Lower ABV
From just south of the city of Bordeaux, this is classic white Graves built for seafood, salads and sipping. It's 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon done in steel. Fresh yellow and orange citrus and green apple... Read More
A lovely Left Bank, Cabernet-based, red with the polish and freshness of this great vintage. As Wine Spectator says in the 96 point rave, The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors.... Read More
The 3rd wine of this 2nd growth estate comes from younger vines and is mainly Merlot with just a touch of new French oak. Lovely aromas of red fruit and spice with a silky mid-palate and velvet finish that sustains nicely. Ready... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV Around 2000, Bojo legends Marcel and Marie Lapierre (Domaine Lapierre) and Jean-Claude Chanudet (Domaine Chamonard) discovered a plot of vines planted in 1914 on the edges of Brouilly and Morgon. They bought... Read More
Once again a blend of Merlot and Cabernet, all aged in oak, from the tiny Saint Emilion “satellite” Saint-Georges. Separated from it’s more famous neighbor but just a small stream, Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion... Read More
It's hard to believe at this price point, but this wine was a Wine Enthusiast Editor's Choice last vintage and Wine & Spirits Best Buy before that. The 2019 is better still. Vines were already planted here in 1466 when... Read More
Cos d’Estournel’s “other Grand Vin,” this features 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and splashes of Franc and Petit Verdot. Softer than you’d expect for Saint Estephe and delicious now. As WA says... Read More
Classic Pauillac structure and dryness is perfectly balanced by depth of fruit and loads of sweet spice. Decant now and enjoy for years to come. As Suckling.com says in the 96 point praise, Quite a bright and refined nose of paprika... Read More
A super-stylish, full-bodied and powerful Cabernet-based (72%) Bordeaux with plenty of energy and near-term cellar potential. As Suckling.com says in the 94 point review, “Good depth on the nose, showing blackcurrants, graphite... Read More
From Thomas Jefferson's time forward, one of the world's greatest wines. A bit more Sauvignon than usual in 2013 gives a touch of citrus to the broad, layered, flavors. As Wine Spectator says in the 98 point praise, Lightly... Read More
Yes, in their 94 point raves, the critics say you should wait until next year to drink this. But if you like your Bordeaux rich, deep, full of fruit and spice and ready to delight both Old World and Napa fans, it’s pretty... Read More
Topline: This is crazy delicious Pinot Noir and very fine red Burgundy that's seriously under-priced. Grab it before the market catches on. Caroline Fyot and Alexia Russo created this small estate in Mercurey in 2018 and make... Read More
Organic/Bio The 95 point 2024 edition was very good; this is better. It's a blend of 35% each Grenache Blanc and Roussanne with 15% each Bourboulenc and Clairette aged in 40% new French oak, 40% older barrels, and 20% concrete.... Read More
Organic/Bio
A deliciously direct blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan grown from Lirac down south into Provence. The organic grapes are hand harvested, fermented and aged 12 months in concrete tanks and... Read More
Believe it or not, this now 60 year-old wine is even better once it’s aired out a bit and delivers delight for 12+ weeks after opening if kept a little cool (the “+” is because we’ve never had a bottle... Read More
The second wine of one of a very top Pessac estate, this delivers extra richness from 39% Merlot with plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon structure and grip, all polished by 30 months in 75% new oak. As Vinous says in the 91-93 point... Read More
A delicious Right Bank Bordeaux that’s had enough time in bottle to really strut its stuff. Around 72% Merlot for body and volume and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon for blackcurrant fruit and accents of chocolate and wild herb.... Read More
Lower ABV Bordeaux Blanc in all but name – a quirk in the French wine laws – but in a Pouilly Fume/Sancerre style. It’s all Sauvignon Blanc with big lemon pulp fruit and a mouthwatering pepper spice. Winemaker... Read More
Just outside Saint Emilion, this blend of Merlot plus a splash of Cabernet delivers a classic Right Bank drinking experience plus the benefit of bottle age. Lovely redcurrant, cherry and fresh blackberry fruit is wrapped in savory... Read More
Organic/Bio Canon-Fronsac is one of the smallest named communes in Bordeaux and source of some of the most elegant yet structured values in the region. This one's a beauty, with deep purple berry fruit framed by notes of rich... Read More
Organic/Bio This is probably the single best Bordeaux value in the shop right now, mainly because the vintage is brilliant and the estate sells all they make without participating in the Bordeaux critics’ circus. From a... Read More
Organic/Bio In a few weeks from this writing, I’ll have dinner with winemaker Lou Rochet and get her to explain the details here. For now we know that this is about equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot with a dollop of... Read More
You may not think of Bordeaux as a perfect casual cookout red. But you should! This 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend with 50% new oak has the ripe fruit and spice for easy drinking and some smoky grip that loves anything... Read More
Tasting this wine from clay/limestone soils between Pauillac to the north and Bordeaux to the south, Jeb Dunnuck raves, “From the team at Ducru-Beaucaillou, the 2016 Château Ducluzeau is possibly one of the finest... Read More
Always solid, in 2020 Grand Puy Ducasse “pulls its socks up” with “a wonderful effort” says Vinous. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot done in mostly new oak, it’s open now and will... Read More
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