It is most definitely the season for crab legs, whole she-crabs and other light seafood to match with light summer whites here in VA! We actually went to our first crab-feast of the summer this weekend, thanks to a gracious invite from Leah of DC Gastronome.The wine I chose to pair with these Snow Crab leg clusters was another bottle I discovered in our move that I purchased from Unwined back in November. The bottle was a Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Vin de Bourgogne Saint Veran. It cost $14.99 and was 13% alcohol by volume.
The nose of this wine was incredibly aromatic, I could smell the citrus as I poured it into my glass! The nose displayed tangerines, mandarins, and white flowers. In the mouth, the citrus flavors can only be described as tangy. Specifically there were oranges and other orange citrus fruits. Additionally, I could find melon, which I thought was cantaloupe. I also noted that the minerality of the wine was excellent and the finish was very long.
A perfect match for our crab dipped in drawn butter and topped with fresh lemon juice. I'm sure we will be enjoying many similar meals as the summer progresses!
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my favourite wines can all be smelled as they are being poured - sounds terrific. Just had crab the other night, over here in France, and happened to have a white burgundy as well. Great match.
7/2/07, 4:40 PM
It was a very good match Joe! France?? I'm very jealous!!!
7/2/07, 9:16 PM
Not as exciting as it sounds, with three kids in tow, but great fun regardless...next time I have to dedicate more time to wine.
7/10/07, 9:02 PM