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| 2019 Chateau Meyney (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We've all seen the general rise in quality in Bordeaux over the past two decades, and now even the Cru Bourgeois (or Cru Classé) estates are gaining some serious recognition while still remaining top-tier QPR buys that you can stash away in the cellar. At the head of that pack is St-Éstephe's Château Meyney, always a savvy choice to overdeliver, and we've got a must-see mini-vertical on offer today, Since 2013 under the consulting direction of Château Angélus' Hubert de Bouard, Meyney is on a real tear, with mounting critical accolades that are far outpacing the estate's cru bourgeois classification. Each of the vintages below is a gem, but the undisputed highlights are the benchmark 2020 and 2022. "The 2020 Meyney turned out beautifully. Fresh, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 impresses with its energy and delineation," notes Antonio Galloni. The warm, dry 2022 vintage produced a profound, long-haul thoroughbred that offers extreme bang for your collectible buck, with widespread acclaim for all corners of the professional press. "A serious overachiever" according to Galloni, "this appears to be the best Meyney produced for quite some time, and it's well worth seeking out," notes Wine Advocate's William Kelley. In short, these acclaimed gems are some of the smartest bets for your cellar that you'll find, with tons of upside potential and case-buy pricing. | ||
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| 2019 La Dame de Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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Read More One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a Bordeaux fan or collector is returning again and again to a lauded vintage to see how the wines are evolving. Of course, it's all the more enjoyable as Bordeaux offers you countless opportunities to do so without breaking the bank. Where the book-end vintages of the acclaimed "trifecta" of 2018, 2019, and 2020 are built on power and longevity, the middle vintage has always stood out for its approachability and refinement, which is clearly apparent in these best-selling, fan-favorite value performers on offer today. Leading off, we have "a really fabulous Cantemerle that surely represents outstanding value" per Neal Martin, who notes "You have no excuse not to have this in your cellar." The 93-point Chasse-Spleen is another hidden gem from Moulis-en-Médoc's most well-known estate, while "the purity and finesse are really something" on the 2019 Pedesclaux Pauillac, according to Jeb Dunnuck. With the pedigree of a multiple 100-point grand vin behind it, the 2019 La Dame de Montrose is once again one of the great second-wine buys of the vintage, "a serious Dame de Montrose, with clear ageing potential," according to Jane Anson. Best of all, each of these wines is showing out right now and starting to offer prime drinking for any Bordeaux lover who can't resist pulling a cork. And at these prices, you don't have to think twice about it! | ||
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| 2019 Ormes de Pez (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of high scoring Bordeaux, all under $40! From some of the region's most undervalued estates, these "three lollipop" selections hit the sweet spot for Bordeaux lovers seeking outstanding value, a range of age worthy blends unbeatably priced for Bordeaux bargain hunters to stock the cellar and enjoy often.
Whether deciding on a few favorites or finding it hard to choose, these high scoring Bordeaux blends are bargain priced for mixing a case, a sweet deal for anyone seeking to pull the cork on a terrific Bordeaux more often. | ||
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| 2014 Cos d'Estournel (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Boasting the stunning longevity typical of first growth Bordeaux, the quality of Cos d'Estournel has skyrocketed under the leadership of entrepreneur Michel Reybier since his purchase of the Chateau in 2000. Producing exceptionally elegant and opulent Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blends year over year, this special selection from Cos d'Estournel encompasses a range of vintages from the 99pt 2005 to the 98+pt 2018, offering elegant, layered fruit, impressive texture and staggering intensity, some ready to enjoy now and all cellar-worthy for decades to come, now at exceptional pricing. Situated on the hill just north of Lafite-Rothschild on the Route des Chateaux, the extravagant Taj Mahal-like façade of Cos d'Estournel hints at the spellbinding greatness of the wines produced on the estate, the iconic vista engraved on its labels. Established in southern Saint Estephe on Bordeaux's Left Bank in 1801, Cos d'Estournel was classified as a Second Growth in 1855 but over the last two decades under Reybier has acquired a reputation rivalling nearby first growth estates. With the assistance of technical director Dominique Arangoits, Michel Reybier's upgrades at Cos have included construction of a modern 100% gravity flow cellar to preserve the character of the fruit and the