Few need convincing that Bordeaux is a source of great wine, from Right Bank to Left. But if it’s your own bank you’re more concerned about, then this region can still serve you well.
With this in mind, Sotheby’s Wine brings to you an array of delectable bottles friendly to both wallet and palate. This range showcases impressive versatility and an affinity with food – just what’s needed to bring a touch of midweek magic to your wine diet.
Spoilt for choice? Take a look at some of the impressions of our team below for inspiration!
Left Bank
Esprit de Chevalier Rouge 2018 -
Lower left bank enthusiasts will welcome the well-concentrated polish of 2018 Esprit de Chevalier Rouge. This second wine of Domaine de Chevalier features a classic Graves bouquet of mulled cherries, leafy herbs, and loamy earth.
Armailhac 2018
A plush nose and a powerful palate. Huge structure for this wine, all coated with ample fruit. Quite austere because of those tannins and certainly will need a bit longer than usual for this wine. But could be quite an epic. Ambitious and successful, and will probably prove a landmark Armailhac.
Right Bank
Saintayme 2017 -
Saintayme is an elegant entry-level cuvée from the late Denis Durantou of L’Église-Clinet. With plush fruit on a leaner frame, this medium-bodied expression of Merlot offers a juicy core of dark red plum and mulberry, an excellent companion for an array of seasonal fall dishes.
Chenade 2018 -
With a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Bouchet (Cabernet Franc), this is the great Denis Durantou’s sumptuous Lalande de Pomerol. Think polished and plummy fruit profile, with a soft-edged acidic line and depth of dry spices running throughout.
