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In the glass, this Bordeaux wine is brick red. The nose is cherry and blackberry aromas with peppery notes. In the mouth, it offers flavors of red berries and plum with leather and mocha notes. Medium-full bodied finish with some light tannins.
Pairings: Beef, cheese course, lamb, pasta with meat sauce
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type(s): 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Bordeaux, France
Price: $20
Bought this inexpensive Bordeaux in Quebec in anticipation of a couple dinner parties I was attending and thought it was a nice wine for the price point.
This inky-hued wine offers beautiful fruit and nutmeg undertones. Round from the Merlot with solid body and tannins from the Cabernet Sauvignon.
This is the same producer who makes Château Pape Clement Pessac Leognan Grand Cru priced at over $350.
Pairings: Poultry, pork chops, grilled beef.
Style: Red wine
Grape Type(s): 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc
Region: Bordeaux, France
Around $13
A friend shared this special bottle at a recent dinner and it was just gorgeous.
In the glass, it is deep red with amazing legs. On the nose, this French Bordeaux is earthy with spiced notes. In the mouth, it is silky with rich plummy fruit. It is perfectly-balanced with fine tannins and stone fruit sweetness that is velvety and lasts forever.
Pairings: Duck, beef, lamb.
Style: Red
Grape Type(s): Bordeaux Blend – Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Region: Bordeaux, France
Price: $69
Paired this French Bordeaux with rare roasted duck and it was a nice pairing. In the glass, it’s brick red in color. The nose is an appealing blend of plum, coffee and leather. In the mouth, the stone fruit comes through along with vanilla and mocha notes. Medium finish with softened tannins.
Pairings: Grilled or roasted beef or duck. Cheesy dishes.
Style: Red
Grape Type(s): 50% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region: Bordeaux / Medoc, France
Around $25
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