Well, it was a busy Saturday, working, then working in the yard, then running errands and now I am more than ready for dinner and a nice glass of wine. Tonight, I've opened a bottle that I bought a month or so ago from Costco, the 2018 Château Fonréaud Listrac-Medoc. I am a big fan of the Medoc in France, as this was one of the first wines I fell in love with on my first trip to France in 1995. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, so what could go wrong?
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, a classic Bordeaux look. A gentle swirl reveals aromas of ripe black fruit, leather, basalt and a classic Bordeaux funk. The first sip is a rush of ripe black fruit at first, which instantly transitions to some notes of earthy peat and ripe plum, before transitioning to notes of black pepper spice, leather and dried herbs midpalate. The tannins are supple yet firm, providing an ideal foundation for the long, smooth dry finish that is classically Bordeaux.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a wonderfully drinking classic red wine, that was a terrific value at under $20 (I don't recall exactly what I paid, but I think it was around $18). This wine would pair well with classic steaks and chops, hearty pasta dishes, or braised short ribs. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a seared prime New York strip over a bed of sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms with some oven roasted potatoes. Cheers!
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