2017 Château La Rame Blanc
Bordeaux
Regular Price $22.99
Sale price $17.99
This is a fresh and well balanced Sauvignon Blanc from an family owned estate that strives to make traditional wines from a Bordeaux appellation (Sainte Croix du Mont) that has been overlooked for decades. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, the bright citrus flavors jump from the glass
2017 Château de Fontenille Blanc
Entre-deux-Mers
Regular Price $14.99
Sale price $11.99
This blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sauvignon gris, 20% Sémillon, and 20% Muscadelle likewise sees no oak, but the grape blend presents more round and stone fruit flavors than the previous wine. Crisp and clean, the wine over delivers
2016 Château Grand Launay
Cotes de Bourg
Regular Price $18.99
Sale price $13.99
The Cotes de Bourg were planted by Romans in the 2nd century AD and throughout history have been both an important port on the Gironde River as well well regarded Right Bank appellation. Warmer, drier, and sunnier than many Bordeaux appellations, Merlot and Malbec have long been the dominant grapes and this wine is no exception. Rich and well structured, this wine shows the classic characteristics of the appellation: understated fruit in balance with mineral and earth tones, medium bodied and well made.
2015 Château Lanessan
Haut-Medoc
Regular Price $27.99
Sale price $21.99
Founded in 1793, Lanessan is one of the few Bordeaux estates still in the hands of the founding family. That said, while the wine has certainly changed since the 18th century, it’s still one of the examples of classic Left Bank Bordeaux. Comprised of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the wines shows classic earthy, graphite and tobacco aromas wrapped around fresh dark berry flavors. Well structured, yet soft, the wine is drinking quite well now and will likely age well in the short term.
2016 La Closerie des Eyrins
Margaux
Regular Price $44.99
Sale price $35.99
The royal couple of French wine are Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville, who control their joined family’s vineyard in Champagne, Sauternes, Bordeaux Superieur and Margaux. This wine, their second label from Chateau des Eyrins in Margaux shoes the quality of their holdings and attention to detail in producing their wines. Comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s very classy and polished with bright berry flavors vying with classic graphite and leather hints from the loose gravelly soil of Margaux.
2015 Château Tauzinat l’Hermitage
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Regular Price $27.99
Sale price $21.99
This is a great example of a modern take on Bordeaux. Rich and plush, with ample dark berry flavors and a well-defined oak presence, this blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is Bordeaux for the New World wine aficionado.