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French Wine And Pairing Tips

Without any hesitation we can say that great to drink French wines. France produce the most. They consume the most. Haven’t try their wines. It’s high time to start. We would like to highlight some great suggestion for their wines and hereby you can find food pairing tips as well.

Our first destination is Rhone. The northern sub-region sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Viognier grapes, but famous to produce red wines from the Syrah grape. A great selection is Delas St. Joseph Francois de Tournon (2005) The wine’s color is a deep, dark ruby red with garnet wick gourmet reflection. The nose is clearly marked by delicate aromas of cassis and spices. On the palate, “Franois de Tournon” shows a tender, voluptuous texture that masks a good tannic structure, fine and silky. Will age well. Try it with Duck with peppercorns or Beef Daube.

Another beautiful region is Languedoc-Roussillon. In south-west France curves around a corner of the Mediterranean, from Provence in the east down to the borders with Spain and Andorra in the south. Beziers is the capital of the region’s wine industry; with some excellent wines such as Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir (2008). An ultimate choice from France. A Pinot Noir that is soft, well-balanced and jammy. It is loaded with violet aromas with sweet red berry and cherry fruit characteristics with nicely integrated oak nuances. Great to pair it with Bourguignon or Chicken Pancetta.

Oops, we have just arrived to La Noble vineyard at the west of Carcassone. They make real country wines, for example La Noble Merlot (2005). It has very fruity intense purple colored wine. Plum aroma, spice and green pepper are leading to a smooth finish with higher tannin content. Great mix. This is a excellent choice for fishes such as Grilled Tuna Steaks.

We mustn’t forget Bordeaux. A nice town n the region is Medoc which is very famous of Bordeaux Red Blends. Elegant, tannic and harmonious wines come from here. One of the best is Chateau Lamothe Pontac Medoc from 2005. This also a fruity wine with cherry and vanilla notes. Fulfilled with spices, and of the most important is cinnamon which is quite rare. We offer for this well-balanced fine wine Roasted Mutton.

Wine making tradition are stronger in Minervois region than at lots of other wineries. Cicero and Pline were among Minervois lovers. Minervois wines are full body red wines. Well structured and elegant when young, quite tannic and silky after 2 or 3 years in a cellar. Chateau Maris Minervois La Touge (2004) a powerful red wine in the style of the region. Concentrated aromas of blackberry and currant harmonize with characteristic bouquet of local wild herb or “garrigue”, smoke and spice. Full-bodied and rich, with dense ripe tannins that are impressive yet not overwhelming or harsh. Nice mix of depth and finesse. Pair with Herb Crusted Lamb Chops.

It was only five great wines from the wine kingdom. Let’s try with us other wines as well.

Enjoy your pairings!

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