A 750ml bottle of Grand Vin De Leoville Las Cases 1997 Bordeaux from France. Rated 90 points by Robert Parker and The Wine Advocate... (Valid only while current inventory lasts.) |
Bordeaux Pricing Prices run the full gamut, from inexpensive $5-$10 range for everyday enjoying, to moderate for a nice meal, to expensive for special occasions. Bordeaux Budget Almost everyone approaches wine with a price range in mind, so stick to it. It is the best way to narrow down your selection. Bordeaux Note Taking Keep track of wines you like so that you can find them again in the future. Some wine lovers maintain a wine diary. If you like a particular wine, remove its label by soaking it in hot water, drying it, then pasting it on one page in a notebook, and putting your tasting notes on the facing page. If you particularly enjoy a bottle of wine in a restaurant or at a friend's, write down the name, the region (Appellation), vintage and importer. Bordeaux Tastes When buying for a group at home or in a restaurant, keep in mind the wine preferences of the people in your party. Do they like red, white, or rosé? Light and fruity, or full-bodied and tannic? Serving Bordeaux When deciding how much to buy, remember that a standard 75 cl. (centiliter) bottle (750ml) pours six to seven glasses of wine. Bordeaux Variety Don't limit your thinking about Bordeaux wines only to fancy meals. Of course an aged Médoc rounds out an elegant dinner, but also consider a crisp bottle of white in a more casual setting, like watching a movie at home, for example. Everyday cuisine and Bordeaux make a nice match, too: a young Fronsac, Bordeaux, or Bordeaux Supérieur is surprisingly good with some of our more "day to day" fare. Experiment with Bordeaux Exotic choices like Asian cuisine are just right for a red or rosé Bordeaux. How about an Italian trattoria meal with Bordeaux rosé? Ceviche with white Bordeaux? Even a semi-sweet Bordeaux with a mild curry? The list goes on and on, so use your imagination and enjoy the wine! |