The Wine Experience              
White Bordeaux

 

It’s not unusual for wine drinkers to think of red wines when the subject of France’s Bordeaux region comes up.  But Bordeaux also sends us some really interesting and inexpensive white wines too.  Its just that they’re kind of under the radar since the reds get so much attention. 

 

Most of the white wines come from the Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers districts.  There, the primary grapes are Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc and, as is normal in Bordeaux, these are blended together by the winemaker to create pretty complex wines. 

 

The Semillon adds suppleness to the typically acidic and tart Sauvignon Blanc.  The result is a white wine that is very pale in color but bright and rich tasting…and a wine that’s a great match for lots of different lighter styled foods. 

 

Try some as the starter wine for your next dinner gathering.  Serve white Bordeaux chilled but not ice cold.  You’ll find a nice balance between the soft fruit flavor and refreshing zip the Sauvignon Blanc gives it. 

 

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