Red Wines From France With Matching Tips

No question: one is the best reason to visit France is the wine. They produce the most. They drink the most. They export the most. You must try their wines if you haven't drunk yet. Without an endless list we try to suggest to you some great French wines and some pairing advise with fine foods.

Our first stop is Rhone. This region's Viognier ans Syrah is very fine. A great Syrah is Delas St. Joseph Francois de Tournon (2005). This wine is a deep colored ruby red with delicious aromas such as cassis. It has very good texture with ideal tannic structure, finally it's silky. Our suggestion is Beef Daube.

Another beautiful region is Languedoc-Roussillon. In south-west France curves around a corner of the Mediterranean, from Provence in the east down to the borders with Spain and Andorra in the south. Beziers is the capital of the region's wine industry; with some excellent wines such as Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir (2008). An ultimate choice from France. A Pinot Noir that is soft, well-balanced and jammy. It is loaded with violet aromas with sweet red berry and cherry fruit characteristics with nicely integrated oak nuances. Great to pair it with Bourguignon or Chicken Pancetta.

West of Carcassone you an find La Noble vineyard. Their Merlot is excellent. It has the aroma of ripe plums, but it is a spicy one with a touch of the green pepper. Dense fruit leads to a smooth finish. We would recommend a food next to La Noble Merlot from 2005, which is Spinach Salad and Bacon.

We mustn't forget Bordeaux. A nice town n the region is Medoc which is very famous of Bordeaux Red Blends. Elegant, tannic and harmonious wines come from here. One of the best is Chateau Lamothe Pontac Medoc from 2005. This also a fruity wine with cherry and vanilla notes. Fulfilled with spices, and of the most important is cinnamon which is quite rare. We offer for this well-balanced fine wine Roasted Mutton.

Wine making tradition are stronger in Minervois region than at lots of other wineries. Cicero and Pline were among Minervois lovers. Minervois wines are full body red wines. Well structured and elegant when young, quite tannic and silky after 2 or 3 years in a cellar. Chateau Maris Minervois La Touge (2004) a powerful red wine in the style of the region. Concentrated aromas of blackberry and currant harmonize with characteristic bouquet of local wild herb or "garrigue", smoke and spice. Full-bodied and rich, with dense ripe tannins that are impressive yet not overwhelming or harsh. Nice mix of depth and finesse. Pair with Herb Crusted Lamb Chops.

It was only five great wines from the wine kingdom. Let's try with us other wines as well.

Enjoy your pairings!

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