Stalker spotted this recommendation for a fruity French number that goes well with mushrooms.
Domaine A.-F. Gros 1996 Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits ($9.99)
Clear ruby in colour with no hint of brown, still youthful looking in the glass, this pleasant Burgundy offers fresh red fruit aromas and earthy notes with a distant, palatable hint of "barnyard." Fresh and tart red fruit flavours show a distinct acidic snap.
There's still plenty of fruit and good structure in an appealing but rather simple wine that's probably best with food. U.S. importer: New Castle Imports Inc., Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Aug. 7, 2003) Food match - Pinot Noir in general and Burgundy in particular shows an affinity for mushrooms; this one made a fine match with the intense mushroom risotto featured in the September-October 2003 edition of a favourite food magazine, Cook's Illustrated.
Value - More than fair at this bargain-bin price.
When to drink - Three years ago, it was reported that this simple '96 needed time. Now the expert opinion is not sure it will show much more improvement, but it's far from going over the hill.
