STEAK TARTARE FLIRT WITH BEAUJOLAIS BY FLEURIE WIJNGAARDEN

While tasting the sample bottles Beujolais Coeur de Vendanges 2010 Pierre-Marie Chermette (Domaine du Vissoux) made me very enthusiastic.

According to Pierre-Marie, the quality of this top wine was partly due to a large proportion of Fleurie from the 2010 vintage. He blended the base Beaujolais with his Fleurie, one of the most expensive crus of Beaujolais.

Hand-picked grapes, minimal filtering…….compliments on this blend, which is perfect for spring and summer. Chill lightly and the freshness and accessible structure come into their own perfectly. But what do we eat with this wine? I KNOW! I was pleasantly surprised when I recently saw the classic “STEAK TARTARE, egg yolk, capers, mustard, and anchovies” on a menu. Together with a glass of Coeur de Vendanges 2010.
That is no longer flirting, that is a marriage.

Author: Wietze Snaak / www.josbeeres.nl / HG
Column Wietze Snaak – Jos Beeres Wine Merchant