Last night we had a wonderful tasting of French
wines presented by Joe Barsotti. We
tasted one sparkling wine, two white wines, and three red wines. All were fantastique! We would like to thank Joe and his lovely
wife Ruth for sharing their knowledge of French wines, and their insights into
the particular wines that were presented.
Please visit them at http://www.barsottiwines.com/ for the details on how to acquire these, and many other, fine wines.
Un merci special to
our hosts for the evening, Kevin and Bob Dering, and Mary and John Eld for
providing the wonderful accompaniments for the wines. If you are interested in becoming a host for
one of our tastings, please contact Ellen Barner (light1all@aol.com). She will be happy to provide the details for
you. Here’s a tip! You get to attend the tasting for free if you
host!
The Wines (available from Barsotti Wines)
1.
The Furst Cremant d'Alsace - 21.18*
The Furst Crémant d’Alsace is made from 100% Pinot Blanc, using méthode traditionnelle, with the second
fermentation occurring in the bottle. This delicate sparkling white wine has
subtle citrus notes and white flower aromas. Drink Crémant d’Alsace from the
Furst when the wine is young, on its own, with light seafood, or even dessert.
Serve well chilled.
2.
Domaine Michel Vauvy Sauvignon Blanc Touraine -
15.83**
Attractively aromatic, rich dry Sauvignon Blanc showing the fruit
character of fully ripe grapes. Exotic fruits on the nose and just a hint of
mint. On the palate it’s fresh and tangy and the finish is fruity.
3.
Domaine de la Meuliere Chablis - 25.46
This more complex bottle is a premier cru with typical Chablis aromas of
citrus and peaches. Very subtle on the palate with a long finish, this is a
wine that expresses the great quality of its specific terroir.
4.
Domaine des Clos Godeaux Chinon - 18.50
This wine has a purplish red color, a bouquet with green peppers, red berries,
tobacco and spicy and floral notes. Its ample texture gives a very nice
freshness and a persistent finish. Pair with white meats, poultry, “cooked”
cheese (Parmegiano, Comte, gruyere).
5.
Domaine Le Garrigon Cotes du Rhone - 15.83
This is a fantastic, purely fruit-driven wine with supple black cherries
and plum fruit and notes of lavender, spice, and mineral. The tannins are
subtle but present, making this ideal with meat-based fare.
6.
Chateaux Aimee Haut Medoc Rouge - 19.57***
Typical of the Médoc. It has a clear ruby color and aromas of red
fruits. It has a round structure. Enjoy it with meats, poultry or cheese.
*Favorite Sparkling (this one was easy)
** Favorite white
*** Favorite red
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