Good Taste: It’s Bordeaux on a Budget

[Jean Dabrowski]

Who said you couldn’t enjoy some exquisitely-tasting wine for under $40?

And mind you, these budget-friendly finds aren’t your typical, over-the-counter bottles with funny brand names. They’re actually from the renowned wine region of Bordeaux!

During a Bordeaux wine-makers dinner hosted by the Fig Tree Restaurant in San Antonio, TX, award-winning journalist Tanji Patton debunked the myth that good wine must put a dent in your wallet.

• Chateau Mongravey, Margaux – A perfect blend of 70% Cabernet and 30% Merlot. With wonderful flavors of black cherry, cocoa and vanilla, this steal pairs exceptionally well with food.

• Chateau Fonbadet, Pauillac – Take cherry, dark fruit and vanilla flavors with 60% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, and a hint of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, and you got one heck of a delicious steak wine.

• Chateau Picque Caillou, Chateau Haut-Brion – We cannot neglect the goodness of white wines! The Picque Caillou comes with 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. The wine has citrus flavors of a Sauvignon Blanc, but the Semillon with its pear, saffron, and vanilla elements deliciously softens the wine. Indulge with grilled fish, or any type of seafood for that matter.

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