Originally published on July 28, 2011.
Yes, yes, yes, this is a direct cut and paste job from yesterday’s newsletter. And it’s pretty much the same as the blurb that’s on the web site. But I would bet money that there aren’t more than three people in the world who read my newsletter, this blog, and the store web site. And two of those people are probably my parents (who will most likely be sending me an email this evening that says “hey, you mentioned us in your blog!)
So in the name of reach and frequencey, here’s a little Control-C / Control-V for your reading pleasure:
It’s possible that white Bordeaux is the least fashionable wine out there. But I don’t care. I love it and am continually on the quest for good ones. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: a really good, aged Bordeaux Blanc can offer up the perfect balance of rich creaminess, zesty acidity, zippy citrus and subtle herbal notes, combined with the nutty complexity that comes with a bit of bottle age. It’s wonderful with cream sauces, sauces involving fresh herbs, many veggie dishes, and grilled fish.
My quest for the delicious but unfashionable finally landed me in a very happy place. I managed to round up some very good, very nicely aged Bordeaux Blanc at a very, very, very nice price. Apparently, loving an out-of-fashion wines can have its perks!
So here’s the story: the wine is L’Esprit de Chevalier. It’s the second label of Domaine de Chavalier, which is one of the region’s most classic, most proper producers of white Bordeaux. We have both 1999 and 2000 on hand. The 2000 is drinking wonderfully right now, right out of the bottle. The 1999 is a bit tighter and more structured at this point in it’s life. I loved it on day 2, so it’s one to enjoy over a couple days, decant, or sock away for another couple years. And the price (drum roll, please) – $29.99/bottle.
Not to get all infomercial on you, but this is a really, really good deal. If you’re at all intrigued, my recommendation is to buy one of each vintage, invite some friends over, grill up some fish and drink them side by side. I’ve put together some special pricing to make this even more intriguing!
Go ahead, be fashionably unfashionable and click to learn more.