Bordeaux
| 2023 Haut-Colombier Blanc On Sale for $15.99 | Blaye / Bordeaux / France 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Semillon Sourced from relatively young vines planted on clay and limestone, the Haut-Colombier Blanc is aged on its lees for two months. Leading with citrus aromas and flavors, this is lovely as an aperitif. |
| 2020 Croix-Mouton Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge On Sale for $16 | Lugon / Bordeaux / France 97% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot A modern styled Bordeaux red sourced from vineyards composed of primarily clay soils (perfect for Merlot). The wine is fermented in wood before spending a brief period (9 months) in small oak barrels, a portion of which are first use (50%). |
| 2018 Le Boscq Grand Vin On sale for $44 | Saint-Estèphe / Bordeaux / France 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 5.5% Petit Verdo tSourced from 20 year-old vines planted mostly in gravel, Petit Bocq is aged for 14 months in 45% new French oak. The estate itself encompasses 50+ acres and is farmed sustainably. |
| 2018 Vieille Cure Grand Vin On Sale for $32 | Fronsac / Bordeaux / France 87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon Vieille Cure features 50 acres of contiguous vineyards located in the commune of Fronsac on the right bank. The grapes are hand harvested and the resulting wine is aged for 12 months in 30% new French oak. |
| 2013 Lassegue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru On Sale for $44.99 | Saint-Emilion / Bordeaux / France 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2013 Château Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru possesses a deep, burly character, offering plummy fruit along with a streak of soil driven aromas and flavors. At 11 years of age, this right bank Bordeaux is just reaching maturity. |
| 2009 Ricaud Reserve des Coteaux On Sale for $20 (375mL) | Loupiac / Bordeaux / France 100% Semillon This rare dessert wine is sourced from vineyards located nearby Sauternes. As with Sauternes, this Loupiac offers a full body and plenty of sweetness. It would make for an interesting partner to a classic roast chicken meal. |