TN: Forgotten Fronsac

So Betsy was perusing the new Mark Bittman book , decided to try one of Daniel Boulud's lamb recipes. Lamb chop marinated in orange juice and zest, grilled with zucchini and yellow squash, and then topped with a reduction of the marinade and orange marmalade. Lamb made me think Bordeaux or Bordeaux varietals, but the citrus, plus the fact we were eating outside on a warm day, didn't make me want to try a better claret. So I went looking for a cheapie, and found one I can't remember buying, the 1998 Puy Guilhem (Fronsac). Fully mature, not much in the way of tannins remaining. This could use a bit more tannin and/or acid for structure, but not bad. Dark berry and plum fruit, some cedar and bay leaf. OK quaffer, fits the bill for an al fresco summer lamb wine. I check Access this AM, no clue where I bought it but it was $9. Good deal at that price. B

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency

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