Yvecourt 2002 Red Bordeaux

Yvecourt 2002 Red
France

Usually Bordeaux wines are big, earthy, and heavily oaked; hearty wines for cool weather. Yvecourt, however, has done something different to create a lighter Bordeaux, perfect for summer. They have used the traditional blend of Bordeaux grapes - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc - and handled them gently in the winery to release the refreshing fruit flavors of the grapes.

Then, to avoid weighing the wine down, they forego aging the wine in oak barrels, so there are no woody aromas to obscure the fruit. This light-hearted spin on a traditional style makes for a wine rich with the flavors of plums, cherries, and raspberries. It's medium-bodied, and the tannins are light and unobtrusive. In celebration of this cheerful wine the makers have given it a beautiful bottled etched with grape leaves that adds a delightful visual appeal at the table.