identification of different soil types in the vineyards to improve viticulture, improvements reflected in the wines' consistently excellent ratings over the last 15 vintages. Boasting a higher gravel content than most estates in Saint Estephe ("Cos" translates as "hill of pebbles"), the pebble-strewn vineyards are divided into distinct parcels based on soil type and exposure, with the vines averaging over 40 years of age. Employing extra care to preserve the estate's 100 year old Merlot vines, each parcel is meticulously tended and harvested at optimal ripeness, with the old vine Merlot contributing rich fruit and harmonic balance to the opulent signature style of Cos d'Estournel. Over 200 years after founder Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel envisioned an estate that would create extraordinary wine, Cos d'Estournel is producing some of the most complex and ageworthy Bordeaux in the region, now under the thoughtful stewardship of Michel Reybier. Described as "one of Bordeaux's greatest properties" by Wine Spectator critic James Molesworth, these Cos d'Estournel Bordeaux blends are precise, focused and long-lived, offering the first growth quality of its nearby neighbors in Pauillac at a fraction of the price. | ||
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| 2020 Chateau Meyney (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We've all seen the general rise in quality in Bordeaux over the past two decades, and now even the Cru Bourgeois (or Cru Classé) estates are gaining some serious recognition while still remaining top-tier QPR buys that you can stash away in the cellar. At the head of that pack is St-Éstephe's Château Meyney, always a savvy choice to overdeliver, and we've got a must-see mini-vertical on offer today, Since 2013 under the consulting direction of Château Angélus' Hubert de Bouard, Meyney is on a real tear, with mounting critical accolades that are far outpacing the estate's cru bourgeois classification. Each of the vintages below is a gem, but the undisputed highlights are the benchmark 2020 and 2022. "The 2020 Meyney turned out beautifully. Fresh, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 impresses with its energy and delineation," notes Antonio Galloni. The warm, dry 2022 vintage produced a profound, long-haul thoroughbred that offers extreme bang for your collectible buck, with widespread acclaim for all corners of the professional press. "A serious overachiever" according to Galloni, "this appears to be the best Meyney produced for quite some time, and it's well worth seeking out," notes Wine Advocate's William Kelley. In short, these acclaimed gems are some of the smartest bets for your cellar that you'll find, with tons of upside potential and case-buy pricing. | ||
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| 2015 Chateau Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A Second Growth says the 1855 Classification, Montrose has, since the 1989 vintage, secured its position as a “super second” with three 100 point wines; back to back 1989 and 1990, then again in 2009. Further to impress, seven out of the last ten vintages have scored 95 points or better. Significant investment at the property began in the 1980’s and with the purchase of the estate in 2006, investment continued and intensified thanks to the brothers Oliver and Martin Bouygues, the Chateau’s new owners. The brothers, owners of the eponymous construction company, not surprisingly decided to purchase a Chateau that yields wines constructed for the long haul with a foundation firmly set on a gravel bed ridge mixed with black sand on clay and marl, textbook for the appellation St. Estephe. The Chateau enjoys a commanding river view - overlooking the Gironde, as does Chateau Cos d’Estournel, the other Second Growth of the appellation. The other classified growths of St. Estephe are Calon-Segur 3rd Growth, Lafon-Rochet 4th Growth, and Cos Labory 5th Growth. Montrose is a serious building block for any cellar’s collection with superb aging potential. The quintessential St. Estephe. | ||
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| 2022 Chateau Meyney (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "This is an extraordinary vintage that will go down in record books as one of the all-time greats." - Jeb Dunnuck When Bordeaux's 2022 vintage premiered three years ago, there was some uncertainty as to how the wines would play out from such a hot, dry growing season, one which surely promised wines of massive power, ripeness, and weight. Would it be too much of a good thing? As it appeared then, and as it has turned out now that the wines are releasing to market, it's an extraordinary campaign among the best of the century. As Dunnuck observes, "Now that the wines are in bottles, it’s clear they have fully lived up to the early hype—and not just at the high end. The 2022s are deep, layered, and concentrated while staying beautifully balanced, light on their feet, and elegant." Today's selection presents an incredible treasure trove that showcases the vintage's greatest features at every price in the spectrum, leaving no doubt as to how good 2022 Bordeaux really is. | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We