Le Champ des Etoiles Pinot Noir 2021
Classic Movie Pairing
The Merry Widow (1934)This classic romance follows a prince who tries to lure a wealthy widow, and her money, back to his home country, the fictious Marshovia. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, the film stars Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier. Lush and cinematic, it won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction. Sipping on this silky smooth Pinot Noir is the perfect way to enjoy its luxurious setting and romantic plot.
THE WINE
Le Champ des Etoiles (translation: ‘field of stars’) is a ripe, juicy Pinot Noir from a prime southern French vineyard and the super-talented Mark Hoddy. While on the hunt for just the right Pinot fruit for this special cuvée, he stumbled upon Torquebiau —a tiny vineyard in the Coteaux du Languedoc, close to the phenomenal Mas de Daumas Gassac estate. After kid-glove treatment in the winery, Le Champ debuted to Gilbert & Gaillard gold. Judges raved: “Supple and easy-drinking with good grip and charming aromas…framed by elegant, well-judged tannins.”
THE GRAPE
Pinot Noir’s heartland is the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy, but brilliant examples can also be found in Oregon, California, New Zealand and (of course) southern France. Its characteristics change depending on its origins, though strawberry fruit, soft tannins, light color and fresh acidity are found in almost all young Pinot Noir. Yours has a slightly more vibrant color and a juicy ripeness, thanks to the warm Mediterranean climate.
THE REGION
Recently in Wine Spectator, French winemaking iconoclast Michel Chapoutier agreed strongly when asked if the Languedoc was France’s next great region for red wine. “Oh, I am absolutely certain about that,” he said. It’s no wonder top Burgundy houses like Louis Latour and Bouchard Aîné et Fils have headed south to take advantage. And you’ve got insider access, thanks to Mark!
WITH FOOD
In Burgundy, the classic match for Pinot would be boeuf bourguignon, a traditional beef stew made with red wine and cognac. In the Languedoc, they love to hunt, so locals would sip it with juicy venison or boar dishes. It’s also delicious with richer fish like salmon. When the weather’s warm, try chilling the wine for 30 minutes to draw out its vibrant cherry character.
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