| Bordeaux Celebration 3 Pack (92Pts) - Outstanding Bordeaux Collection
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Product Notes:
This is great collection of Bordeaux which includes following wines
1.Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2004 Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien ( Was 99.99): "Along with Leoville Las Cases and a few others, this is among the stars of the appellation. Made in a more floral, supple, Margaux-like style, the deep ruby/purple-hued 2004 Leoville Poyferre exhibits sweet, broad flavors, and plenty of tannin lurking beneath the surface. However, the abundant cherry, black currant, licorice, and smoke notes obscure the tannic clout. This rich, powerful, broad beauty should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for two decades." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 93 points
"Dense, almost dusty tannins, but big fruit that gives potential balance to a fresh wine. Also has blackberry flavors." Wine Enthusiast 92-94 points
2. 2004 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan (93Pts RP) Was 79.99: "A sensational effort and one of the stars of the vintage, Smith-Haut-Lafitte's 2004 possesses an inky/blue/purple-tinged color as well as a sumptuous nose of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, blueberries, and blackberries. Surprisingly full-bodied for the vintage with stunning concentration, purity, and overall harmony, this is another brilliant wine from the proprietors, the Cathiards, who have done such a spectacular job at this estate since the early 1990s. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
3. Calon Segur Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux 2006 93pts (WAS 79.99): A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Calon Segur is an elegant, classic effort that represents about 60% of their total production. Deep ruby, with forest floor, cassis, black cherry, and soil undertones in both the aromas and flavors, this is a medium to full-bodied wine. A success for the vintage, it exhibits fine density, moderately high but sweet tannins, and alluring texture, and fine purity. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2035. Score: 91 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (181), February 2009
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 Food Pairing:
Red Bordeaux is excellent with beef, lamb, grilled veal, game such as pheasant and poultry such as turkey. The wine pairs well with food made with rich sauces. Other good accompaniments are: tandoori, pGtT, bean dishes and stews.
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About Varietal:
The well-balanced nature of clarets ( another name for red Bordeaux ) comes from the subtle blend of several grape varieties. Merlot is an early-ripening variety that contributes a spicy, fruity aroma as well as roundness and softness.Cabernet Sauvignon, which ripens later, is deeply coloured and aromatic. Its tannin gives wines a remarkable ageing potential. Cabernet Franc confers a very elegant bouquet . Petit Verdot and Malbec are also used, but to a lesser degree.
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Recipe:
BAKED PORK CHOP A LA BORDEAUX
4 heavy cut loin pork chops
Salt
Pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. Bordeaux wine
Spiced apples
Dry chops and season with salt and pepper. Broil chops until golden on both sides; drain. Sprinkle chops with nutmeg and clove. Add brown sugar and wine to oven-proof casserole pan with chops and bake at 350 degrees covered for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve garnished with spiced apples.
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