just can't get enough of the incredible 2019 Bordeaux! Described as "unquestionably a great vintage for Bordeaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, this absolutely stunning lineup of exceptional 2019s are all rated 97 pts and above with four scoring 100 pts., offered at value pricing that's hard to resist – pick a few favorites or mix a case or two and prepare to enjoy these age worthy beauties for years to come. "One heck of an impressive Margaux" according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Chateau Giscours is mostly Cabernet with 35% Merlot, its well-integrated oak and ripe tannins poised to evolve for "two decades or so," - as Antonio Galloni of Vinous declares, "The 2019 is fabulous - that's all there is to it." Earning the #13 spot of the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022, the "perfect" 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Troplong Mondot is a dazzling St. Emilion blend of mostly Merlot, "without question one of the wines of the vintage" according to critic Galloni that Jane Anson of Inside Bordeaux calls "impressive" with chalky limestone tannins that "speaks of its soils." A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend from Pessac Leognan, the muscular 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Haut Bailly is "just magic" according to the Wine Advocate's Lisa Perrotti-Brown, described as "unquestionably a big wine with a brilliant future" by critic Galloni. Always delivering one of the top values from Pauillac since its transformation by the brilliant Alfred Tesseron and his team, the powerful and alluring 99 pt. 2019 Chaeau Pontet Canet is "extremely well balanced and well-integrated" according to Decanter's Georgina Hindle, a full-bodied Left Bank blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon that Hindle calls "just such a great wine, everything you want" with firm, velvety tannins "promising a long life." Declaring "Oh, this is good," Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson calls St. Estephe's elegant 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Montrose "a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine" and one that "makes you smile," summed up by James Suckling as "polished and very fine with lovely length." The massive 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron offers the power of well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a little Merlot, boasting a firm tannic grip that "lands you squarely in Pauillac" according to critic Anson that "will age for decades without breaking a sweat." Blending mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc, St. Emilion's lush 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Canon 100 pt. is described as "one of the most refined, elegant Right Bank wines of the vintage" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley, "with a deep core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins" and as noted by the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth, "a fine lacy thread of chalky minerality" that James Suckling declares "one for the cellar." Elegantly crafted from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Neal Martin of Vinous calls the enchanting 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande "an absolute show-stopper" with gorgeous aromatics reminiscent of Latour, "a powerful, multi-dimensional Pichon-Lalande," that he sums up in a single word, "Stunning." Described as "a brilliant wine as one of the stars of the show from Margaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, the Left Bank's classically-styled 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Palmer is "a very fine wine with a serious structure" that "will age for many years" according to the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss and called "a brilliant rendition of the contemporary Palmer style" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley. A treasure trove of exceptional Left and Right bank blends promising decades of longevity, those Bordeaux fans and collectors who make room in the cellar for these top-rated 2019's will be rewarded again and again, these beautiful top-rated Bordeaux certain to provide enjoyment for years to come. | ||
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| 2020 La Dame de Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Another sweet deal on a cellar-worthy assortment of high-scoring Bordeaux values, this treasure trove of irresistible selections includes a stellar range of under-the-radar gems and perennial B-21 favorites all priced to stack by the case. The highlights start with the 96-point 2020 Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse, "a striking wine, loaded with potential" per Antonio Galloni, and continues with arguarbly one of greatest values in the Left Bank, Montrose's second wine La Dame de Montrose. The 2019 boasts an earthy minerality described as "almost Pauillac like" by Vinous' Neal Martin and declared a "serious Dame de Montrose" by Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson. Calling it "one of the most exciting insider wines of the entire Bordeaux region," Anson