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Francem Vin de Garde |
| Join us this coming Saturday for a sampling of some perfect wine matches for summer sipping. This array will round out any summer plans you have and will go great with any variety of food. But don’t mistake them for innocuous party wines. These wines have depth and complexity underneath their easygoing approachableness. They’ll also outlast the season and match the rest of the year as well. Certified sommelier Steven D. Brown will be on hand to pour, talk about food matches and describe the snacks we wished we had while we munch our cheese and crackers. |
| 2004 Domaine Baron, Sauvignon de Touraine $10 |
| Dom. Baron uses a sustainable organic practice called “lutte raisonnee”. This Sauvignon Blanc is left on the lees after fermentation adding richness and complexity. The wine has fine concentration, a lovely citrus bouquet and a plump palate. It is a ripe, crisp wine with unmistakable Loire character equal of many Sancerres in the market, but at an everyday kind of price. This wine is perfect as an aperitif, or with a wide range of seafood, fish and white meats. |
| 2004 Domaine Michel Briday Rully Blanc $21.50 |
| Michel Briday and his son run the family domaine in the heart of the medieval village of Rully. The vineyard lies near the bottom of the slope where the clay content in the soil is higher, making the wine exceptionally ripe and plump. Briday’s Rully Blanc is a rich, concentrated Chardonnay from 30 year old vines with flavors of ripe pears, citrus and hints of clove. It is vinified in one-third barrel and two-thirds tanks. The wine is ready to be enjoyed with full-flavored fish dishes, as well fowl and veal. A great deal in a white Burgundy. |
| 2003 Domaine Courbis, St. Joseph Blanc $20 |
| The St. Joseph Blanc is a blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussane fermented at low temperatures, one third in new barriques (with weekly battonage) and two thirds in tanks. The blanc is kept on its fine lees until the spring to develop additional body and complexity. This is a full but crisp wine with lots of minerals and citrus flavors. |
| 2004 Chateau de Paraza, Minervois $9 |
| Chateau de Paraza, situated in the heart of Minervois, has belonged to the De Girard family since the 17th century. The wine, a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault and 10% Carignan, is made by carbonic maceration resulting in a very supple, aromatic wine. It has a lush texture with ample flavors of spicy, ripe, dark fruits. It’s a fine match for pastas and grilled meats. The ’04 was a Best Value pick by Wine Spectator and it is not hard to see why. |
| 2005 Paul Autard, Cotes Du Rhone $11.50 |
| Made from 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Counoise and 10% Muscardin, the Autard Cote du Rhone is well structured with medium body and full tangy cherry and raspberry fruit with some easy going herbs and spice notes. Versatile. It is perfect for summer BBQs! |
| 2004 Patrice Rion, Savingy Les Beaune. $27.20 |
| Classic Burgundy! Sweet cinnamon and dried rose petal on the nose. Beautiful garnet color with a clear rim. Light and delicate at first sip and the expansive smooth finish. Perfect with grilled sweet meats and fatty salmon. Begs for mushrooms and truffles. An excellent value. |