2016 Chateau Lafond Canon-Fronsac

From: Bordeaux, FranceBlend: Merlot Taste: A deliciously concentrated aroma with brambly raspberry, strawberry, and currant notes with hints of mocha and sweet cedar. On the palate, this wine is generous, elegant, and structured, matching its vintage and regional style. If you love fantastic bistro-Bordeaux that goes above its price point, you’ll want to discover (or rediscover!) this wine. Pairing: We’ve listed a few wine pairings for you below, but we love this with bistro fare. Pâté’s, steak frites, duck confit, and charcuterie would be our top picks, but lamb burgers or meatballs (check out the recipe below)- or even Swedish meatballs with gravy would be fantastic alongside this fine wine. Other pairing ideas include: Chicken Pizza. Right Bank red wines tend to be lighter in terms of the body. Thus, it is best to pair it with a chicken-based dish. Consider some sweet and savory plates for these wine styles. Chicken pizza with cilantro and red onions will offer you the best pairing,