Chateau Ballue-Mondon Bordeaux, 2015 Cavalchina 10% Grenache

10% Grenache

LFE Pinot Noir has about 25% whole cluster fruit in 2016 for added structure

it goes extremely well with hors-d’oeuvres and light first courses

with the result that Cascina Gilli stands as one of Piedmont’s most prestigious and influential wineries

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Chateau Ballue-Mondon Bordeaux, 2015 Cavalchina 10% GrenacheThere are two different kinds of Bordeaux everyday, comfy slipper Bordeaux, and then fancy stilettos reserved for special occasions. This Ballue Mondon is a remarkable value of the "comfy slipper" variety, priced to drink freely. It's soft, balanced not showy but solidly constructed. Candied red fruit and black fruit with an ample, fleshy palate with still a nice tannic structure. 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Sustainable