Marc Soucy - Focus on Bordeaux :
Chateau Bonnet Bordeaux Rosé 2011
Bordeaux, France Grapes: 50% Merlot - 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Andre Lurton brings us
this different spin on Rosé. Bordeaux Rosé is different from many other typical
Rosés in that the focused flavors of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon can produce
a different flavor profile from the Grenache and Cinsault based Rosés that
dominate much of southern France. The result can be a darker berry fruit flavor
profile, and a bit more tannin. The grapes for this wine are partially hand
picked, partially hand triaged before machine harvesting, and cool fermented in
stainless steel to protect the fresh flavors.
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| Chateau Bonnet |
Marc's Tasting Notes:
This somewhat unusual Rosé
shows off a clean salmon color with a reddish hue. Aromas of ripe cherry mingle
within a juxtaposition of cantaloupe sweetness and crab apple acidity. These
intriguing smells turn into ripe peach and cherry flavors, with hints of tannin
and a fattiness that coats the tongue and creates a long pleasing finish. Most
successful Rosés are made from Grenache, Cinsault, and other Rhone-affiliated
grapes. This one is made from Bordeaux stalwarts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon,
and you can tell the difference. Enjoy this with ham, salmon, or a thick
chowder. You’ll be surprised what
the right rosé will do for a winter dish.
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| Glass of Rosé Appears Off Camera |
-- Marc Soucy, FWS
www.marcwine.com
FWS: Certification by the French Wine Society, Washington D.C. & Paris France
Wine Tasting Notes Prepared for BLM Wine
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