I have a soft spot for chambourcin, I'm not sure why. It stems from when M and I were on holiday in Berry, which was when I was introduced to the variety. It can make big, heavy, spicy reds with lots of punch, and it's not something you see very often. I cracked it open this evening so I could provide a glass of something to a friend of mine who had come over, and we weren't at all disappointed. Capercaillie have made this wine predominantly in steel, so there is no heavy oakiness to get in the way of the flavour of the grape, which is a very full-flavoured variety.
It's a lovely light ruby in colour, not as dense looking as some I've seen, and the palate reflects that, with no overly strong tannins. The nose is full of that sweet dried fruit, fruitcake sort of smell, and the taste adds a delicious spiciness. Definitely I wine I would buy again.
Food: Veal.
Price: $25 a bottle.
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