Bordeaux
2023 Arromans Blanc On Sale for $13.99 | Entre-Deux-Meres / Bordeaux / France 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Sauvignon Gris, 10% Colombard Sourced from 35-year-old vines planted on clay and limestone, the Arromans Blanc is aged on its lees for three months. Leading with citrus aromas and flavors, this is lovely as an aperitif. |
2016 Cantemerle Grand Vin On Sale for $43.99 | Haut-Médoc / Bordeaux/ France 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot A classified growth, Cantemerle is a large 225-acre property planted in mostly sandy, gravelly soils. The wine is aged for 16 months in 40% new French oak. Fresh and full of red fruit, this 2016 is just reaching peak maturity. |
2016 Citran Grand Vin On sale for $25.99 | Haut-Médoc / Bordeaux / France 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc Sourced from 25-year-old vines planted in a combination of sand and gravel, Citran is aged for 12-14 months in 40% new French oak. This is a rather old estate, dating back to the 13th century. |
2016 Croix Cardinale Grand Vin On Sale for $39.99 | Saint-Emilion / Bordeaux / France 72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc The vineyards of Croix Cardinale are contiguous to those of Fleur Cardinale and owned by the same family, however, Croix Cardinale is fermented and aged at a separate facility. Aged for 13 months in 28% new French oak. |
2018 Taillefer Grand Vin On Sale for $39.99 | Pomerol / Bordeaux / France 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc Sourced from 30-year-old vines planted in sand with a high concentration of iron, Taillefer boasts a unique terroir for the Pomerol appellation. The wine is aged for 15 months in 33% new French oak. |
1996 Guiraud Grand Vin On Sale for $48 (375mL) | Sauternes / Bordeaux / France 65% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc Fermented in new oak prior to 24 months elevage in 50% new French oak barrels, Guiraud is one of the finest producers of Sauternes. The 1996 has reached full maturity. |