$70
FRANCE : BORDEAUX : SAINT-JULIEN
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BOYSENBERRY, GRAPHITE, TOBACCO, DRIED FLOWERS, FIRM TANNINS, OAK
Château Langoa Barton has remained under the ownership of the Barton family since it was classified as a Third Growth in 1855. An impressive nine generations of Bartons have managed this estate through tremendous historical highs and lows. For what it's worth, renowned wine critic, Robert Parker Jr., noted the wines of this estate are "grossly underpriced and significantly over deliver."
Farming : Sustainable
Pairing : Steak
$19
FRANCE : BORDEAUX : BORDEAUX SUPERIEURNotify when available. $144
FRANCE : BORDEAUX : POMEROL
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DRY, PLUM, BLACK CURRANT, CEDAR, OAK
It's hard to beat the location of this estate - across the road from Chateau Petrus. A deeply intense and plush Pomerol with immaculately ripe black currant and plum fruit. Wonderfully rich and expressive, and yet young, poised and restrained.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Lamb Chops; Roast Pork