65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc from 40+ year old vines planted in clay and gravel. This 5th generation Bordeaux house makes classically rendered, dusty, balanced, thoroughly delicious baby claret.
An Eric Asimov of The New York Times recommendation. This great-value Bordeaux comes from the Borderie family, which has made wine outside of St.-Emilion for five generations. It's a juicy but structured wine, primarily merlot, blended with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Try it with rich, fatty meats like lamb chops to alleviate the firm tannins.