1955 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (2nd edition revised)

U. K. B. G. GUIDE TO DRINKS

ST. EMILION These wines are sometimes referred to as the Burgundies of the Bordeaux, having more body than most Bordeaux. The best known are Chateau Ausone „ Cheval Blanc „ Pavie CIos Fourtet. St. Emilion wines are all red wines and are best at about 10-12 years old, although they can be drunk younger than this. POMEROL Another area of red wines which is separated from the St. Emilion area only by a roadway, and are best drunk younger than the St. EmiUon wines. The best known are Chhteau Petit Village „ Petrus „ La Conseillante La Vieux Chateau-Certan. PALUS These are the wines produced in the vineyards of the rich alluvial soil on either banks of the rivers or on the islands in the rivers or in the plains of the area. There is an abundance of this wine, but quality is sacrificed for quantity however. SERVICE Those red wines which have thrown a sediment or "crust"should either be carefully decanted in front of a strong light, using a decanting funnel, or by the use of a wine cradle. Care should be taken in not disturbing the sediment as any of this served in the drink will spoil it. The remainder of the bottle containing the sediment should be thrown away. The red wines should be served at the temperature of the room and should not be placed under the hot water tap nor near a fire. It is far better to serve them direct as they come from the cellar than to resort to this practice which"kills"the wine. 178