I am finally getting back to my Wine Wednesday posts. I'm sorry I have been so absent (if you've been following the blog, you know why) but I am very excited because in my absence, I have been stockpiling pictures and meals from some fantastic wines that I highly recommend you look for at a wine store near you!
What wine is it:
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2011 Brouilly Vielles Vignes
What I ate with it:
eggplant steaks grilled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt & pepper
How much is it:
$19.99
Where to shop for it:
Alright, folks, I am starting to build up a repertory of wines that have struck me as amazing. And let me tell you, this is very easily at the top of the list. Some wines that you drink are difficult to dissect, others are very simplistic and hit you over the head with how fruity they are. This wine was so beautifully harmonized, balanced, and all together a make-you-wanna-cry type of wine.
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| we did decant this wine (which simply means pouring it into another vessel that allows for the wine to come in contact with oxygen) but it did not need it. |
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| this is the rest of our dinner: grilled eggplant & green bell peppers, baby back ribs, Louisiana style sausages, and garlic mashed potatoes |
The eggplant with the caramelized balsamic vinegar off the grill complimented the apple cider-y quality of the wine so perfectly that I can only think of one food pairing that I have liked better in a long time. As the wine sat in the glass longer, floral notes (one friend swears he smelled roses in his glass) became more prevalent. But the subtle cinnamon spiciness of the wine balanced with deep berry flavors and the light scent of flowers made this wine sound weird in that sentence but taste absolutely phenomenal in the glass.
Get a bottle and try it. You will not regret it!
Have a beautiful day!
