Two Overlooked BORDEAUX Appellations

This video focuses on two outstanding red Bordeaux values from the satellite appellations of Saint Emilion. The wine has good international availability, they drink well on release but often have the potential to age for a decade. Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine, tastes and discusses two benchmark wines from the region. The topic here is on the part of Bordeaux known as the Right Bank. Included in the Right Bank is the medieval town of St Emilion, along with the broader appellation of the same name. It’s home to some of the most iconic, age-worthy and priciest wines of the entire region. To its north and east are the Saint Emilion satellite appellations. Today, there are four nearby appellations that combine a commune or village name, along with that of St Emilion. Two are being featured in this video, Lussac St Emilion and Montagne St Emilion, both are large appellations that offer wines that can routinely be found with a good specialty wine retailer. As with St Emilion, the predominant grape variety within the satellite appellations is Merlot. Cabernet Franc sometimes takes the lead role, but it's more often a supporting player. Cabernet Sauvignon can be found, but it’s overall a minor component in this part of Bordeaux. The wines routinely see time in oak, typically for up to 12 months or so, but generally to a lower level versus St Emilion proper. 2019 Chateau Bel Air Lussac Saint Emilion $25 This wine was purchased at K&L in San Francisco K&L Wine Merchants - https://www.klwines.com/ https://www.chateau-belair.com/index.... 2019 Vieux Chateau Palon Montagne Saint Emilion $25 Currently promo at Total Wine & More through the 2nd of September, 2024 Chapter markers: 0:00 - 0:28 Intro 0:29 - 2:12 Overview of the St Emilion Satellites 2:13 - 2:32 Recent Vintage Assessment 2:33 - 4:56 Wine 1 Review 4:57 - 7:41 Wine 2 review 7:42 - 11:20 Retaste After Aerating #bordeaux #merlot #winetasting #winelife #wine #mwlife #wineculture #wineeducation #frenchwine #bargains #winelover #wset #totalwine #bobpaulinski #masterofwine #winetime #wine