Tag: #bordeaux

Over the past few weeks I have not written much.  Just not inspired, and also enjoying some research.  I have been enjoying some Bordeaux under 10 dollars.  Yes, Bordeaux under 10.  Some call these wines Bordeaux superior.  Whatever you call them, these four are good.  These  are Merlot based easy drinking wines made for the table.  They also are great gifts, give these wines to friends who are not winos.  I mean when you give someone a Bordeaux they all think what an expensive bottle of wine.

Chateau Bellevue

A Merlot based wine blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cab. Franc.  Smooth and tasty, light tannins that ad a little structure.  A very soft nose with floral hints and spice.  The wine is a crowd pleaser as I like to say.  Made to enjoy with an evening meal.  Perhaps not an award winner at wine expos, but a winner in my book.  I have enjoyed this wine for years.  And, I hope to continue.

Chateau Bellevue, an enjoyable evening bottle
Chateau Bellevue, an enjoyable evening bottle.

Chateau Bois Redon

I spent a wonderful evening with Comte de Bosredon last year, listening to stories of his grand mother and family.  This wine is one of my favorites.  I have enjoyed this wine for many years.  Fruity and medium bodied.  The nose exudes fruit with hints of violets and spice.  A Merlot based wine that erupts in a pleasure for the senses.  This is one I keep on hand to impress guests.  You know pulling out a Bordeaux for dinner really suggests something.  They do not need to know it only cost 10 dollars.

just amazing for under 10
just amazing for under 10

Our next up is Chateau Belingard

A nice fruity wine. Light bodied.  This wine is in the Bergerac vineyards, and is exceptional.  Another under 10 bottle, Merlot based with some structure and depth.  Light tannins give it that extra bit.  Another wine from the bosredon family that give it that edge in quality from other wines of the same category.

Belingard, fresh and fruity
Belingard, fresh and fruity

Now for the last of the evening.  Chateau Bel Air Esperance

Of the four from the evening this one seems to be the hardest to find and perhaps the most popular.  Smooth and elegant, rich and full bodied. Fruit forward lots of structure, tannins that follow though.  A very long finish.  A real French table wine that will go with any good meal.  I tend to think of this wine to pair with hearty meals, country cooking seems stick in my mind. Merlot based again, this blend is indeed excellent.

oh yes it is good
oh yes it is good

So tonight I offered 4 wines, all Bordeaux and all under 10.  All quality wines that you would not be apprehensive in serving.  I say go for it and try these wines, come on 40 dollars is not going to break the bank.

Enjoy

Everyday I sample wines, yes everyday. Most of these wines I never mention. But, the ones I do I truly believe are worth the mention.  Not all are highly rated or expensive.  Most are just opposite,  just good drinking wines I have enjoyed. 
Which brings us to Ch Lanessan  2010.  2010 was an outstanding vintage for Bordeaux and this wine offers an example of the reason why.  Lanessan reigns from the Haute Medoc a quality appelation if there ever was.  My oh so quick trip through Bordeaux last year was not long enough to visit every winery, but I will “be back.”
The aroma  rises when you open the bottle, lush notes of ripe fruit invade  your senses and already your body is quivering in anticipation.  Plum, violets, roses with just enough earth tone to round out. 
The dark color of ravens wings, the beautiful color of midnight glows in the glass.  An intriguing and mysterious quality that tantalizes or dares you to enter.
And then you let the liquid slowly fill your mouth.  (Let it breath for @ 30 min or longer if you can). Oh wow,  this folks is a major, major contender.  How can I use words to explain this work of art.  This gift.  Intense,intense.  So much depth, so much going on.  The richness of the fruit, ripe plums. Mineralization that adds extra structure.  Soft elegant tannins that linger beyond time.  Juicy, juicy and mouthwatering.  Full bodied, one (only one) of the best wines.
Enjoy

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The best part is that I still have an 09 to try

I still have an 09 to try !!!!!!

Everyday I sample wines, yes everyday. Most of these wines I never mention. But, the ones I do I truly believe are worth the mention.  Not all are highly rated or expensive.  Most are just opposite,  just good drinking wines I have enjoyed. 
Which brings us to Ch Lanessan  2010.  2010 was an outstanding vintage for Bordeaux and this wine offers an example of the reason why.  Lanessan reigns from the Haute Medoc a quality appelation if there ever was.  My oh so quick trip through Bordeaux last year was not long enough to visit every winery, but I will “be back.”
The aroma  rises when you open the bottle, lush notes of ripe fruit invade  your senses and already your body is quivering in anticipation.  Plum, violets, roses with just enough earth tone to round out. 
The dark color of ravens wings, the beautiful color of midnight glows in the glass.  An intriguing and mysterious quality that tantalizes or dares you to enter.
And then you let the liquid slowly fill your mouth.  (Let it breath for @ 30 min or longer if you can). Oh wow,  this folks is a major, major contender.  How can I use words to explain this work of art.  This gift.  Intense,intense.  So much depth, so much going on.  The richness of the fruit, ripe plums. Mineralization that adds extra structure.  Soft elegant tannins that linger beyond time.  Juicy, juicy and mouthwatering.  Full bodied, one (only one) of the best wines.
Enjoy

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The best part is that I still have an 09 to try

I still have an 09 to try !!!!!!