April 9, 2006

The Lowdown on Our French Wine Picks

Chateau Coupe Roses Minervois 2003 Cuvee Vignals red was a clear winner at last night's French wine tasting.
Marlo, the newest member of the over-35 Cougar Club, brought this wine, which costs about $14 a bottle. I was the only one in our group who didn't care for it much but that might have been because I had a mouthful of chicken when I drank it. (This wine pairs with meat) The PIT (Partner in Tasting) loved it, polishing off the bottle after the crowd departed. He thought that this wine tasted expensive and gave it four stars (for extraordinary). Anne said this wine smelled better than it tasted and that she would drink this and think "FRENCH." Michael found it smooth and clean..."The best yet, you could chug this for hours." Marlo called it MEATY. Here's what Wine Spectator says about this wine.
Rating: 91 Pts.
Review: "Firm and intense, with plenty of stuffing, in a Châteauneuf style. It has a gamy, fruity aroma and layers of plum, dark cherry, smoke and spice flavors. Pepper-steak notes provided depth on the finish. Tempting now. Best from 2006 through 2009."
Match: Beef Steak, stews

More tomorrow on our other picks. I have to go watch "Big Love."

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