Sip of the Day

December 30, 2020

Day #365 of the year.

Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin

BACON – forbidden to some, but personal heaven to me. Today is National Bacon Day and I have my cast iron pan loaded and ready to celebrate. In my experience, the best place to buy bacon is in your city’s Polish or German butcher shop. If you have never been to one you won’t be able to imagine the array of choices and flavors available. A Slab of bacon cut to order is the best way to go; supper market vacuum-packed bacon is just for emergency. I will grill my 1inch custom cut Hungarian Style bacon (covered in fine paprika) and pair it with Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin that is equally as sublime and velvety as this cut of meat – Cheers!

ORIGIN

Burgundy, France

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin reflects the quality characteristics of the commune—deep color with a multifaceted berry and red fruit bouquet, a full tannic structure and a mellow texture that carries into a lasting finish.

Food Match

This powerful and perfumed wine requires elaborate, flavorful foods such as leg of lamb, boeuf bourguignon and strong cheeses.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.