You must have seen the photos of food prepared by BYJ in some Baesites recently. Are you hungry enough?? In my case my attention was drawn to the wines served for these dishes..
I am not surprised by the price or the quality/type of wine he drinks after all he could afford them.. A lowly commoner like me would only appreciate and bank on the knowledge I gain each time I come across a certain wine. Enjoy the beauty but never the bouquet..
Few days ago I was talking to this French woman who just happened to be in town about French wines. We ended up discussing about our favorites.. I told her that so far on top of my list are Lafite & St. Emilion. She then mentioned Petrus which supposedly 'one of the most expensive'..
How does this relate to the wines I saw in those Baesites? When I searched for Chateau Lafleur the name Petrus came up. Lafleur is a tiny estate which produces rich, elegant with superb concentration Bordeaux wines. In terms of Bordeaux quality, Lafleur comes second to Petrus.
The Chateau Lafleur Review- "Wonderful--dark and brooding--with plenty of currant and mint character. Super balance, with ripe tannins and a sense of elegance. Excellent quality for this vintage." Wine Spectator (Jan 2000)
Grape Varieties: Merlot 50%
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%
Wine Style: Right Bank Claret
Winemaker: Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau
Optimum Drinking: 2009-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Code: 100227
Alcohol: 12.5%
So if you come across this wine and willing to splash a bit of cash try it or keep it in your cellar/collection for 11 years.
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