Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
Dear Artisans,

This sensational Master Sommelier industry secret blew the entire staff away after one sip, and was 2023's best-selling Bordeaux under $50. We are finally receiving our restock tomorrow Thursday Jan 4th!

This Bordeaux simply shouldn't exist at the price we're offering:

  • It's practically all-but-certified organic

  • made from their oldest vineyard parcel that's 40-50 years old

  • Aged in 100% NEW Seguin Moreau French oak

  • Bottle-aged at the Chateau

  • From the finest Bordeaux vintage of the last decade

You'd have to pay at least $70 for a bottle that checks all those boxes.
And, if you haven't already heard, the 2015 Bordeaux vintage is THIS historic:
It's incredible to drink now and for the rest of the decade.

It's such a fantastic discovery that if any stock is left by the end of the day, my team and I will purchase it all. Move quick!

Cheers, and all my best,
—James Tran
2015 Chateau de Cugat Bordeaux Superieur "Cuvee Francis Meyer" 

The Château de Cugat was constructed in the 1500's. Located in the small town of Blasimon, Château De Cugat stands upon a hill overlooking the village. In 1926, the property was acquired by the grandmother of winemaker Benoit Meyer. When Benoit began overseeing the estate in the early nineties, he dreamed of making a wine that would make people think they were drinking something from an area loftier than the humble Entre-Deux-Mers. Not too difficult, since part of his vineyard was between 40 and 50 years old and had a mixture of sand and gravel soil, much like parts of nearby famous vineyards of Pomerol.

Importer Charles Neal isn’t just any supplier. He’s responsible for such sensational French wine values as Bonhomme, Voirin-Jumel and Daulny. So when he said we needed to try this “mere” Bordeaux Supéreuer I took him at his word.

It was the one wine in the tasting (of a very strong lineup) that just blew the entire staff away.

90% low-yielding Merlot (30hl/ha), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on the clay and chalk soils of the vineyard's oldest parcel of vines. Aged in 100% new Seguin-Moreau and Sylvain oak barrels and bottled without filtration. The nose is rich, round and inviting, while dense blackcurrant, vanilla, spice and smoke notes converge on the supple full-bodied palate. The tannin is silky and well-integrated, the finish long and persuasive.
  • 11 cases left - last of the vintage

Lowest Price in USA:
$35.00
OUR PRICES
$25.97 (1-5)
$23.97 (6-11)
$21.97 (12+)
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2015 Langoa-Barton Saint-Julien

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Sometimes seen as the junior of the two properties owned by the Barton family in Saint-Julien, this is an impressive estate in its own right, especially in this superripe, smoothly rich wine. Tannins are well wrapped in the generous structure and fruits. Drink from 2025." - Roger Voss (2/1/2018)

94 Points - James Suckling:
"Layered and juicy 2015 with currants, light chocolate and cedar character. It's full-bodied, round-textured and very pretty. Extremely long and flavorful. So friendly and bright. Drink or hold." (2/2/2018)

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"A wine that overdelivers in the appellation is the 2015 Chateau Langoa Barton which is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 38% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Brought up in 60% new oak, it boasts a deep purple color and smokin' good notes of caramelized cherries, creme de cassis, toasty oak, and graphite. Big, full-bodied, concentrated, and structured, with awesome purity of fruit as well as notable elegance, it needs 3-4 years of bottle age and will keep for two to three decades. Bravo!" (11/30/2017)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A fresh and vibrant style, with streaks of pastis-soaked plum and boysenberry fruit coursing through, carried by graphite and licorice snap notes and ending with a vigorous, juicy finish. Approachable a bit earlier than the main pack, but there's no rush either. Best from 2019 through 2038. 7,500 cases made." - JM (3/31/2018)

93 Points - Vinous:
"The 2015 Langoa Barton has a precise, understated but focused bouquet of pure blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with graphite and crushed stone. It becomes more floral with time, revealing incense and a touch of lavender. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin and beautiful, irresistible black fruit. This is silky-smooth and velvety in texture, with a sensual and very persistent finish. You could broach this now, although it deserves time in bottle. Yet another Saint-Julien that has improved over the last year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting." - Neal Martin (7/2019)
  • 18 bottles left - last of the vintage

Lowest CA Price:  $90.00 btl
Our Regular Price:
$89.97 btl

Our Last Call Sale:
$79.97 btl
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