Domaine Francois Mikulski Bourgogne Chardonnay 750ml

Aniseed on the nose, wax, vanilla, white fruits somewhere between coulis and candied fruit; the wax is apparent again, though is now more like polish with a base of honey; a touch of pineapple; apricot liqueur or syrup; sweet violet as found in pastry, violet candy, resin.

Full-bodied palate, big generous flesh, white fruit coulis and the appearance of citrus fruits with lime and lemon, passion fruit, flambéed yellow peach and pan-fried mango. Substantial length. Here, hot food is perfect; you can – indeed, you must – flame, grill, sear on the pan or on the plancha; try it with prawns or calamari.