Holiday season is here! Time for those special foods and the wine to pair with them.
But before you reach for that top-shelf Pauillac or Saint-Émilion to grace your festive table, you may want to consider a lower-priced alternative. The huge Bordeaux wine region of southwest France has 60 appellations and five classification systems. Some Bordeaux categories – such as Cru Bourgeois and Côtes de Bordeaux – deliver significant value for price.
On Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 am PT/11 am ET, the French #Winophiles are gathering on Twitter to chat about affordable Bordeaux, and everyone is welcome! Simply follow the hashtag.
Here are ideas our bloggers will be sharing:
- Sparkling Wine Secrets: Cremant from Bordeaux Paired with Bisque, Gourmet Grilled Cheese | Gwendolyn at Wine Predator
- How to Balance Quality vs. Price in Bordeaux Starting with Saint Émilion | Jeff at foodwineclick
- Cru Bourgeois: Welcoming Wines for Experts and Novices Alike/Susannah at avvinare
- Château Roc de Candale Saint-Émilion with Skirt Steak and Roasted Leeks | Nicole at Somm’s Table
- Chateau Haut Guillebot with Mini Cheeseball Truffles for Thanksgiving | Terri at Our Good Life
- Bay Scallop Chowder and a White Bordeaux Wine | Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Spiced Pork Tenderloin with a Cherry Sauce with an Affordable Bottle of Bordeaux: Chateau des Mille Anges 2016 | Camilla at Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Getting Good Bang for Your Bordeaux Buck | Cathie at Side Hustle Wino
- Bargain-hunting for a Côtes de Bordeaux celebration wine | Linda at My Full Wine Glass
Hope you can join us!