Wine on the Radio - February 6, 2004

Bordeaux To Drink Now               Recommendations

When you hear the word "Bordeaux" what comes to mind?  To many of us that word has images of nose-in-the-air wine connoisseurs, arrogant waiters and snobby attitudes.

Mostly we think of Bordeaux as being very expensive and unapproachable.  

But there are bunches of Bordeaux for under twenty-five dollars that you can drink right now - and definitely enjoy.  

You just have to know where to look; which part of Bordeaux and where on the label.   So look for one of these three areas on the label, near the phrase "appellation contrôlée".

Lalande de Pomerol; St. Georges -St. Emilion; Fronsac.   Bordeaux are typically blends of mostly Cabernet and Merlot.   These three areas use mostly merlot in the wines, which gives them a softness that let's you pop the cork and drink them now.   Located near some of the greatest Chateaux, they're not as well known and therefore not as pricey.  

They're our Bordeaux attitude adjustment wines!

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Bordeaux You Can Drink Now . . . Picks and Recommendations . . .

All Prices Approximate

Ch. Belair 1998 Haut-Medoc $18
Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
Well structured, finely balanced Medoc with an easy, accessible charm

Ch. Beausejour 2001 Montagne St. Emilion $24
Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
The vineyard of Château Beauséjour is planted with the highest quality grape varieties. It produces wines with the distinctive Saint-Emilion character

Ch. Garreau 2000 Cotes de Blaye $22
Bordeaux, France

Winemaker's Notes
"Full ruby color. Spicy raspberry, blackberry and violet on the nose. Sweet and supple"

Ch. Haut Chaigneau 2000 Lalande de Pomerol $25
Bordeaux, France

Ch. Jean du Gue 2000 Lalande de Pomerol $33
Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
Fashioned by one of St.-Emilion's finest proprietors, the Aubert family, this big wine offers an impressive dark ruby/purple color along with notes of licorice, smoke, black fruits, and new oak

Ch. Sergant 2000 Lalande de Pomerol $18
Bordeaux, France

Ch. Teyssier 2000 Montagne St. Emilion $16
Bordeaux, France