Winery
of the Week:
Be Bordô - Bordeaux
The
Bordeaux region has produced some of the finest wine ever made
and has developed a winemaking "savoir faire" for
over 2,000 years. Thus, plenty of bottles from the area carry
a steep price tag. Well, the Be Bordô team set out to
change that, and they have created a selection of wines, sourced
from Bordeaux, which are priced so they can be enjoyed everyday.
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Be
Bordo 2014 'Le Crisp White' Blend
Winery:
Be Bordo
Grape(s): 85%
Sauvignon Blanc & 15% Semillon
Region: Bordeaux, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of grapefruit, apricot, white blossoms, and
minerals rise up from a glass. The palate offers flavors
of limes, grapefruits, and apricots, along with accents
of minerals. Crisp with a refreshing acidity, match it
up with your favorite shell fish.
Rating: 88 |
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Be
Bordo 2014 'Le Deep Red' Blend
Winery:
Be Bordo
Grape(s): 85%
Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Merlot
Region: Bordeaux, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromas of blackberries and currants meld with suggestions
of earth and cocoa on the nose. A sip delivers flavors
of bramble fruit, tart cherry, and currant that interweave
with floral and earthy undertones on the palate. A dark
and earthy wine with plush tannins, open a bottle with
a mushroom risoto.
Rating: 85 |
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Be
Bordo 2014 'Le Fruity Red' Blend
Winery:
Be Bordo
Grape(s): 85%
Merlot & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Bordeaux, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Fragrances of cherries, blackberries, mint, and earth
greet the senses. Flavors of cherry, plum, and blackberry
emerge on the palate alongside hints of minerals and oak.
Friendly and plush, sip it on its own or enjoy with a
sun-dried tomato pesto.
Rating: 87 |
By
Jason Barlow
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years
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