Château de Pennautier 2007
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Well, the stock markets are in another tizz. Up and down like the price of US claret. This time Dubai is the potential bad debt – yes the entire state! I am not sure what all the fuss is about. I understand the exposure is a mere £60bn – less than the Bank of England secretly lent to two British banks during the crumbliest stage of the credit crunch! Surely the emirate rulers can merely sell a few hundred Rolls Royces?
Oh well. If you are poorer than the Al Maktoums, here is a recession defying red. Yet another from South of France, Languedoc to be precise. I got mine from Majestic for £5.99 (2008 at £4.99 for two bottles or more at time of writing) and it tastes great. Rich yet not overpowering. Smooth yet not lounge lizard. Fruity yet not jammy. Tasty yet not over-alcoholic (13%).
The label recommends it for “convivial” occasions. I consider “carnivorous” equally valid. Also goes well with proletarian dishes like baked beans on toast. A proper bargain for these austere times.
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