Château de la Grande Tour 2020

Château de la Grande Tour hails from the highly respected Christian Dumas. Crafted mainly from plummy-smooth Merlot (plus a healthy dash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc), it’s a classic example of how Bordeaux’s many petites châteaux can way over-deliver on value for money. For instance, the 2020 vintage won a Gilbert & Gaillard gold medal. Judges raved:

“Perky nose of ripe garden berry fruits. The palate is crisp, well-balanced and savoury and shows more of the same, extremely delightful aromas...already very enjoyable.”

We expect the new 2022 edition to wow judges as well.

Bordeaux blends like this are all about a balance between ripe fruit flavor, structured tannins and fresh acidity. In short: it’s a wine that will really come into its own with a meal. Serve alongside a Sunday roast beef with mushroom sauce (to really play up the earthy notes in the wine).

Just be sure you claim your bottles soon—demand for well-priced Bordeaux from such a stellar year remains sky high and only continues to grow.