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I've have a job that takes me to the wine region in the western cape of South Africa a lot and, there, i have become quite fond of the local Sauvignon Blanc and Cape Red (Rosé) wines (Cathedral Cellar for example). Now, my question is: I am taking my vacation not too far west from Bordeaux this September; what can i expect from the Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in that region compared to South Africa? Drier? More grass? Less fuit? Someone told me that these wines in France often suffer bottle chock and you have to open them a day or two before you drink them. Is that true?
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French sauvignon blanc wines from the Loire are quite different and unique in flavour compared to other SB growing areas of the world. There is no mistaking SB on the nose or the palate with it's grassy, gooseberry and fig nuances underpinned with citrus notes. I've never heard of the last comment you wrote as being true.
"Common sense is not so common....."
VOLTAIRE
I think white bordeaux is usually a blend with a significant SB component. The ones I've had are more neutral and grassy and less fruity than the new world style SB's. I've enjoyed a white bordeaux we get in D.C. fron Chateau Thieuley that costs about 10.00. I remember having a glass while walking around the yard and it was pretty nice. Some of the premium Bordeaux producers produce these wines and they've gotten pretty expensive here. You might find them at a lower relative cost in France. I think there are some nice bargains with some of these wines in the US though. They don't get a lot of press. The new world SB's are great, too.
Bordeaux is in France, and France is not friendly to traditional Western values or interests, as exemplified by their pervasive socialism, liberal attitudes toward "alternative lifestyles", and opposition to aggressively battling terrorist organizations and individuals. I used to buy 6 or 8 bottles of French wine a month; now I buy 2 or 3 a year. Hopefully, they've seen that small blip in their spreadsheets.Switzerland has very nice light white wines. Try them, and with your pocketbook tell France to wake up. We'll not save their butts a third time. On the other hand, you live in Denmark, so I might be wasting my time on this.
French have mastererd the art of living, they maybe not good at making war and protecting "western value"
What are western value?? is Mr Bush protecting western value??
Coming back to the wine, I am Swiss I know Swiss wines very well
they are not bad especially when drank in Switzerland but just cannot compare to the best of French.
Obviously you have chosen to drink lesser wine for a cause that is completely ridiculous.
The french national security police are probably the best in the world, on a par with Isreal. But it is true, their primary goal is to protect french lives, property and interests. Had the french wine industry invested heavily in Afghanistan or Irak, things might be very different.By the way, has anyone told americans what interests they are protecting in these countries?
The Bordeaux region is not a Sauvignon blanc area.
For that you will have to go North to the Loire valley.
When you come to South Africa the Sauvignon blanc you must try are
Steenberg
Jason's hill
Thelema
Klein Constantia
Neil Ellis "Groenkloof"
Buitenverwachting
These are very good but different in style to each others.
Steenberg reserve is my fav but pricey at around 12 US$
Jason Hills best value at around 4.5 US $Cathedral cellars is made by KWV which is a huge co-op and although the std is good they are not the best.
Cheers
Serge
Bordeaux is a sauvignon blanc region -- isn't SB the predominant white grape of Bordeaux whites?
I will try these when i go back down in September. When i am there i work in Paarl and Wellington, so KVW is easy to reach during lunch hour. I've tried so many, i don't even know them all. We only get junk imported to Denmark.
In Bordeaux, SB is usually blended with Semillon, and sometimes aged in oak for a short time....makes a slightly richer, softer wine than the Loire valley style.
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