Bonjour mes amis! And that’s about it for my French-speaking abilities. A group of friends and I decided to have a French-themed dinner party last night. We all found our inner Child…get it… Julia Child?? I attempted a Beef Bourguignon and it wasn’t too bad at all. The most impressive thing is that I didn’t burn down the house when I lit it on fire to burn off the Cognac. When I go in, I go all in. The French Onion Soup, Spinach Soufflé and Chocolate Mousse were really good….thanks to Elizabeth, Martha and Jenna. If we’re going to have French food, then we need good French wine, so that brings me to today’s review. I took a 2014 Chateau De Segries Cotes du Rhone Grenache. The Cotes du Rhone region is an appellation in the Rhone Valley in France where they make some really good red, rosé and white wines. This label just highlighted the name Cotes du Rhone, as do some of the wines from this region, and may be a blend of grapes. The red wines, in particular, can originate from Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane, Counoise and Mourvèdre grapes. The Chateau De Segries had hints of raspberry and black cherry, but wasn’t too fruit forward. There was a hint of pepper up front with a smooth transition into the slight fruit on the back end. It paired great with Raclette and Manchego cheeses as well as the meal. We paired it with a very strong cheese that tasted like what a rancid toe smells like and it did the best it could there. I would recommend this wine for anyone who enjoys a good peppery red and wants to step out and enjoy this good French wine. You can find it at Total Wines for $16.49 per bottle. Have a great week!
