Marc Soucy - Focus on Bordeaux :
Grand Bateau 2010
Bordeaux, France Grapes: 75% Merlot - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Beychevelle is
famous as a Grand Cru Classé, and this is the more affordable Bordeaux launched
as a separate business by the chateau. The property’s logo—the ship with
lowered sail—represents the stature of the property itself. Legend has it that
ships passing the property would lower their sails out of respect for its
prestigious occupants. Château Beychevelle itself is truly a “château” in every
sense, and the envy of local rulers and property owners going back centuries.
This Grand Bateau—“large boat”—wine is the result of great effort in producing
an inexpensive version of what Bordeaux terroir is capable of, inspired by the
centuries of elite wine making at its parent winery.
Marc's Tasting Notes:
Almost opaque in the
center, this dark ruby Bordeaux shows a pleasing nose of plums, blackberries,
cedar, and toffee. The fruit flavors evolve nicely on the palate, with dark
berry fruit taking a prominent role, with a hint of slate minerality. The tannins
are youthful but smooth. All of these notes are subtle but they are there,
proving that a fine example of Bordeaux can be made at lower price points. I
would serve this to a group whenever a Cab/Merlot blend is called for, or to
dress up a simple meal, like a hamburger!
-- 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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