FRENCH WINES BY OLUDELE MAFOLASIRE AND GANIAT SODEKE

FRENCH WINES
Oludélé MAFOLASIRE Ganiat SODEKE

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Le Vin rouge simply means red wine in English and according to
medical experts and cardiologist, they say it is good for the heart;
bearing in mind that too much consumption is not advisable as the
alcoholic contents varies between 3 to 7 percent;
As one of the largest producers of quality wines, La France produces
between 7 to 8 billion bottles yearly;
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Bordeaux and Burgundy are known to be the production center of
some of the world’s best classic wines;
In France, wines are often used to accompany meals;
There are different types of wine produced in France and these
include red, rosé, white, sparkling and fortified wines;
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It is important to know that wine or winery is a part of the euro-zone culture,
not just that of France alone;
Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Britany, Burgundy, Champagne, Corsica, Ile
de France, Jura, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Normandy, Picardy, Provence,
Rhone, Savoy and South West France are regions where French wines of
different taste, color etc. are produced in France;
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Although the consumption of wines in France have been declining,
La France still remains the largest consumer of its own wines;
You would be surprised to know that professionals get paid a huge
amount of money to taste wines in France, thus making wine tasting
a career path for anybody who have a great taste bud;
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Someone who supervises the ordering, storing and
serving of wine is called a sommelier;
Below is a breakdown of some famous French wines:
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Château Rayas
Year: 1990; 1995; 2005
Price: $800
Occasion: Great day in the market; Expense account.
Where virtually all wines of the famed Châteauneuf-du-
Pape are blends, Château Rayas goes against the
grain and makes a 100 percent Grenache that can be
opulent with pronounced flavors of licorice and
lavender
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Domaine Leroy Musigny
Year: 1999; 2003; 2005
Price: $4,500
Occasion: You accidentally discovered precious gems in your already
highly profitable gold mine while simultaneously curing cancer.
Coche-Dury is best known for its white wines, but Domaine Leroy is best
known for red. The Grand Cru vineyard of Musigny is one of the best
plots for Pinot Noir in all of Burgundy, and this wine is liquid power and
finesse in a bottle. If you do ever come across one, well…you get the
picture

Year: 2004; 2005
Price: $2,700, give or take a few dollars
Occasion: You struck oil!
Domaine Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne

Year: 1999; 2000; 2005
Price: $100
Occasion: Dinner at Le Bernardin or equivalent foodie destination
Château-Grillet is an appellation unto itself. Producing just one wine
from the Viognier grape with notes of honey and apricot, a bottle
can be challenging to come by because of its small production
Château-Grillet
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Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Rouge Génération XIX
Year: 2003; 2009
Price: $85-plus
Occasion: Milestone birthday
Sancerre is probably the most famous Sauvignon Blanc appellation in the
world, but the region also produces red wine. Red Sancerre is always 100
percent Pinot Noir, and Génération XIX has all of the depth and complexity
you’d expect from world-class Burgundy.

Château Simone Palette Rouge
Year: 1999
Price: $48+
Occasion: Hanging out with your wine geek friends
This Grenache/Mourvedre blend is one of the most unique wines
in all of France, with deeply nuanced fruit, earth, and spice flavors
unlike anything else being produced today. Plus, the entire Palette
appellation consists of just one winery, Château Simone

Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvee La Migoua
Year: 2009; 2010
Price: $55
Occasion: Wedding gift
The Mourvedre based wines of Domaine Tempier are known for their structure and
longevity. Fun fact: Though established since Louis XV, the vineyards were given to an
aspiring winemaker as a wedding gift, who in turn elevated Bandol wines to their
acclaimed status.

Olga Raffault Chinon “Les Picasses”
Year: 1993
Price: $50
Occasion: 2nd or 3rd date
Often overshadowed by well-known Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
can yield impressive results when planted in the right spot and in the hands
of the right winemaker. Olga Raffault has both on its side when it comes to
producing this consistently delicious wine.

Château Léoville-Las Cases
Year: 1996; 2000; 2005; 2009
Price: $200-plus
Occasion: Really trying to impress the in-laws; “I’m sorry, baby, I was wrong.”
With so much high-quality Bordeaux on the market, the Cabernet Sauvignon-
based wines of Léoville-Las Cases have always been standouts for me.
There’s an opulence and elegance to these wines that are indicative of what
Bordeaux should be.

Albert Boxler Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg “ Vendange Tardive
Year: 2005; 2007; 2009
Price: $60-plus
Occasion: Post-graduation picnic with family
In my opinion, Albert Boxler produces the finest wines in Alsace,
possibly some of the finest wines in the world. This was a tough
decision because Boxler’s other Grand Cru “Brand” is also a
phenomenal wine, but Sommerberg produces wines of such purity
and intensity that I had to pick this one for my dream case.

Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie "Côte Blonde"
Year: 1988; 1990; 1991; 1999; 2000; 2001
Price: $135-plus
Occasion: Romantic dinner

Year: NV
Price: $300
Occasion: Accepted marriage proposal; made partner; just ballin’
Many great Champagnes are on the market, but Jacques Selosse “Substance” is
in its own class. Made with a mixture of aged and young wine, the resulting
Champagne is fresh yet complex.
Jacques Selosse Substance

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