Domaine du Mistral 2013
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Plan de Dieu AOC, France
Foreign Correspondent (1940)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 @ 10:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 @ 04:00 PM
Joel McCrea stumbles onto a dangerous international conspiracy at the dawn of World War II, in one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most satisfying political thrillers. The film has aged gracefully just as the acclaimed and cherished red wines from the southern Rhône Valley have done for centuries. Voluptuous dark fruit flavors and wild herb notes complement a film of vivid black and white photography and unforgettable intrigue.
THE WINE
THE REGION
THE VINEYARD
Just five miles from Châteauneuf, the Aubert family’s vineyards enjoy many of the same ideal vineyard conditions, including the presence of heat-trapping, flavor-boosting galet stones. This cuvée is named for another Rhône hallmark, the Mistral wind, which funnels up from the sea and whistles through the valley, kissing the grapes with coolness and leading to more intense aromas and flavors.
WITH FOOD
Many Rhône locals are big into hunting (boars are actually a serious vineyard pest, so it’s for the good of the grapes!). Yves’ favorite pairing for this special cuvée is venison. Go traditional with a dish like Civet de Cerf (venison braised in red wine), or try something daring, like a venison carpaccio. Alternatively, sip this with your favorite lamb, beef or pork dish.
RHÔNE