Category: Bordeaux

Excess de Penin 2014 is an entry-level Bordeaux made primarily from Merlot, offering ripe dark fruit and an easy-drinking style. A balanced, affordable red wine suited for casual meals and beef dishes.

Graville Lacoste Chateau Graves Blanc, 2023

by A. Kraft | Mar 13, 2026 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Graville-Lacoste Château Graves Blanc 2023 offers crisp citrus, fresh grass notes, subtle tropical fruit, and excellent value.

Château La Cardonne: 2016 vs. 2018

by A. Kraft | Jan 16, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Discover the charm of Château La Cardonne as I compare the standout 2016 vintage to the bold 2018. From rich black fruit flavors to intriguing complexities, find out which one stole the show!

Château Robin des Moines St Émilion

by A. Kraft | Oct 24, 2025 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

A Saint-Émilion with a beautiful bouquet, deep color, and better aromatics than its first sip suggests. Fairly priced, but best enjoyed after decanting to open up its potential.

Chateau Haut Plaisance Montagne Saint-Emilion (2020)

by A. Kraft | Sep 26, 2025 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Château Haut Plaisance Montagne an elegant right bank Bordeaux wine at a great value—a memorable discovery made even better by the scenery surrounding it.

Chateau Rauzan Despagne Bordeaux Blanc

by A. Kraft | Mar 28, 2025 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, French Wines, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

A crisp and well-balanced Bordeaux Blanc with bright green apple, citrus, and a clean finish. A great-value pick at around $14.99 and a versatile pairing for creamy dishes or light salads.

Château Peyrabon: A Winner!

by A. Kraft | Dec 6, 2024 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

This 2016 Bordeaux is a gem—elegant, smooth, with refined tannins and subtle notes.

Château Doisy-Vedrines, 1990

by A. Kraft | Sep 13, 2024 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, French Wines, Old World Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

The elegance of a 1990 Château Doisy-Védrines Sauternes—deep amber color, honeyed fruit, and wildflower notes, perfectly paired with dessert.

Chateau Siaurac – Two Bordeaux Right Bank Vintages: 2016 vs. 2020

by A. Kraft | Aug 16, 2024 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

A friendlier vibe vs. a more serious structure: The 2020 Plaisir, vs. The 2016 Château Siaurac.

Three Sauternes Side by Side

by A. Kraft | Aug 2, 2024 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, French Wines, Old World Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Taste notes and impressions from three Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes wines, comparing sweetness, balance, and oak influence from our Bordeaux visit.