Bordeaux. It's enough to make any sister wine region jealous because this slice of Southwestern France has enjoyed a long history as the most important classic wine region in the world. Yes, it's got lots of big-name chateaus that command high prices, but there are plenty of great values there, too.

Recommendations

Barton & Guestier Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2003 — $10
Roast chicken with Chateau Trimoulet Sainte-Émilion 2000 — $30
Château Magnol Haut-Médoc 2000 — $16
Pessac-Leognan Château La Garde 2000 — $20

Perfect Pairings

Trout a la Grenobloise and B&G Sauvignon Blanc
Bordeaux and Thanksgiving turkey
Roast chicken and Château Trimoulet

Resources

Château La Garde
Rue de La Tour
33650 Martillac, France
Ph: + 33-(0)5-56-72-71-07

Barton & Guestier
Blanquefort Cedex, France
Ph: + 33-(0)5-56-95-48-00
barton-guesteier@diageo.com, www.barton-guestier.com

The Little Nell
675 East Durant Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-4600
www.thelittlenell.com

Hostellerie de Plaisance
Place du Clocher
33330 St. Emilion, France
Ph: + 33-(0)5-57-55-07-55
www.hostellerie-plaisance.com

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