2007 Chateau Douley Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

About This Wine

Bordeaux has a reputation for producing wines that must be aged for years prior to drinking.

That reputation is well-earned, but not all Bordeaux bottlings are built to age. At Chateau Douley, for instance, the Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux wine is made specifically to be consumed and enjoyed in its youth. That’s not to say the wine is not complex; it is. But through the art of blending, it’s is ready to drink upon release.

The “artist” who makes that happen is Michel Rolland, who has gained a worldwide reputation for producing wines that are exuberant in their youth without sacrificing their sense of “place.” In this case, the place is a narrow swath of land adjacent to the Garonne River.

Chateau Douley’s 2008 Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux begins with the classic “Right Bank” recipe of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon added for body and complexity. Best of all, it’s ready to open with tonight’s dinner.

About Bordeaux Blend

A Bordeaux Blend is a blended red wine with six varities: Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere.

Tasting Notes

• Grape Composition:Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Grape Source:Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux in France
• Aromas & Flavors:Cherry, Cassis, Plum, Berries and Minerals
• Aging Vessels:1-Year-Old Oak Barrels & Stainless Steel Tanks
• When to Drink:Now Through 2012
• Food Pairing Suggestionlamb, beef stew, or beef-barley soup.

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Recipes.

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  Maytag Bleu T Bone Steaks We decided to tap the "Born to Grill" cookbook for this amazingly flavorful recipe for the summer. It serves 4. Get The Recipe
  

  Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
  

  Beef Roast With Winter Fruit This recipe is ideal for the chilly evenings of winter, and matches beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon or red Bordeaux. It makes 12 servings. Get The Recipe
  

  Lemony Lamb Chops Here's a versatile dish that matches well with red Bordeaux or Merlot, yet also can be enjoyed with white wines because of its lemon-flavored sauce. It makes 4 servings... Get The Recipe
  

  Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
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  Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
  

  Barbecued Short Ribs With Asian Marinade This recipe, which serves 6, makes an anything-but-typical companion to red wine blends that are based on the varieties of Bordeaux. If you can't find certain ingredients at your supermarket, track down a Korean market... Get The Recipe
  

  Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe