I love French wine and Food – A Burgundy Aligote
If you're in the mood for French wines and Food, why not consider the world famous Burgundy region in eastern France? You can even find a bargain, and I hope you have fun on the road wine made education a comprehensive review local white wine based on grape Aligote.
Among the eleven regions Wine Burgundy France ranks fourth on the surface, particularly if the Beaujolais region, which most people despite their differences. Supporters, and many claim that Burgundy is really the number one or two wine growing areas in France, if not the world. The wine reviewed below comes from somewhere in Burgundy, where the Wine production is about 90% white, almost exclusively Chardonnay. Although Aligote grape is the number two white grape of Burgundy, is still very is unknown. We'll see if this lack of visibility you deserve it or not. Besides Aligote Burgundy grapes are grown in Bulgaria, a producer of wine, not very known, but sometimes creates bargains. The best wines Aligote is said to come from the village and its surroundings, Bouzeron, located in Costa Chalonnaise region of Burgundy. These wines are a mixture from time to time Aligote and Chardonnay. For all we know that wine is reviewed Aligote pure and not Bouzeron area of Burgundy.
If you are visiting Burgundy, and you should really make sure you stop by the Gold Coast village of Chateauneuf in twenty-five miles (five miles) south-west Dijon in northern Burgundy. This looks mountain village come directly from the Middle Ages, except for tourists who have discovered. Its focal point is the Castillo (castle), built in 1132 and occupied by the same family for nine generations until 1456 when Cathrine of Châteauneuf was burned to death, it is said that she poisoned her second husband, Jacques d'Haussonville. The castle was then in different ownership until the French Revolution, when it was expropriated and the village name was changed to Montfranc. With the construction of the Burgundy Canal his fate was sealed so to speak. Be sure to see the tapestries of the medieval castle and its reflection in the canal. Of course, the famous Chateauneuf du Pape wine is from Provence, not Burgundy.
Before reviewing the Burgundy wine and imported cheeses that we had the chance to buy a local wine merchant and a local Italian food store, here are some suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region. Start with marbled ham (Ham parsley aspic). For your second course savor Saddle of Rabbit Piron (loin of rabbit with shallots and white wine). And for dessert, let you go to the chocolate mousse (chocolate mousse.)
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Bourgogne Aligote 2005 Wine Review Jaffelin 12.7% from $ 14.00
Let's start by quoting the marketing materials. Notes tasting straw color, subtle aromas of minerals, citrus, green apple and Anjou pear, dry, light bodied, with clean apple / Lemon flavors, crisp acidity on the finish. Tip Add a Kir cassis seafood, seafood snacks, ceviche or pan fried trout. And now, for the test.
My first meal was whole wheat spaghetti with tuna house, red onions, garlic, Greek olive sauce that had a tomato sauce spaghetti commercial basis. I threw a bunch of grated Parmesan. The wine is light and short, but is a little entertained. It was nice acidity. As I continued the meal I realized that this wine is not weak. Its acidity is a good accompaniment to fresh fruit juices.
The next task of this Aligote is to accompany bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese and 15% of Greek olives some with chili flakes, onion, thinly sliced red and an artichoke, garlic and tomato sauce. The wine was lightly acidic and surprisingly long. The salsa intensified its fruit, while olives and fresh cranberries seemed to appease both the wine.
The last meal was a disappointing "Louisiana" chicken sausages grilled house. Both the meat and wine have been very bad taste, but when I added a little mustard fruit wine Strong is a little encouragement. The sweetness of grilled corn on the acidity wine appeared. However, the artichoke and garlic sauce delivered the thin Burgundy This is a Burgundy, even thinner.
The first pair was the cheese with a light touch Fruilano Italian pecorino. The wine is light and fruity with decent length. Dutch Edam was nutty, a little fat, and slightly bitter. The cheese was tasty, but the wine was weaker.
The final verdict. Burgundy brings expectations. They have not been received by this wine. What do you want for this moderate price? More than what I got here. If you ever find a Aligote Bouzeron'll give it a shot.
About the Author
Over the years Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten computer and Internet books, and yet he prefers fine Italian, German, or other wine, accompanied by the right foods and good company. He knows what dieting is, and is glad that for the time being he can eat and drink what he wants, in moderation. He loves teaching a variety of computer classes at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his new wine, diet, health, and nutrition website www.wineinyourdiet.com and his Italian food website www.fooditalyfood.com.
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