On many occasions, when selling wine, people will often tell me they dislike French wines. Now there are numerous reasons why people shy away from trying French wines, but mostly, I believe the labels are hard to read and people usually don't understand what they are looking for. A few pointers--French wines are separated by region so if you know what grapes grow in which region, it will make your life much more simple. For starters, if it's a Burgandy, it's either a Pinot Noir or a Chardonnay, if it's a Bordeaux, it's a blend of five grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec and if it's from the Southern Rhone region it can be a wide variety of grapes including Mouvedre, Grenache, Syrah and many more. Today I am trying a Bordeaux and true to it's blend, it is a lovely wine.
2006--Chateau Tour D'Auron Bordeaux is a simple, yet true gem. Loads of ripe cranberries, toasted oak and vanilla make it worth your while to continue smelling. Herbaceous and earthy notes pair nicely with dense cherries and dark chocolate nibs. The mouthfeel is creamy with super soft tannins and balanced oak. When you reach the finish, there is subtle pepper and notes that are reminiscent of a well ages cigar. This wine is great now, but decant and enjoy for several days as it continues to open up with time.
This wine would pair nicely with anything from a croque monsieur to your favorite duck confit dish. Please feel free to stop by Greenlake Wines and try this Bordeaux on the glass pour menu and visit myself and the rest of our lovely staff!
Ciao!
Erin
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