{"id":708,"date":"2022-12-04T15:07:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T15:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brockenhurstwineclub.co.uk\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2022-12-04T15:08:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T15:08:43","slug":"tasting-notes-new-wave-bordeaux-the-awe-visit-presented-by-tor-reynolds-dipwset-26-october-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brockenhurstwineclub.co.uk\/?page_id=708","title":{"rendered":"Tasting notes: \u201cNew Wave Bordeaux \u2013 the AWE visit\u201d \u2013 presented by Tor Reynolds DipWSET, 26\u00a0October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1. Etiole de Timberley, CREMANT DE BORDEAUX (12.5%), \u00a310<\/h3>\n<p>Available from M&amp;S \/ Ocado<\/p>\n<p>Produced by the traditional champagne method.\u00a0 Floral aromas, red apples, brioche. Very drinkable, less fizz but more body than a Prosecco.\u00a0 Excellent value<\/p>\n<p>Food matches: a very versatile wine. Suggested matches are deep fried calamari, salmon, or trout<\/p>\n<h3>2. Biface D\u2019Espagne, Entre-deux-Mers (12%) \u00a313.49<\/h3>\n<p>Available from Waitrose<\/p>\n<p>50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Semillon.\u00a0 Can be drunk on its own<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches: \u00a0Naked mussels, oysters, or mild fish pate<\/p>\n<h3>3. CLOS FLORIDENE BLANC, GRAVES, 2019 (12.5%) \u00a320<\/h3>\n<p>Available from Wine Society<\/p>\n<p>45% Sauvignon Blanc, 55% Semillon.\u00a0 A serious white Bordeaux<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches:\u00a0\u00a0 Creamy chicken, prawns, fish terrine, risotto, or aperitif snack of gougere (gruyere filled pastry)<\/p>\n<h3>4. CHATEAU TURCAUD BORDEAUX CLAIRET 2021, (12.5%) \u00a310.50<\/h3>\n<p>Available from Vinatis online<\/p>\n<p>65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n<p>Very dark red for a rose wine.\u00a0 Divided opinion on the night.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches:\u00a0 Chargrilled tuna, barbecued food flavours.\u00a0 Very versatile<\/p>\n<h3>5. Chateau Maine GAZIN 2019, (12%) \u00a316<\/h3>\n<p>Available from House of Townsend<\/p>\n<p>50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot<\/p>\n<p>Soft, fruity and smooth. A dark red colour and a persistent and balanced finish.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches: Hard cheeses or red meat canape<\/p>\n<h3>6. FLEUR de PEDESCLAUX, PAILLAC 2014 (13.5%) \u00a333<\/h3>\n<p>Available from Soho Wine<\/p>\n<p>89% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n<p>Another lovely red wine.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches: Hard cheeses or red meat canape<\/p>\n<h3>7. Chateau CANTEMERLE, HAUT MEDOC, 2005, (13 %) typically \u00a370<\/h3>\n<p>Provided by John Harris<\/p>\n<p>52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n<p>Dense purple in colour with an elegant nose of blue fruits, flowers and a subtle minerality, coupled with spicy notes. Full-bodied, with refined tannins and a long, long finish.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches: Hard cheeses or red meat canape<\/p>\n<h3>8. CHATEAU LA RAME, STe CROIX du MONT 2021 (13%), \u00a312.99<\/h3>\n<p>Available from Majestic (mixed six price)<\/p>\n<p>75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n<p>A golden hued wine with aromas of ripe stone fruits, candied summer fruits and honey. A clean and fresh finish.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested Food matches: Cr\u00e8me Brul\u00e9 or blue cheese<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Etiole de Timberley, CREMANT DE BORDEAUX (12.5%), \u00a310 Available from M&amp;S \/ Ocado Produced by the traditional champagne method.\u00a0 Floral aromas, red apples, brioche. Very drinkable, less fizz but more body than a Prosecco.\u00a0 Excellent value Food matches: a very versatile wine. Suggested matches are deep fried calamari, salmon, or trout 2. 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