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.
A don't miss wine, this has wonderfully powerful fruits delivered with class and character. The abundant tannins have slate-edged grip and the black cassis and bilberry fruits sit alongside waves of oyster shell, liqourice, sage and black pepper. Delivers depth and personality and an effortless Margaux finesse. Harvest September 23 to October 2. Marjolaine de Coninck technical director, owner Nathalie Perrodo.
96 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Château Marquis D'Alesme Becker showed well, and this tiny Margaux estate continues to producer fabulous wines under the helm of Marjolaine de Coninck. Based on 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it has a juicy, medium-bodied, round, even sexy style that carries lots of cassis and assorted darker, blue fruits, notes of spicy wood, flowers, and violet, soft tannins, terrific balance, and great finish. Coming from a mix of gravelly, sandy soils and aged in 50% new French oak, this beauty hit 14% natural alcohol (no doubt helped by the large Merlot component) and is going to benefit from just a few years of bottle age. It's going to see its 20th birthday in fine form.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Marquis d'Alesme is matured in 50% new oak and was bottled a little later than other châteaux. It has a crisp bouquet with redcurrant, white-tipped strawberry, cedar and crushed violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine and quite saturated tannins, mainly black fruit tinged with spice, smooth in texture with a touch of piquancy towards the finish. It is persistent and it blossoms in the glass. Very fine.
94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2023)
