Wine of the week: A fantastic bottle of Bordeaux

How do you get to know what the legendary wine region of Bordeaux taste like, without paying a fortune? Our wine of the week does not only solve that issue, but is a great bargain as well.
Chateau Rioublanc is a classic Bordeaux blend with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 75% Merlot. It's a seven year old wine, which is not that much for a red Bordeaux, but this has developed very nice and stands out like a grown man, or woman :)

2011 brought a strange summer to Bordeaux. Spring was remarkably warm and dry, leading to early flowering. The lack of rain in June had winemakers fearing for their grapes. But a cool July sort of balanced it out, before a mix of storms and and spikes raged in August. Thankfully September had enough heat to let the grapes ripen fully. Maybe the crazy summer of 2011 is part of why this bottle is very drinkable, at only seven years of age.
Nevertheless a great drinking experience, at a very good price. Enjoy!

Tasting notes

Chateau Rioublanc 2011 - 159kr

Ruby red colour, with a light brown edge. 
Classic bordeaux nose. Leather, dried fruits, autumn leaves, dirt cellar and forest. Hints of liquorice, stable and hay.

Soft and rich entry in the mouth. 
Taste of ripe dark plums, dark berries, leather and  dried fruit. Hints of eucalyptus.
​Extremely smooth tannins and flat out impressing considering the young age.

A text book red Bordeaux. Perfect if you wanna get your head around what a classic should taste like, at a very affordable price.

Food
First of all: this bottle is great just to drink alone. No food needed, unlike most red Bordeaux wines. But it will also go great with light meat dishes. Try calf filet and oven roasted potatoes or a rich pork dish with mushrooms. A great wine with a classic tartare.
If you're on the lighter side, try with a roast beef salad, with fresh bread and propper butter. A gem!