Wine Club Reviews: Wine and Cheese Pairing

Description

Wine Club Reviews: French Wine & Cheese Pairing Package

About the wines:

• Chateau de Portets 2016 Graves red
  • From somMailier Founder Laurent’s cousin’s (Marie-Helene Yung Theron) winery in Bordeaux
  • 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
  • Nose of blackcurrant and sweet chocolate. Strong and fruity body, balanced by freshness and silky tannin.
• Hubert Veneau Pouilly-Fumé 2019
  • From a father & son team in the Loire Valley
  • 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Aroma of white flowers and grass. Fruity texture with grapefruit tanginess, crispy apple and a flinty finish.
• Comte Jean Marechal 2019 – Sancerre
  • 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Aromas of citrus and exotic fruit, freshly cut grass. Subtly powerful and persistent. Sharp fruitiness typical of Sauvignon grapes. Sweet grapefruit.
• Champagne Paul Michel Premier Cru
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • Aromas of white fruits (pear and apple). Dry apricot and lime zest are also present. Great minerality.

Wine and Cheese Pairing Recommendations:

• Chèvre: The acidity (freshness) of Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé will counterbalance the salinity of the cheese.
• Camembert: The robustness of Château de Portets will be in harmony with the power of soft cheeses like Camembert.
• Ossau-Iraty: The melted and delicate tannins of Château de Portets will marry wonderfully with the smoothness and finesse of this cheese.
• Comté: To achieve the union of 2 products from the same region, the strong character of a Bordeaux wine will perfectly suit the assertive taste of a refined Comté.
• Champagne pairs well with all!