BROWSE WINES

Trusted Store

17 hours ago

Wine was packed very well.

Yesterday

Product was packaged well, however I will say it did take longer than I thought to get it. The online ordering process could be quicker. As far as shorten the order to delivery time

Yesterday

The folks at B‑21 always come through! A terrific selection of wines and they always ship quickly and are well‑packed. They will continue to receive my business!

Yesterday

Strong Availability of wines that match our pallet. Shipping as described & expected. So looking forward to ordering again

Yesterday

B‑21 is Awesome. Gretchen prices and great customer service! That are my go to wine store

Yesterday

Knowledgeable source of fine wine.

2 days ago

Great!

2 days ago

Excellent service at good prices!

2 days ago

The web was easy and placing the order and efficient. I received my order promptly.

3 days ago

Had a specific product and delivered promptly. Will use again for all my wine orders.

3 days ago

B‑21 has always offered the best wines at the best prices of any vendor. I had a lot of problems with FedEx shipping on several occasions, but all of a sudden they've implemented a new schedule and notification system that really seems to work. This delivery was on time and perfect. Looking forward to my next order.

3 days ago

Good selection, fair prices and prompt/economical delivery. Minor but worrisome gripe: 2 bottles in the last shipment either were corked or the corks were loosen in shipment. The bottles were both fully intact, as were the foil caps, but both had leaked into the box. One lost about 75% of the wine, and the other only about 10%. They were 2 of 6 vermentino wines from as very reputable Tuscan producer that I know well, having been there twice.

5 days ago

Great Experience and good selection of wines I like!

6 days ago

Prompt reasonable excellent quality.

6 days ago

Love this store! They get the tequila that's hard to find, they don't price gouge, and fast delivery! Customer for life.

6 days ago

Good price, great service and selection

6 days ago

The service has always been perfect. Our wine arrives quickly and the UPS man calls me to come down and sign for it. I can only get this wine from one supplier in Florida and they always do a perfect job of making available to me.

1 week ago

Super easy to order and super fast, inexpensive shipping!

1 week ago

Easy to deal with and easy ordering .

1 week ago

Great customer service, fast response by email

1 week ago

delivered on time, best price for the wine I bought

1 week ago

Fantastic as always!!!

1 week ago

Sadly, UPS damaged my shipment of the last bottles of Banyuls wine in B‑21 inventory. The message I received was that the unbroken bottles of my order was being returned to sender (B‑21). I was beyond bummed! B‑21's customer service was extraordinary. In order to arrange for a replacement shipment to be sent, they had to replenish their stock. Within a few hours, I got a message saying the wine was ordered, and confirmed that I'd receive an email when the order was shipped. I couldn't ask for better service. I highly recommend B‑21 for their selection and service. Thanks so much for going above and beyond.

1 week ago

Transaction was flawless

1 week ago

Easy to order, efficient and the price is better than in Maryland.

1 week ago

Excellent turnaround time

1 week ago

I love this wine! It was delivered promptly and very nicely packed. The only thing is the carrier left it at the main building and not to the address I specified. I guess next time I will add a phone number for the carrier to call me. Love this Sangria!!

1 week ago

fast delivery on my favorite wines!

1 week ago

Online ordering process was easy. Order came in 1 week earlier than expected.

1 week ago

Excellent service, all around

1 week ago

Found items here that I could not find elsewhere.

1 week ago

It was flawless in every respect, from ordering and tracking to delivery.

1 week ago

I bought my liquor from this place for last couple years. Highly recommend this place. Great service and prices are reasonable

1 week ago

easy to shop will hold in cold storage and ship when I want my order

4 weeks ago

Delivered on time, everytime.

4 weeks ago

Very good. Packing was amazing. Price was less than many other places. Can't wait to sip some terrific dessert wine.

4 weeks ago

The folks at B‑21 turn orders quickly and the$24/case shipping cost is reasonable. My shipment arrived with one broken bottle that apparently was empty when it was packed, as there was no evidence of wine in any dividers, the bottles in the case, or the case itself. The cork was still in the bottle. It was disappointing to lose a bottle of my wife's favorite wine, and they refunded the price of the bottle without delay. It was unfortunate that this happened, but hard to understand how an empty bottle could have been put in the case. I am satisfied with their response and hope to continue doing business with them.

4 weeks ago

Fantastic as always!

