{"id":34900,"date":"2023-04-10T12:21:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/?p=34900"},"modified":"2026-02-22T09:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T09:45:15","slug":"its-always-a-good-time-for-grilling-enjoy-domaine-bousquet-reserve-organic-malbec-with-chimichurri-flank-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/its-always-a-good-time-for-grilling-enjoy-domaine-bousquet-reserve-organic-malbec-with-chimichurri-flank-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s always a good time for grilling. Enjoy Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec with Chimichurri & Flank Steak."},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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IT’S WINE & DINE TIME!<\/a><\/h2>\n

4\/9\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n

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This month features treats from Argentina!<\/p>\n

The sultry tango dance might come to mind when one thinks of Argentina. And when it comes to wine and food, Malbec and chimichurri sauce lead the way in\u00a0 creating an enticing dance on the palate!<\/p>\n

Domaine Bousquet is a family-owned winery and Argentina\u2019s largest producer and exporter of organically grown wines. It is located in the Gualtallary Valley, high up in the Tupungato district of the Uco Valley, where altitudes can reach up to 5,249 ft.\u00a0The winery was founded in 1997 by winemaker Jean Bousquet, originally from Carcassonne in Southwest France, where his family expands four generations of winemaking.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Domaine Bousquet is noted for its use of French and Argentinian winemaking techniques. French-born Anne Bousquet, daughter of Jean and President and CEO of the company, stated,\u00a0\u201cThe objective of the Bousquet family was to unite our tradition of European winemaking with the ideal agricultural conditions in Mendoza.<\/em>\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u200b<\/div>\n
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Anne Bousquet Photo courtesy of Domaine Bousquet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Domaine Bousquet is the only estate with sand as its primary soil.\u00a0Sandy soil drains well and retains heat that helps to produce highly aromatic wines. With minimal rainfall, water delivery to the vines is controlled by an irrigation process through a drop-by-drop system with pure mountain run-off. This creates lower pH in the grape, resulting in higher acidity and more color in the wine.<\/p>\n

All Domaine Bousquet wines are made from 100% organic fruit ever since the first vines were planted. Special attention is always taken to preserve the purity of the organic fruit. The benefits of a cool climate, sandy soil, controlled water irrigation, and healthy organic grapes, set the stage for quality wines.<\/p>\n

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec<\/span><\/strong>
\nThis wine is a beautiful blend of 85% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are harvested from the estate\u2019s best plots with low yields. And the wine is aged for ten months in French oak.<\/div>\n

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Nose<\/u>: Plum, dark berries, spice, and a hint of floral.
\nPalate<\/u>: Layered with blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry, chocolate, and pepper with a long finish. Nicely balanced with soft tannins and good acidity.
\nAlcohol:<\/u>\u00a0\u00a014.5%
\nSRP<\/u>: $15-18
\nPairing suggestions<\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0Grilled meat, pasta, stews, and seared tuna.<\/div>\n
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Argentina is the original home of chimichurri sauce, and it is considered a household staple and always made with fresh, natural ingredients. It can be served as a stand-alone condiment or used as a marinade.\u00a0\u00a0Every Argentine household claims its own version of the chimichurri recipe. But broadly speaking, green chimichurri (chimichurri verde), the most familiar version, is a combo of finely chopped fresh green herbs and garlic blended with olive oil and red wine vinegar or lemon juice.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe following is a classic chimichurri recipe, although Anne Bousquet suggests you\u00a0\u201cfeel free to play around a bit and make it your own — just like we do in Argentina!<\/em>\u201d
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\n\u200bChimichurri With Grilled Flank Steak<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n1 small shallot cut into wedges
\n2 garlic cloves
\n\u00bc cup of red wine vinegar \u2013 or lemon juice if you prefer
\n\u00be cup flat-leaf parsley, stems removed and finely chopped \u2013 or a 50\/50 blend of parsley and cilantro
\n1 tbsp fresh oregano, stems removed.
\n\u00be cup extra virgin olive oil
\n1 \u00bd tsp kosher salt
\n1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or you can amp up the heat with a little paprika or cayenne)<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong>
\nCombine shallot, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Stir in parsley (and\/or cilantro) and oregano, and mash together gently with a pestle.<\/p>\n

Whisk in olive oil using a fork, then season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

In Argentina, half the chimichurri recipe is usually set aside and reserved as a sauce. The remainder is combined with the beef in a covered dish and chilled for at least three hours or overnight before grilling. When ready, remove beef from the chimichurri marinade, pat dry, and grill.<\/p>\n

Serve beef with reserved chimichurri sauce on the side. And don\u2019t forget the wine!<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a reason why Malbec is Argentina\u2019s most beloved red wine,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>says Anne. \u201cNot only does Malbec thrive in the high desert growing conditions of Mendoza, especially in our high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, but when it comes to pairing with steak, few wines can hold a candle to the bold aromatics, abundant\u00a0\u00a0fruit flavor, and smooth tannins of Malbec, especially with leaner cuts such as top sirloin and flank steak. Nothing spices up a nice, juicy steak like a generous dash of chimichurri sauce and a glass of Malbec!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Until next time\u2026<\/p>\n

Saludos y disfruta de tu comida!
\nPenina<\/p>\n

To leave a comment or if you have an inquiry, please contact me at\u00a0wineknittercomments@gmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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