Some years ago my husband and I spent a lovely Valentine’s week-end at the famed Beechwood Inn. If you don’t know about the Beechwood Inn it’s a bed and breakfast that caters to all things fine wine and gourmet food, located in northern Georgia. That week-end be enjoyed a lovely 5 course Burgundy inspired dinner with wines from Burgundy’s Beaujolais wine region, located just south of the famed red and white Burgundy appellations. Beaujolais boasts many famed appellations in its own right; Julienas, Moulin-a-Vent, and Chiroubles, just to name a few, ten Crus or plots of land, in all including my favorite, St. Amour. St. Amour is a village that dates back to Roman times, it means “St. Love” and is promoted around Valentine’s Day. The wines from this area are made predominantly from the Gamay grape (red); aromas of grape, peach and violet with a palate feel of prominent fresh raspberries, red berries and a stone fruit finish. And with St.Amour being from one of the most pristine areas, are capable of aging quite beautifully developing into a more subdued berry with added layers of deeper berry and earth. This wine is quite an experience and most befitting of its romantic symbolism. One the best producers of this wine is George Duboeuf. You can find his collection of wines, including most of the Crus of Beaujolais, at just about any reputable wine shop. So going back to my lovely Valentine’s week-end I need to mention one of the dishes we savored…..Coq au Vin. This rendition is from Tyler Florence. Enjoy it with your special someone paired with St. Amour…. and have wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Moi Amour, St. Amour
Some years ago my husband and I spent a lovely Valentine’s week-end at the famed Beechwood Inn. If you don’t know about the Beechwood Inn it’s a bed and breakfast that caters to all things fine wine and gourmet food, located in northern Georgia. That week-end be enjoyed a lovely 5 course Burgundy inspired dinner with wines from Burgundy’s Beaujolais wine region, located just south of the famed red and white Burgundy appellations. Beaujolais boasts many famed appellations in its own right; Julienas, Moulin-a-Vent, and Chiroubles, just to name a few, ten Crus or plots of land, in all including my favorite, St. Amour. St. Amour is a village that dates back to Roman times, it means “St. Love” and is promoted around Valentine’s Day. The wines from this area are made predominantly from the Gamay grape (red); aromas of grape, peach and violet with a palate feel of prominent fresh raspberries, red berries and a stone fruit finish. And with St.Amour being from one of the most pristine areas, are capable of aging quite beautifully developing into a more subdued berry with added layers of deeper berry and earth. This wine is quite an experience and most befitting of its romantic symbolism. One the best producers of this wine is George Duboeuf. You can find his collection of wines, including most of the Crus of Beaujolais, at just about any reputable wine shop. So going back to my lovely Valentine’s week-end I need to mention one of the dishes we savored…..Coq au Vin. This rendition is from Tyler Florence. Enjoy it with your special someone paired with St. Amour…. and have wonderful Valentine’s Day!
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