Organic 7-hectare Canon-Fronsac estate producing clay-limestone Merlot-Cabernet Franc at under EUR 20. Strong local grape character at a price well below comparable Right Bank appellations.
Address: 33141 Saillans, France, Bordeaux
Second wine of Sociando-Mallet, a Cru Bourgeois that many critics rank above many classified growths in quality. La Demoiselle carries genuine Haut-Medoc character and Gautreau's uncompromising extraction approach at a fraction of the grand vin price.
Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc estate covering 170 hectares; reliable, fruit-forward Cabernet-dominant style with Medoc typicity at an accessible price. Good with lamb and hard cheeses.
A fifth-growth Haut-Medoc at a fraction of commune-appellation classified growth prices. Merlaut family management has brought steady quality improvements; dark fruit with classic Medoc cedar notes.
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel from a former Celestine priory estate; 51 hectares of typical Saint-Estephe clay soils produce robust, age-worthy Cabernet-dominant reds at under EUR 25. Decanter rates the 2018 at 93 points.
Gavin Quinney's Entre-Deux-Mers blanc, English family owned since 1999: citrussy, grassy Sauvignon Blanc-led with a Semillon mid-palate weight. Excellent value for classic Bordeaux blanc.
The second wine of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Chasse-Spleen; classic Moulis typicity with dark fruit and structured tannins at well under EUR 20. An intelligent entry point to the Medoc for value seekers.
After a tour of the property, discover 3 French wines and 3 French cheeses for perfect pairings.
Enjoy a guided tasting at La Closerie de Fronsac, learn about Bordeaux winemaking, and sample four estate wines with the cellar master.
Enjoy a guided tour of a family and organic winery and taste 3 red wines. Visit the UNESCO medieval village of Saint-Émilion and discover its history, landmarks and de...
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