describes the refined 96-point 2020 Chateau Gloria as "rich, silky and utterly delicious," with the structure to age for another two decades. Collectors shouldn't sleep on the 2019 Pedesclaux.Sourced from vineyards near First Growth Lafite Rothschild, it's "a racy, voluptuous Pauillac" that's "terrific in 2019" according to Galloni, offering "ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness." Rounding out the highlights, perennial overachiever Marquis D'Alesme hit another QPR homerun in 2020 with "effortless Margaux finesse" that will evolve over the next two decades. Of course, these are just a few of the spectacular values you'll find below, so don't hesitate to dive deep into the full roster below and even deeper into our full Bordeaux inventory, where you'll find countless overperforming stunners like these at prices that make it easy for any Bordeaux fan to load up big. | ||
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| 2017 Chateau Meyney (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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6 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We've all seen the general rise in quality in Bordeaux over the past two decades, and now even the Cru Bourgeois (or Cru Classé) estates are gaining some serious recognition while still remaining top-tier QPR buys that you can stash away in the cellar. At the head of that pack is St-Éstephe's Château Meyney, always a savvy choice to overdeliver, and we've got a must-see mini-vertical on offer today, Since 2013 under the consulting direction of Château Angélus' Hubert de Bouard, Meyney is on a real tear, with mounting critical accolades that are far outpacing the estate's cru bourgeois classification. Each of the vintages below is a gem, but the undisputed highlights are the benchmark 2020 and 2022. "The 2020 Meyney turned out beautifully. Fresh, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 impresses with its energy and delineation," notes Antonio Galloni. The warm, dry 2022 vintage produced a profound, long-haul thoroughbred that offers extreme bang for your collectible buck, with widespread acclaim for all corners of the professional press. "A serious overachiever" according to Galloni, "this appears to be the best Meyney produced for quite some time, and it's well worth seeking out," notes Wine Advocate's William Kelley. In short, these acclaimed gems are some of the smartest bets for your cellar that you'll find, with tons of upside potential and case-buy pricing. | ||
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| 2016 Chateau Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Capbern (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Lilian Ladouys (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2020 Les Ormes de Pez (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2009 Chateau Montrose (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More A Second Growth says the 1855 Classification, Montrose has, since the 1989 vintage, secured its position as a “super second” with three 100 point wines; back to back 1989 and 1990, then again in 2009. Further to impress, seven out of the last ten vintages have scored 95 points or better. Significant investment at the property began in the 1980’s and with the purchase of the estate in 2006, investment continued and intensified thanks to the brothers Oliver and Martin Bouygues, the Chateau’s new owners. The brothers, owners of the eponymous construction company, not surprisingly decided to purchase a Chateau that yields wines constructed for the long haul with a foundation firmly set on a gravel bed ridge mixed with black sand on clay and marl, textbook for the appellation St. Estephe. The Chateau enjoys a commanding river view - overlooking the Gironde, as does Chateau Cos d’Estournel, the other Second Growth of the appellation. The other classified growths of St. Estephe are Calon-Segur 3rd Growth, Lafon-Rochet 4th Growth, and Cos Labory 5th Growth. Montrose is a serious building block for any cellar’s collection with superb aging potential. The quintessential St. Estephe. | ||
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| 2019 Frank Phelan (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2022 Les Ormes de Pez (750ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2019 Tronquoy (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2019 Chateau Montrose (1.5L) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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3 B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More 2019 Bordeaux seems like the vintage that almost wasn't. With years typically remembered for the harvest weather and the quality of the wines, 2019 was defined by the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in early Spring 2020 and the ensuing market volatility. Benefiting from our long-standing relationships in the region coupled with the favorable exchange rate, here is a unique opportunity to acquire an astounding range of the top Bordeaux blends of the 2019 vintage at exceptional pricing, delivered ex-Chateaux, many in ageworthy magnums and most in original wooden cases. All scoring 97 points and