Le Beau Sud

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Le Beau Sud

GRAPES: 50% Vermentino, 50% Sauvignon Blanc

VINTAGE: Non-vintage

REGION: Pays D’OC, France

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12%

PRICE: $8.99

With Hurricane Isaias threatening the weekend, the forecast is decidedly soggy, and my outdoor plans are circling the drain. Fortunately, I have a contingency plan that requires absolutely no meteorological expertise: open a bottle of wine and start planning my next escape. If Mother Nature insists on keeping me indoors, the least I can do is give my airline miles something to look forward to. So, while the rain does its thing, I’ll sip Le Beau Sud, plot my next adventure, and pretend browsing flights is a productive way to spend an afternoon. Honestly though, there are worse ways to ride out the storm.

Le Beau Sud is a French white blend from the south of France. The two grapes, Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, bring something different to the glass. Together, they make for a fresh, easy-drinking white wine. And with its generous one-liter bottle, there’s a little extra to enjoy, and we all know I am going to need it

Without further ado, let’s get into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Pale Straw Yellow with a soft golden hue

  • Bright citrus notes | Lemon and Grapefruit

  • Subtle notes of peach and floral aromas on the nose

  • Bright acidity without being aggressively tart like Sauvignon Blancs can be

  • Light-bodied wine with a fresh/dry finish

Verdict:

Overall, Le Beau Sud is an incredibly easy-drinking, fruit-forward white wine that delivers freshness without asking much of your wallet. It’s not the most complex bottle on the shelf, but it’s a great choice for a casual glass on the patio, a seafood dinner, or even surviving a rainy weekend. And then there’s the fact that I reached for a French wine. Coincidence? I think not. I think my subconscious is reminding me that my next trip may be a return to France. If you need me, I’ll be researching flights with a glass in hand. Santé!

If you try this, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Until Next Time!

Disclaimer: All wines mentioned in this post were purchased independently. I am not an agent or representative of Trader Joe’s and cannot assist individuals in sourcing or obtaining wines featured in my posts. All opinions shared are my own and based on personal experience.

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

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