Chateau Carteau

The vines on this Saint-Emilion property produce less fruit but more concentrated flavors; that is the character of older vines. The very typical Saint-Émilion blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon sees a bit more new oak than is typical at this price point; the Bertrand family, long-time owners, clearly see this wine as having the backbone for it. Half new and half one-year-old barrels generate more spice and weight

Chateau Eyquem Le Point de Mire

We don’t usually call wine sexy… but this one leaves us no choice. Deep ruby red, smooth and velvety, with aromas of violet, ripe fruit, and just a hint of smoke — it’s Bordeaux turning on the charm. One glass in and you’re loosening your buttons. Two glasses in and you’re wondering why you wore pants… and suddenly Côtes-de-Bourg feels less like a region and more like a lifestyle choice.

Chateau Franc Pipeau

If the Bertrand name sounds familiar, it should — their sister estates Château Carteau and Château Vieux Lescours have been breakout stars for us. With the price finally right, we’re excited to bring you Franc Pipeau, from a family that’s been making wine in Saint-Émilion since 1850 across five generations on prized clay-limestone slopes. Jacques Bertrand even served as President of both the Saint-Émilion Wine Syndicate and the Jurade de Saint-Émilion — serious credentials. The wine is classic Right Bank Bordeaux: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from 6.5 hectares in Saint-Hippolyte at the foot of the côte.

Chateau Grand Billard

If you ask any wine expert to name the value wines, they will likely reel off only a few dozen well-known names, and some of them count Grand Billard amongst them. It’s the basic Sauvignon Blanc blend, with mostly used barrels to keep the cost reasonable. This is from the critically raved about 2022 vintage so check out the wine to see what the fuss is all about.

Chateau Grand Bourdieu Blanc

Red Bordeaux’s the diva. White Bordeaux is the side act that everyone actually talks about after the show. This one’s Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon — bright citrus, a little peach, crisp and clean with that stony snap they brag about. Basically, it’s refreshing, it’s classy, and it goes down way too easy. And the château? Been around forever. The French love reminding you of that. “We’ve been making wine since the 1700s.” Cool. I’ve been drinking boxed wine since college — you don’t see me bragging.

Chateau La Grace Dieu 'Haut Troquart'

Chateau Landreau Cuvee La Roseau

In the 1950s, two families joined forces; the Carreaus as vineyard experts and the Bayles as winemakers, but they had both been in their respective business for more than a century. They’ve since collected more vineyards from the family and from neighbors, including Château Landreau in 1995, a 40-acre estate in Côtes de Bourg with red clay soils and a view of the Gironde River. This is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and very, very classic.

Chateau Malartic Skiff

From the prestigious Château Malartic-Lagravière, Le Skiff is their so-called “second wine.” But don’t be fooled — 83% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot gives it depth, dark fruit, and velvety texture that drinks like first-class Bordeaux. The Bonnie family farms sustainably, harvests by hand, and ages the wine in French oak for 15 months — so what ends up in your glass is polished, plush, and seriously charming. It’s Bordeaux at its best: elegant, balanced, and meant for lingering evenings. Think more romantic stroll along the Seine… less Macron getting slapped by his wife.

Chateau Peynaud Bagnac

Bordeaux has had a string of highly touted vintages: 2018 comes to mind, tasting like Napa Cab blends. Then along comes 2020, another vintage for everyone to talk about. You should check out this blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauv and 5% Cab Franc.

Chateau Tuilerie Pages

In 1936 a small group of winegrowers from Monségur, joined forces to overcome the wine industry’s economic difficulties and modernize the wine making process. They created “Les Vignerons Réunis de Monségur” Cooperative. A century later, there are more than 90 members of the cooperative, and in 2010 the whole place got updated and modernized. Think softer lighter Merlot, perfect for lighter fare and even fish. If you need red wine with fish.

Chateau Vieux Lescours

Saint-Émilion is the oldest area of Bordeaux and its Roman ruins are a frequent reminder. Still, when the region was getting codified, Saint-Émilion was left out – it was sleepy and nearly forgotten. That changed in the 1990s when the garagiste movement of tiny Saint-Émilion wineries started making stunning, trend-setting wines. So “Old” (Vieux) Lescours is both Old School and modern.

Chavet 'Le Petit Georges' Pinot Noir

Gotta Have Faith in Loire Valley Pinot. Wake us up before you go-go, but grab a bottle of Le Petit Georges on the way out.