{"id":16438,"date":"2019-03-07T09:17:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T14:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=16438"},"modified":"2019-03-07T09:19:19","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T14:19:19","slug":"two-legends-wines-from-chateaux-lafite-rothschild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/07\/two-legends-wines-from-chateaux-lafite-rothschild\/","title":{"rendered":"Two L\u00e9gende Wines from Ch\u00e2teaux Lafite Rothschild"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Legende Bordeaux Blanc 2017<\/p><\/div>\n

Recently we tasted and enjoyed two Bordeaux wines, a white and a red, from Ch\u00e2teaux Lafite Rothschild. These two wines, branded as L\u00e9gende, are not from the Lafite Rothschild\u2019s renowned aged vineyards but from younger and less prestigious vineyards owned by the famous winery and nearby vineyards. Compared to the venerated Ch\u00e2teaux de Rothschild wines, the L\u00e9gende wine brand is much more affordable and a good value.<\/p>\n

The L\u00e9gende Bordeaux Blanc 2017 was a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and S\u00e9millon. This white wine, with 12% alcohol, was dry. The color was a light yellow. The aroma was mild with intense notes of tropical fruit with a hint of honeysuckle after a late spring rain. The mouthfeel was smooth and silky. The taste was racy with notes of citrus. There were also notes reminiscent of tropical fruits like pineapple and melon. The wine had a long finish. We suggest enjoying this wine as an aperitif or paired with seafood or white meat. We enjoyed our wine with the delightful Spanish Manchego white cheese.<\/p>\n

The winery suggests pairing L\u00e9gende Bordeaux Blanc with a Mango and Crab Salad. The recipe takes a short 15 minutes to create. Main ingredients include: mango, red pepper, avocado, pear and king crab. The Mango and Crab Salad<\/a> recipe is available on the Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild website.<\/p>\n

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Legende Pauillac 2015<\/p><\/div>\n

The 2015 L\u00e9gende Pauillac was a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The wine had a dark ruby color with a ruby rim. The aroma included black fruits. The taste was reminiscent of blackberries, cassis,\u00a0 <\/span>black cherries, leather and licorice. The silky mouthfeel had soft tannins and the wine was medium\/full bodied. The finish was fruit forward and the wine had a long aftertaste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The winery suggest pairing the L\u00e9gende Pauillac wine with\u00a0 <\/span>Poached Beef. The main ingredients for the Poached Beef recipe include: fillet of beef, carrots, turnips, onion and potatoes. Preparation time is 40 minutes and cooking time is 25 minutes. This recipe is also on the Chateau Lafite Rothschild website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a Bordeaux wine, check out the Legende wines from Ch\u00e2teaux Lafite Rothschild<\/a>. Also try the recipes offered by the winery.<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy and Terry<\/p>\n