Hello Bordeaux
Two versatile French wines make their debut in the States
For people like Stéphane Erésué or Thierry Capdemourlin, whose families have owned vineyards in Bordeaux's lauded Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation for generations, making wine is more than a job: Their methods are steeped in the traditions of their ancestors and the region itself.
As such, the wineries approached the distribution process with extra diligence, seeking an importer in the United States who would take as much care selling their wines as went into making them.
Luckily, they found MGI Collection, which has added the 2005 Erésué Château Moulin de Plaisance and 2002 Capdemourlin Château Roudier to its exclusive collection of boutique French wines and spirits.
Although that part of Bordeaux (located opposite the heavy-hitting Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations) is known for robust and full-bodied wines, both bottles are surprisingly versatile and ready to drink now.
The Château Roudier, a medium-bodied blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, offers aromas of dark fruit and cherries with silky tannins. The Château Moulin de Plaisance, from Bordeaux's stellar 2005 vintage, is predominantly Merlot; it's vibrant and juicy with hints of licorice on its gentle finish. Both will pair happily with a variety of dishes, from braised meat to delicate sauces.
MGI has brought a limited supply to the United States: Distributors can contact the company here, and consumers can order bottles from 800-Wines or buy them from Grande Harvest Wines in New York's Grand Central Terminal.
