Community Tasting Note

NoahCap wrote:

Monday, August 2, 2021 - Wowww, this is shockingly good. Found this at a local shop (their last bottle) on sale for $26. What a bargain! I've heard that Grenache/Garnacha, when made in the right style, can closely resemble fine red Burgundy. But I'd never experienced that until this bottle. At such a low price, I probably would not have taken this bottle so seriously if I hadn't already read Eric Asimov's article on Comando G. Luckily, I had read the article, so I had this at cellar temp, out of a big Burgundy Grand Cru glass, and paid attention. It easily could have been 1er cru Chambolle-Musigny, no joke.

The color is translucent ruby, crystal clear, a watery rim, not a hint of browning. Aromas are gorgeous cherry, cranberry, raspberry, lots of rose petals, a bit of mushroom, moss. The nose, to me, is very autumnal, though remaining fresh. The palate is smooth, sexy, mouth filling, lively, and a touch medicinal. Tannins are very gentle and smooth. Though it really does taste like Burgundy, knowing that it's a Spanish Garnacha, I am convinced I can pick up a rugged stoniness that is not in your typical Burgundy. Maybe it's my romantic imagination...

I didn't start cooking dinner until after 7pm, so I didn't want to go to the store. Which means throwing something together with whatever I've got in the fridge. One of my favorites for times like these is Chef John's Sopa de Ajo- a Spanish soup that was just an amazing pairing with this wine. Check out Chef John from foodwishes.com if you haven't already and you cook a lot at home; I've been a fan for years.

Highly recommended wine, highly recommend recipe, and highly recommended pairing. Here's to a happy Monday night! Now time to track down some Comando G 1er cru.

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