TN Turned on by a cheap trick

I don't have a lot of good bdx in my cache, but enough that I keep my hands off. So, tonight, as I grilled a NY strip and asparagus with my favorite prep of EVOO and Herbs de Provence, I figured it was a good time to open one of my cheapo Bordeaux wines. The Ch. Saint-Sulpice 06 was just the ticket. I paid 13.99 for it several years ago, and it is worth maybe 15.00 USD now. It's a Frederick Wildman import, so someone saw some value in it. Initially, some dark fruit and just a teeny bit of funk on the nose. Tannins? Fughedaboutit. However, every bite of my steak paired beautifully with this blend of 70% merlot, 20% cab sauv and 10% cab franc. After an hour or so, it just faded into a softer version of its former self, but still very pleasing. It certainly doesn't have longevity, but I wish I had a few more bottles for grill nights ahead.

[David M. Bueker]

Surrender!

In some ways, Julia, that sounds like a perfect bottle. Unpretentious, pleasing, just being what it is. Nice note; i enjoyed reading it.

In some ways, Julia, that sounds like a perfect bottle. Unpretentious, pleasing, just being what it is. Nice note; i enjoyed reading it.

Exactly what I thought.
Nice when the meal is still the emphasis.
Best, Jim

[James Roscoe]

Bingo!!!!!
This is what Ryan is talking about when he talks about the outer appelations in Bdx! Well done!
Surrender Dorthy! Indeed!

[Jenise]

In some ways, Julia, that sounds like a perfect bottle. Unpretentious, pleasing, just being what it is.

+3.

There is nothing harder to get across to the neophyte, especially if they're not fairly equally conversant where food is concerned.

Bingo!!!!!
This is what Ryan is talking about when he talks about the outer appelations in Bdx! Well done!
Surrender Dorthy! Indeed!

Yep! And 2006 combines charm and quality in an exceptional way for the price.