Sweet-Spot, Sub-$40 Pricing on Top Bordeaux Overachievers

A sweet deal on top-scoring Bordeaux blends from some of the region’s most undervalued estates, these sub-$40 selections hit the sweet spot for Bordeaux lovers seeking outstanding value, an inviting selection of age worthy blends unbeatably priced for Bordeaux bargain hunters to stock the cellar. Among the highlights

• Calling it “a wine that does everything right,” Jeb Dunnuck describes the 96-point 2020 Ripeau St-Emilion as revealing “perfectly integrated oak, an elegant, layered mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a great finish” that promises to “evolve nicely for a solid two decades.”
• Described as “a seductive Pessac-Leognan” by Vinous critic Neal Martin, the sophisticated 95-point 2016 LaTour Martillac Rouge offers fresh concentrated dark fruit with Pessac’s signature minerality and a “gutsy finish” according to Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, who also calls the 96-point 2020 Grand-Puy-Ducasse “a pretty gorgeous Pauillac” offering fresh, vibrant dark fruit hinting of graphite.
• Sourced from Cabernet Sauvignon planted near First Growth Lafite-Rothschild, the muscular, 94-point 2019 Pedesclaux is “a racy voluptuous Pauillac ... terrific in 2019” per Antonio Galloni.
• Crafted by the winemaking team at the esteemed Chateau Montrose and “everything a second wine should be” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the “velvety and expressive” 94-point La Dame de Montrose reveals “a silky, graceful texture, light tannins, and a great finish” according to Wine Advocate’s William Kelley.

A cellar-worthy assortment of under-the-radar gems, this treasure trove of irresistible “four lollipop” selections are all bargain priced for B-21 Bordeaux lovers to stash away to enjoy over the next few decades, so don't hesitate to stock the cellar with these high-scoring, value-priced overachievers.