Château Haut Giron

Château Caronne Ste. Gemme

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Took mucho time to air. Fruits came around. A decent 20 yr old for the price pt. — 5 months ago

Château Haut-Beauséjour

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Angus and Zak — 8 months ago

Andrew, Lisanne and 4 others liked this

Château Belgrave

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2024

Gentle and feminine. Light and balanced. Nice wine  that reflects the vintage without overextracting strange flavors. — 9 months ago

Paul liked this

Château Aney

Haut-Médoc Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Fantastic budget Bordeaux. 2nd timing having it and feel much the same. — 6 years ago

Château Puech-Haut

Le Prestige Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drézéry Grenache Syrah 2013

Meg
9.0

In an attempt to "hang" with my wine distributor friend tonight, I ventured out of my comfort zone with this syrah grenache blend and was pleasantly surprised. RP-kissed this one for a reason - big and bold - aromatic - a very good value drinkable. Paired nicely with my salmon and spinach salad. By day, I seek value in the bond market to pass along to my customers, so this got me thinking: what is/are the best value wine(s) you're drinking right now?? #sharethelove — 10 years ago

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Meg

Meg

...and your top 3 in Charleston?
Steve Swaney

Steve Swaney

That's a tough one Meg. So many great chefs in this town. The 3 we frequent the most would be- 1. FIG. 2. The Macintosh 3. McCrady's.
Meg

Meg

I like asking the tough questions! ;)

Château Larose-Trintaudon

Cru Bourgeois Sustainable Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

2009! Fantastic now. Will be unstoppable when it lays down 10 years — 11 years ago

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, 2019
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Left Bank red blend composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc, from the highly regarded 2019 Bordeaux vintage. This vintage is widely celebrated for its depth, structure, and balance, ranking alongside 2018 and 2020 as exceptional years.

Aromas & Flavors
Nose: lifted aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant, plum, and blackberry, laced with herbal notes, tobacco leaf, and subtle spice.
Palate: generous layers of dark fruits, cassis, herbs, and a touch of savory earthiness, supported by ripe, velvety tannins and a structured frame.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a harmonious balance between richness and elegance. The finish is long, perfumed, and textured, leaving a graceful impression of fruit and spice.

Winemaking & Style
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is known for its meticulous vineyard management and refined winemaking, which consistently produces expressive Pessac-Léognan wines that balance fruit concentration with terroir-driven minerality and finesse.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled lamb chops, duck breast, roasted game, or earthy mushroom risotto. Also excellent alongside firm cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda.

Verdict
A standout Pessac-Léognan from an exceptional vintage — complex, elegant, and age-worthy, yet already a pleasure to drink. A wine that bridges power and finesse beautifully.
— 5 months ago

Vanessa, Ruud and 7 others liked this

Château Bernadotte

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

6 corners wine <$20. Very drinkable — 9 months ago

Château Puech-Haut

Prestige Saint-Drézéry Rosé Grenache Cinsault

This is solid. Dry. Cantaloupe. Strawberries. — 3 years ago

Jason liked this

Château du Retout

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Dark, rich color from the Petit Verdot. Wonderful blend of grapes from the Left Bank. My favorite bottle out of 7 that we tasted during a Bordeaux battle at Total Wine (Left vs Right bank). Two weeks later I brought a bottle to a party & shared with my closest friends with great success. Each sip takes you further into a sophisticated state of wine drinking. Balance and poise, rich tasting experience with notes of tobacco, leather and light spices. This wine is incredible for the price and launched my deep appreciation for Bordeaux wine as an experience. Love it!!! — 10 years ago

Copain

Kiser "En Haut" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Took a couple days for this wine to open up and to really start strutting its stuff. Vibrant, primary, dark cherry fruit tones meet pine forest, spice, and licorice nuances. With the extended aeration, an intriguing mineral note also developed. Svelte (12.8%), yet vivacious and intimating appealing future complexities. Would be fun try again in 8+ years. — 12 years ago

Edward liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe red fruit, rose petals, dried red flowers and eucalyptus. Red and black cherry/raspberry and boysenberry fruit on the palate along with additional notes of chocolate, toffee, savory spices and mint. Well integrated oak on the long and slightly chewy finish. Rustic, well balanced and beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing this one, Ron B! — 6 months ago

Dave, Tom and 1 other liked this

Château La Tour Carnet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Zeer lekkere wijn, mooie afdronk, niet bombastisch of explosief.
29,90 euro
— 8 months ago

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Apple, pear, Very Good, would definitely get again — 9 months ago

M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 2010

Better on second night; but RP must've had something completely different. — 10 years ago

Bill and Steve liked this

Château Cambon La Pelouse

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

Super floral, super delicious. Serve chilled. — 10 years ago

Ben liked this