Chateau Monteberiot, Cotes de Bourg Rouge "Le Bateau Rouge", Bordeaux, France, 2016
{organic} 72% Merlot, 16% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc
RIPE CASSIS, PIMENTO PEPPER, SUAVE & SMOOTH SAILING
Marie-Hélène and Gilles Marsaudon have spent most of their working lives in the Bordeaux wine business. In 2002 they purchased Château de Monteberiot with the plan of reviving the aging estate. The “Bateau Rouge” brings together Gilles’ two passions, wine and boats, into a concoction well-suited for summertime enjoyment with company of all kinds. So stuff your ascot into your oversized white button up and settle into some chat about the preponderance of Malbec in your new favorite wine!
Serving Suggestion: Whatever you have stashed away on your yacht. A leftover prime rib sandwich w/ horseradish sauce & caramelized onions. Toum grilled cheese w/ cornichons & a good bag of crisps!
