Bordeaux, an uncommon name to call upon for most drinkers. The Bordeaux region produces many dry reds, some great whites and off course fantastic ‘sweets’ / stickies as some like to call it, although the whites may sometimes be overshadowed by the great reds of Bordeaux, especially those coming from the Medoc 1855 Classification where they bear the pride of the Grand Cru Classé.  Besides the Grand Cru Classé classification of Classed Growths, there are also other levels of classification for those Chateaux which did not make it one and half century ago such as the straight AOC appellations to Cru Bourgeois (which comes with controversies) for the left bank of Bordeaux. Leaving legal issues and controversies aside, many people are just keen to enjoy wines as they are and what each bottled juice has to offer.

Hence, comes the question of what Bordeaux are available that one is able to enjoy, as most good Bordeaux wines are made to age and will often last for the medium to long haul?

True to say that most good vintages have the potential to age, however, the following red Bordeaux (but not limited to) does drink quite well with simplicity at the moment especially when there are good companions around!

Château D’Escurac, 2006 Cru Bourgeois Superieur (Medoc)

Tasting Notes: Dark blackberries and red cherries follow through from the nose with a touch of earthiness and graphite-leanness on the palate. Medium bodied, youthful acidity, not wholly complex but easy going with soft approachable tannins.

In my opinion, this is a decent value-play ‘weekday’ Bordeaux for the ‘Bord-lovers’ before lavishly uncorking the Crus at the end of the week. Besides, its soft tannins make it approachable even at this young stage. If you are around the Orchard shopping belt, this Bordeaux (and many other Crus) are available at 1855 The Bottle Shop.

Always trust your PALate, it’s your PAL!

Salut!