above from critics across the board, this is a special offering that will be hard to resist. Let's dig in. With hot weather favoring the full development and ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson calls the 98pt Left Bank beauty 2019 Montrose "a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine" concluding, "Oh, this is good." Impeccably crafted vintage over vintage, the long-lived 99pt 2019 Pontet Canet will be "best after 2028," according to critic James Suckling, "but an absolute joy to taste now." Describing it as "the wine of the vintage in St. Julien if not all of the Medoc," Jeb Dunnuck calls the 100pt 2019 Ducru Beaucaillou "a heavenly beauty" that's "as good as it gets" with Roger Voss of the Wine Enthusiast calling the 98pt 2019 Figeac "another magnificent vintage" from this estate and Bordeaux expert Jane Anson describing the 99pt 2019 Cos D'Estournel as "powerful and enjoyable... with the always present Cos glamour." Aging potential abounds in this selection of 2019s and the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss notes that the 98pt 2019 Pichon Baron is "intense and set for a long-term future," while the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth declares it "A serious wine with a hint of bling." Both earning 99 points, the 2019 Haut Bailly "builds and builds... through the endless finish" according to James Suckling while Decanter's Georgia Hindle describes the 2019 Troplong Mondot simply as "Incredible." Rating the 2019 Canon Saint Emilion a perfect 100pts, Jane Anson declared "Just so much complexity, depth, power, interest in the whole thing. This buzzes with life," while the Wine Advocate's William Kelley calls the 100pt 2019 Lafite Rothschild "one of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year." Jeb Dunnuck calls the 98pt 2019 Leoville Barton "a great, great wine in the making" for Leoville fans not to miss and Vinous critic Neal Martin declares the 99pt 2019 Palmer "Quintessential." The 100pt Vieux Chateau Certan is one of the wines of the vintage for the Wine Advocate's William Kelley, with Margaux's 97pt 2019 Giscours structured to "age beautifully for years to come" according to James Suckling, also a superb value. Now for the big finish! The 100pt 2019 La Mission Haut Brion "is one of the few 2019s that will make your eyes roll back in your head" according to Jeb Dunnuck (we think that's good) while William Kelley of the Wine Advocate declares it "possesses even greater potential" than its sibling Haut-Brion. Jane Anson calls the 98pt 2019 Mouton Rothschild "pure Mouton" adding, "you can’t miss it" (Mouton fans know exactly what she means) while the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth notes its "extremely lengthy finish." And finally garnering the top ratings from all critics, the 100pt 2019 Chateau Margaux is a "brilliant Bordeaux" according to the Wine Advocate that James Suckling sums up simply as "Ethereal." There are only exceptional choices here - whether putting together a mixed case or two or choosing favorites to stash away, you won't be disappointed. Echoing the advice given for plunging into the deep end of the pool for the first time, it's simple – take a deep breath and dive in. It's safe to say there's some seriously enjoyable Bordeaux in your future. | ||
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| 2022 La Dame de Montrose (375ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2022 Chateau Haut-Marbuzet (375ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2022 Le Marquis de Calon Segur (375ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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| 2022 Chateau Meyney (375ml) | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More We've all seen the general rise in quality in Bordeaux over the past two decades, and now even the Cru Bourgeois (or Cru Classé) estates are gaining some serious recognition while still remaining top-tier QPR buys that you can stash away in the cellar. At the head of that pack is St-Éstephe's Château Meyney, always a savvy choice to overdeliver, and we've got a must-see mini-vertical on offer today, Since 2013 under the consulting direction of Château Angélus' Hubert de Bouard, Meyney is on a real tear, with mounting critical accolades that are far outpacing the estate's cru bourgeois classification. Each of the vintages below is a gem, but the undisputed highlights are the benchmark 2020 and 2022. "The 2020 Meyney turned out beautifully. Fresh, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 impresses with its energy and delineation," notes Antonio Galloni. The warm, dry 2022 vintage produced a profound, long-haul thoroughbred that offers extreme bang for your collectible buck, with widespread acclaim for all corners of the professional press. "A serious overachiever" according to Galloni, "this appears to be the best Meyney produced for quite some time, and it's well worth seeking out," notes Wine Advocate's William Kelley. In short, these acclaimed gems are some of the smartest bets for your cellar that you'll find, with tons of upside potential and case-buy pricing. | ||
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