as
well.
While the GAN EDEN cuvee "C'est Bouilli!" is labeled
simply "California", it consists almost entirely of
Sonoma County and Monterey County grapes (These regions are known
for the outstanding quality of their Chardonnay grapes). The
grapes were harvested at an average maturity of 23.5 degrees
Brix, and fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks for maximum
control over the fermentations. Extended lees contact was given
to approximately half of the total wine. Careful performance of
the post-fermentation flash pasteurization has indicated no
deleterious effects to the sensory qualities of the wine.
This wine is medium bodied and somewhat complex, with bright
fruit flavors and aromas. Retaining significantly greater acidity
than the vast majority of Chardonnays in the marketplace, it
complements a broad spectrum of foods, though it is lovely with
fish. Norm Roby, in his review in the New York Times Wine on the
Web, gave it a high 3 1/2 Star rating, and a "Good
Value" recommendation. GAN EDEN's cuvee "C'est
Bouilli!" has won several medals since it was released (4
this year), but its value to the world is that of a very high
quality, relatively inexpensive food wine, rather than a
"connoisseur" wine styled for competitions.
Winemaker's Comments
What do you do with Chardonnay? This wine can do
it all, performing admirably as an aperitif, a complement to
fish, or a foil for poultry. Its mevushal status is indispensible
in restaurants and catering, and its affordability increases its
value in such endeavors.
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