WAR IN THE SOUTH: THE REDS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

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The wines of Southern France are fabulous for so many reasons: the amazing array of grape varieties, appellations, and styles can keep an eager wine slave busy for a very long time. A bonus: great values. Sip your way through the region, starting with tonight's..






War in the South: the Reds of Southern France.

Cahors –Chateau de Haute-Serre 2010
100% Malbec (known locally as Auxerrois or Cot), and inky dark & rugged, will challenge these two blends below. Watch out though, because the 2008 won the bronze medal in open competition at the Agricole Paris 2010, and the gold in the competition at Macon.

St Chinian – Domaine Jougla, Initiale 2009
A traditional Rhone style blend, Mourvedre (40%), Grenache (30%), Syrah (30%), food friendly and benefiting from excellent soil, (schist, clay and limestone), close to the Mediterranean Sea. Peppery flavors with aromas of blackberry and cherry jam.

Lirac – Domaine Pelaquie 2009
The family Pelaquie has been making wine in the region since the 16th century. This is a medium bodied blend of Grenache/Mourvedre from the Southern Rhone, soft with good acidity and much fruit-  especially raspberry and black cherry.

With cheese from Saxelby's. DJ Ilmo spins vinyl.

Tonight
at Barramundi
67 Clinton St
NYC