Comments on: To Bordeaux or not to Bordeaux, that is the question

By: winebratsf

winebratsf — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:19:25 +0000

I'm learning i'm learning! One thing that we suffer from here on the West Coast is a lack of good AFFORDABLE Bordeaux. Much like you can't find CA wine for a decent price, we don't get a lot of cheap French wine that you want to drink.

I'm definately experimenting, and yes indeed, I have a New World palate. I like cab, but i'm picky and don't like overly tannic wines.

I agree however – i MUST go to Franch for … RESEARCH purposes! When i was there years ago, I was too young to appreciate the wine, so clearly I need a return trip.

cheers!

By: The Winesleuth

The Winesleuth — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:56:29 +0000

The answer has to be YES to Bordeaux! Ylu might even consider going to France for a visit,it's the best way to educate your palate plus you get to have all that lovely food that really is made to go with the wine:-) I found it interesting that you preferred the Bordeaux Superieur's (they have between .5% and 1% more alc then regular Bordeaux) and St. Emilion and Pomerol(both of which are primarily made with merlot), must be your New World palate! I love Bordeaux, it's not a classic benchmark for nothing. You are right about needing food, you wouldn't really be able to enjoy a Lalande Borie without something nice and meaty on hand.

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By: winebratsf

winebratsf — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:06:30 +0000

Mary Mary Quite Contrary! lol

You are probably right. I think I need to take a discovery trip to France! I think you are required to be my guide, and we can start in Champagne

By: winebratsf

winebratsf — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:05:31 +0000

Mark – I felt the same way! I was totally intimidated. Dip your toe in and have fun. I think the most important thing is to find a great wine merchant. It was helpful to me to say I like this and that, and have them point me in the right direction.

Thanks for reading!

By: Mark Peters

Mark Peters — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:18:26 +0000

Great post. I've been thinking of dipping my toe into the Bordeaux pool for a while now but have been keeping myself busy with single varietals. Maybe I should grab a few of your suggested bottles and start educating myself on these ones. Thanks

By: Mary Cressler

Mary Cressler — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:55:14 +0000

Funny. France is one of the countries that I feel like I truly "get"! I love French wine, from all over. But I didn't even feel like I had a grasp on it until I traveled around through some of the major wine regions there a couple years ago. So, I guess its a lot like you living in CA. You get to visit the wineries, the vineyards, meet the people, and taste the differences the vineyards (an winemakers) can provide, thereby getting a much better understanding about CA wines in general.

Guess that means its time to travel to more parts of the world… for "research" purposes!

I (heart) Bordeaux!