Happy Wine Wednesday! I teach late on Wednesdays, so I just got home a little while ago, so while I'm waiting for my dinner to cook, I thought I'd open a bottle of mystery wine, mystery in the sense that I have no idea where I bought this wine, how long I've had it or what sort of blend it is. That said, the 2019 Château de Camparian Pessac-Léognan is from the norther part of the Graves region of Bordeaux, with similar character to a Médoc, with a heavy hand of Cabenet in the blend. Let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, more akin to a Merlot that Cabernet, but with nice clarity. The nose presents aromas of blackberry jam, dusty limestone and leather, with subtle floral undertones. The first sip is a rush of ripe berry fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum that is more reminsicent of a Zinfandel than a typical Bordeaux. The fruit eases into some notes of charred oak and basalt midpalate, before easing into the dry finish that lingers modestly on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a 7.5, as it's a pleasant wine, but nothing to write home about. This wine would pair well with a range of soft cheeses, grilled lamb or a classic choucroute garnie. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with an Asian marinade pork tenderloin, mushroom farro and bacon roasted brussels sprouts, as I attemt to mimic the classic pork and fermented cabbage dish. Cheers!
