The Bordeaux Wine Experience – Day 3

Adventures Around the World

I was soooo looking forward to this day. I love going to French farm markets and I can’t wait to invade Margaret’s gorgeous kitchen.

Today, we’re scheduled to go to Creon Farmers’ Market to shop for the ingredients we needed to cook our very own lunch. As expected, the farmers’ market was an assault to all the senses, in the most beautiful way. The colors, the various food smells, the food samples we had along the way, even the lovely snippets of French conversations that I couldn’t understand — all contributed to the uniqueness of the experience.

FYI rabbits in France are required to be sold with its head intact, so as not to confuse with cat. This is the most interesting tidbit i got today.
These rabbits are too cute.

Back at the chateau, we started our cooking adventure by donning our beautiful Bordeaux Wine Experience aprons. It’s the little touches like this that make this whole experience really special.

 

 

After slicing, dicing, and yes, a lot of drinking, lunch is finally served!!!

Smoked Salmon with Marinated Zucchini and Asparagus.

Yes, my dear friends, I cooked vegetables!

Fricasee of Chicken
Tuilles! Set on top of Parfait de Sauternes
Ronald, never failing to entertain and educate
What a beautiful day to be outdoors with the best people, best food and best wine. We had bottles of Margaux, La Tour and some kick-ass Armagnac. And Sauternes… god almighty, I love Sauternes.

Afternoon was set for those who want to see Bordeaux for themselves. Or a free time at the chateau. Mind you, staying at the chateau is a treat in itself.

This is Ronald Rens’  front yard. It overlooks Dordogne. NOT.TOO.SHABBY. I took this pic as I was stepping into our bus to take us to downtown Bordeaux. Almost made me want to stay…

In Bordeaux, we searched for mussels because we wanted something”light”. And because I didn’t take pictures, I totally forgot the name of the restaurant… It was in front of the river and is  two blocks left from this beautiful landmark.

Miroir d’eau at night

These are the wines we had for this day: ( I shake my head in disbelief as i type this. Seriously amazing)

  • Clos des Lunes, Lune d’Argent 2016, AOC Bordeaux Blanc Sec
  • Cuvé Hortense Prestige 2017, AOC Entre Deux Mers
  • Rosé de la Solitude 2017, AOC Bordeaux Rosé (Rosé made by Chateau de la Solitude, AOC Pessac-Léognan)
  • Rosé de Chevalier 2017, AOC Bordeaux Rosé (Rosé made by Domaine de Chevalier, AOC Pessac-Léognan)
  • Tertre Blanc 2015, vin de France (the white wine made by Château du Tertre, 5e Grand Cru Classé, AOC Margaux
  • Château Haut Brion 2006, 1e Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pessac-Léognan
  • Chateau Latour 1995, 1er Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pauillac
  • Chateau Rieussec 2001, 1e Grand Cru Classé, AOC Sauternes
  • Bas-Armagnac Francis Darroze 1985 Domaine de Bellair, (33 years in oak!) AOC Bas-Armagnac, from Double Magnum!

 

 

 

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