The American University of Paris Wine Society was honored鈥攆or a second time this ann茅e scolaire鈥攖o be hosted by Olivier, owner of the cozy Bleu Olive Epicerie, for a charming evening tasting through some of France's most storied wine regions. Our first informal gathering of 2017鈥攐r, as we like to refer to it as, a Spring Quarter Sip-off鈥攖ook place the evening of January 26 inside Bleu Olive's modern, cozy bistro, located rue de Grenelle in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Throughout the duration of the soir茅e, Olivier introduced us to eclectic, organic, and innovative wines from small-batch producers, paired with scumptious cheeses, p芒t茅s, and charcuterie that complemented the rich flavors selected for the evening.
The evening opened with a tasty, biodynamic white: Domaine Fouassier Sancerre, Les Grands Groux 2014: a delightful, organic wine from the Southwest of France. We then traveled to the Rh么ne to taste a ravishing red: Saint-Joseph, AOC, 2014, from Jean-Michel G茅rin. But the overall favorite of the evening was a perfectly balanced and 100% natural: 60% Cabernet, 30% Grenache, 10% Cinsault C么teaux de l'Ard猫che, a wine m茅lange with delectable harmony. Merci beaucoup to Olivier and the entire Bleu Olive team for hosting us for a delicious flight through French varietals, and for privatizing your wonderful locale. And a special thank you to Sam and Evelyn, two executive team members, for having helped execute and document the night.
Catherine Caldwell, President, 黑料正能量 Wine Society
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