The holidays are right around the corner so it’s a perfect time to think about giving the wine lover on your list a gift to remember. If you haven’t yet heard of Millesima USA, you are in for a special treat.
We recommend the Travel Around Bordeaux: The Discovery Red Wine Gift Set.For a link to all of the Millesima sets, visit http://www.millesima-usa.com/travel-around-gift-sets.html
Whether you are a novice to wine tasting or an experienced connoisseur, you will enjoy this fine wine collection. The Bordeaux region of France includes nearly 300,000 acres making it the country’s largest wine appellation. The wines produced here are typically dry, medium to full-bodied reds that age well over time. The specialized terroir of the region is credited to producing the signature aromas and tastes of Bordeaux wines.
This gift set features three bottles that take wine lovers on a tour to Chateau La Gaffeliere in Saint-Emilion, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste in Pauillac and Chateau Gloria in Saint-Julien.Our favorite in the collection is the Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2009, a deliciously fruity full-bodied red with flavors of cherries and currants with a hint of spices. The medium-bodied Chateau Picque Caillou 2001 has a richer flavor with smokier notes of cedar with a Burgundy style taste. The deep purple Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne 2004 was full of sweet flavor that comes from blackberries, blueberries and other spices.
The wines included in this gift set are designed to showcase the best of each region’s unique winemaking style. If you aren’t familiar with the differing flavors of the regions, be sure to check out the booklet that includes detailed information on each region as well as flavor notes. The gift set is available in three or six bottle gift-wrapped sets (the six-bottle collection includes a wine travel tote).
Millesima USA offers a selection of fine and rare wines, including French, Italian and New World brands. The three-bottle gift set retails for $330 and the six-bottle gift set is $660. For more information, visit http://www.millesima-usa.com/travel-around-bordeaux-the-connoisseur-red-wine-gift-set-0000.html.
