An informal wine-related gathering was held on November 3rd, at the Bleu Olive bar, a moderne and cozy bistro, located rue de Grenelle in Paris 7th. During this tasting, its owner, Olivier, hosted us with creative and innovative wines, served along with delicious appetisers.
We first started off with white wines, as we were introduced to a deliciously medium-bodied Viognier 2015 (Domaine La Champine, C么te-R么tie region). Olivier then had us taste a white St-R茅gis 2015 (Ch芒teau de la Selve, Ard猫che region), which was very aromatic. We then moved on to red wines with a Syrah 2015 (also Domaine La Champine) and, as we tasted this wine, we all agreed on its notes of fresh and vibrant red fruits. Moreover, we got to enjoy a beautifully coloured Dauphin d鈥橭livier 2009 (Ch芒teau Olivier in Pessac, near Bordeaux). Before leaving, Olivier pulled out a bottle of Maury (Domaine Dauvergne Ranvier, Northern Rh么ne), a wine with lovely acidity.
Thank you Olivier for having both hosted us and privatised your fantastic bar. And a special thank you to Catherine, one of our most active club members, for having organised this get-together.
By Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos, President of AUP鈥檚 Wine Society