Ribollita is such an expense of time.

It tends to impart more robust tannins and deeper, darker, more opulent notes to wine, especially in reds."I enjoy Vosges oak for Chardonnay,.

," says Keeler.. Limousin.In western France, the Limousin forests are about three hours northeast of.and just east of Cognac, near the city of Limoges.

"This hilly region tends to produce oak that has a wider, looser grain," says Keeler."The barrels are slightly more tannic and most popular for aging.

, and some winemakers favor them for Chardonnay.".

You'll notice a broader structure and a presence of the oak, with distinct aromatics reminiscent of the toasted notes found in the finest Cognacs produced near this famous forest..Included in that mix is British chef and television presenter Nigella Lawson who happened to Tweet her own recipe just days prior:.

We asked our own (albeit American-born) test kitchen staff what they thought of the controversy.To our collective mind, it really comes down to two factors: ingredients/preparation and cooking vessels.

"They're all popovers!Different cooking vessels, different accompaniments, otherwise very similar," test kitchen manager Kelsey Youngman said.