This week at Wine Club we focused on the Loire Valley region of France. Loire is one of the largest and most diverse wine regions in France, producing virtually every type of wine. Loire, like Champagne, is close to the highest latitude that wine can be successfully grown. This cool climate makes for sharp and full fruit flavors that classify Loire wines.
This wine is 100% Chenin Blanc and is considered Demi-Sec or off-dry. A very rich wine with a beautiful balance between dry and sweet. This wine pairs perfectly with pasta dishes prepared with a cream sauce, particularly with seafood or poultry. Very creamy mouthfeel and nice acidity throughout.
100% Melon de Bourgogne (White Muscadet).
The Melon de Bourgogne grape, also called Muscadet, was brought to the region centuries ago from Burgundy. It flourished in this new environment and became famous in France for its ability to complement to saltiest of oysters and shellfish of the region. " - Tech Sheet
This was the favorite white of the evening. A very good balance of dry and acidity. Complex yet easy drinking.
"The Galuches lieu-dit is an ancient river bed of the Loire. The name of parcel derives from the presence of gravel. According the records from the era, vines were already well established in this sector by the 1830s. The Cabernet Franc ripens very well in the domaine’s 10 hectare holding on a sand and gravel soil. The Galuches is always among the first site to be picked because the soil warms up quickly and drains very well. The wine is very aromatic and is noted for its bouquet of violets, followed by lush and supple dark berry/cherry fruit."
This Cabernet Franc has a great nose of dried violets, one of my favorite noses, and is a nice medium body red with a hint of dried fruit and possibly a dash of earth.
Pair with a rack of lamb.
"Baron’s Cot is a deeply saturated, dark purple wine with juicy and spicy black cherry and kirsch flavors and characteristic Loire freshness and succulence."
Such a wonderful wine! The certain favorite of the night. Full of flavor and spice. Would recommend this wine as a French alternative with any pairings you would traditionally pair with a Malbec or Rioja.
I am making this my wine of the week!
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