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Old 12-29-2008, 11:37 AM   #2
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From what I've been able to gather, a very reputable estate, the wine of which compares favourably with many a Haut-Médoc. Lots of Merlot, yes. But also a proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the ensemblage - I imagine this component would lend greater balance and structure.

Sounds absolutely delicious!

By coincidence, we opened a quite mature Bordeaux last night - not a common occurrence these days, as my wine consumption habits tend to lean to the globe-trotting extremes rather than the tried and true - to accompany grilled angus ribeye steaks... Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1983 from Saint Julien.

I'm always wary when broaching a 20+ year old wine, particularly one from a less than outstanding vintage. But this bottle had stood the test of time in exemplary fashion, and displayed a complex yet effortless style (I love it when these two traits go hand in hand) that had us discussing its merits throughout the course of the meal.

Bordeaux may not be the first option for many of us most of the time. Still and all, there's no denying the way in which a good one pairs with food.
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