4 weeks ago

Positively intoxicating…:)

4 weeks ago

Excellent prices

4 weeks ago

excellent prices and fast deliveries

4 weeks ago

All my purchases were online and the notices and deliveries were as promised.

4 weeks ago

Good price, prompt delivery as expected.

4 weeks ago

Great company to do business with.

5 weeks ago

B‑21 has best website, best selection, best prices, best delivery, best service. No other retailer comes close.

5 weeks ago

Wine shipped quickly. Website easy to navigate.

5 weeks ago

Wonderful experience. Went smoothly

5 weeks ago

Great pricing, timely delivery waiting on case #2.

5 weeks ago

On time as promised. Never a doubt!

5 weeks ago

Excellent website, great prices, speedy shipping, and excellent packaging! I couldn't ask for better service, we've ordered a couple times now and will definitely order from B‑21 again!

2020 Chateau De La Dauphine (750ml)

Merlot from Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Producing “seductive wines” boasting “depth, elegance and freshness” according to Wine Advocate’s Yohan Castaing, Bordeaux’s underrated Fronsac appellation continues to rise with these top-scoring 2020s sourced from some of the region’s most outstanding producers. From an excellent vintage that “delivers the goods” according to Neal Martin of Vinous, this is a terrific opportunity to stock up on an array of age-worthy Bordeaux gems at a bargain price.

Situated on the Right Bank of the Garonne River northeast of Bordeaux city proper, Fronsac produces its red wines primarily from vines planted in a mix of clay and limestone soils as wells as pockets of a well-draining bedrock of clay, chalk, and sandstone found at some leading Saint-Emilion estates. Based predominantly on Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc, these humble overachievers often compete with wines from neighboring St-Emilion “but at far better prices” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson. Described as “just gorgeous” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the 93-point 2020 Château de la Dauphine boasts perfumed dark fruit with firm, soft tannins, while the “solidly built” 93-point 2020 Château Moulin Haut-Laroque “has good tension from underlying chalky minerality” according to Wine Spectator, both promising to evolve over the next decade. Crafted by former Mouton-Rothschild winemaker Patrick Leon, the 94-point 2020 Château Les Trois Croix is “a fabulous Fronsac” offering perfumed dark fruit with “a precise quite minerally finish that is pure class” according to Vinous' Neal Martin, while the “straight-up impressive” 2020 Château Fontenil boasts layers of spiced dark fruit and a “supple, elegant texture” according to Jeb Dunnuck's 95-point review, who declares it “a winner and well worth a case purchase.” Described as “one of the go-to names in the appellation” by Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, the “superb” 93-point 2020 Château La Vieille Cure is “rich and sumptuous in the glass” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous with “gorgeous depth and texture,” its silky tannins built to enjoy over the next decade and beyond.

From an undervalued, under-the-radar region delivering “high quality at a sensible price” according to Decanter, these superb 2020 Fronsac selections offer top value from “a great modern-day Bordeaux vintage.” Best of all, they're perfectly priced for Bordeaux bargain hunters to stock the cellar and enjoy for years to come.

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The best I've tasted from this Château, the 2020 Château La Dauphine offers a terrific array of red and blue fruits as well as some classic Right Bank chalky minerality, medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, concentrated profile, and some background floral nuances. Drink this smoking good Fronsac over the coming decade.

93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)

The 2020 La Dauphine is positively stellar. Soft and voluptuous, with fabulous depth, the 2020 offers up a heady mélange of blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice, spice, new leather and incense. This extroverted, inviting Fronsac is just gorgeous.

93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2023)

The 85% Merlot in this superrich wine is what has pushed up the alcohol. It does give a powerful, juicy character to the black-currant fruits. Against the wood and tannins, this wine has density and a full ripe character. Worth aging, this fine, dense wine will be ready from 2026. Organic.

93 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2022)

This offers lots of spices, chocolate and earthy notes to its dark-fruited character. Medium to full body. Ripe, velvety tannins and round texture. Shows depth and intensity with a compact structure and lingering finish. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.

93 points, James Suckling (May 2023)

The 2020 de la Dauphine is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out with energetic blackberry pie and stewed plums notes followed by hints of potpourri, incense, and mossy tree bark. The full-bodied palate delivers impactful black fruit preserves layers with soft, rounded tannins and plenty of brightness on the finish.

93 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Mar 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 15.00%

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