"Rich R" > wrote in
:

> Tonight we made corn chowder. Thick, creamy, and sweet. Crumbled bacon
> and melted cheese are the secret ingredients. Since my wife is the
> chardonnay drinker, but I like it too once in a while, we opted for
> Joseph Drouhin's 2003 Saint-Veran. Cost USD 11.00. Reminds me of the
> old days (1975-1980) when Pouilly Fuisse was within my budget. This
> Saint-Veran is medium-bodied. A bit steely (for not being a Chablis)
> but great fruit with an appropriate oak backing. Lemon and apple with
> some warm white-bread toast. Nice bottle, nice price, and I would buy
> it again.
>
> Rich
> --
> The journey is the reward.
>
>
>

I have noticed the same chablis tendendcies in Drouhin St Veran. Not that I
am complaining mind you ;-)