Le Bordeaux de Tour du Roch-Milon 2019
Classic Movie Pairing
Barry Lyndon (1975)This prestigious Bordeaux would certainly be met with enthusiasm by this movie’s title character and gentlemanly rogue, Barry Lyndon (Ryan O’Neal). Set in the 18th century, the film tells the story of a man born to the lower ranks but determined to climb the social ladder by any means possible. Not well received by audiences upon release, Stanley Kubrick’s unorthodox film was embraced by critics, and the Academy rewarded it with seven nominations, including Best Picture. (It won four, but not the big one.)
The Wine
Bordeaux is prized by wine lovers and collectors the world over, and one of the most famous names of all is the Médoc’s First Growth, Château Mouton Rothschild. But just next door, Pascale Peyronie’s vines perch on the same gravelly ridge. In fact, her (under-the-radar) Château Tour du Roch-Milon shares vineyards with Mouton—she’s even caught Mouton harvesters accidentally taking grapes from her vines! Today the stakes are color-coded to avoid confusion (the yellow stakes are Roch-Milon’s and the blue ones belong to Mouton, as Pascale points out below).
Pascale’s been offered millions for her precious vineyards. And she always refuses to sell, which means very good things for insiders like you. Our man on the ground, Jean-Marc Sauboua, persuaded her to part ways with a small lot of her 2019 release (another fantastic vintage for Bordeaux!). A classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it has 12 months in French oak, plus a dash of her fine Paulliac for extra complexity.
The Region
“It is almost impossible to deny that the most prestige-laden wine village in [France]—and perhaps in the world—is the bustling town of Pauillac” (New York Times). Pronounced POY-ahk, this influential region is home to three of the five First Growths, so it is no surprise that, here in the finest Cabernet countryside in the world, smaller growers like Roch-Milon make seriously great wine.
With Food
Bordeaux really comes into its own with a meal. Thinking about putting on a Sunday dinner? Pot roast, rack of lamb and meaty stews with a red wine base (or even vegetarian stews) will all be delicious. You could also serve it with a selection of cheeses. Firm cheeses like Cheddar and Manchego work best, but a mild Brie or Camembert would be tasty, too.
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