As I’ve mentioned I love Cougar Town, and not just because the main character Jules Cobb will use any occasion for a glass of red wine. (Yes, the term “breakfast wine” has even been used.) The show is actually very funny and Courteney Cox is allowed to display a comedic range well beyond Monica Gellar.
So every Wednesday I’m always faced with a very tough decision. What wine am I going to pair with tonight’s episode?
Today I’m feeling a Domaine de Boischampt Juliénas 2006. To go with the kooky, eccentric vibe of the show I’m thinking Gamay. While often overlooked as a grape varietal in favor of that behemoth Pinot Noir, the Gamay grape actually has a lot to offer in both texture and taste.
For anyone who despises full-bodied reds, Gamay is perfect you. There’s a hint of cinnamon with an overwhelming burst of raspberry flavor. This particular wine, hailing from Juliénas also contains a distinct aroma of peonies. And this is one of the few reds that decanting is unnecessary. In fact, it tastes better chilled. (Tonight in New York I left this bottle outside on my porch for about fifteen minutes and it was ready to go!)
If you’re watching a light, fun show like Cougar Town, hold off on the Pinot for just one night and try a refreshing Gamay. And while you’re at it, pair it with some Brie. It’s delicious!
If you’re watching a light, fun show like Cougar Town, hold off on the Pinot for just one night and try a refreshing Gamay. And while you’re at it, pair it with some Brie. It’s delicious!
(Fun Fact: One person who hated Gamay was Phillipe the Bold who forbade the planting of the grape in the main region of Burgundy, pushing it southward to Beaujolais. Some people will never see beyond Pinot Noir!)
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