Lunch at La Tour des Vents, Bergerac Rouge

So we are here a couple of times in 2005 and it was my first thought in planning this trip. Great lunch and have a nice local wine. So why does this qualify as a "Wines for the rest of us?" Bergerac AOC is east of Bordeaux and St Emilion on the right and left banks of the Dordogne. Cepage is typical for the region. Price is substantially less; this is quality and value. 

This is a clear medium purple with a  touch of color separation at the edges. 

Nose is clean. Fruits are dark red and black, with blueberry in the background. Spicy black pepper. Maybe a hint of red roses. Vanilla. Biggest is the cedar and tobacco/cigar box. 

Tastes follow the nose. Tannin is velvety and softens with time in the glass. Acid and alcohol are medium. Finish is medium long. 

The wine is well balanced and I like it. It is typical for the region. It would not be fair to put it next to the top Classed Growths or St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, but it sure holds its own against the rest. 

Cepage is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. I am trying to local the percentages, but I suspect there is a good bit of Merlot in this. 

This is an excellent full bodied wine at a very good price. And, it worked great with the meal.