We enjoyed pouring the Chateau Maine Blanc so much this week that we are going to keep tasting more Bordeaux over the next few days. We’ll start today with a petit value from Blaye. Saturday we’ll take a step up in class with a favorite Saint Emilion. Sunday we’ll take a break and head to Spain with a full juicy Grenache. Whatever day it is you should stop in and give them a try.

Friday

2018 Chateau les Petits, Blaye-Cotes-de Bordeaux $12
90% Merlot, 5% Cab. Franc, 5% Cab. Sauvignon
Bordeaux
This wine’s rich, sultry, and balanced aromas feature earth-tinged red berry, peppered plum, and currant fruit complemented by notes of cocoa and coffee, toasted spices, and subtly warming musky scents of earth. The generous nose leads into a nicely balanced palate where the fruit is soft, fresh and friendly.

Saturday

2016 Château Leconte Marquey, Saint Emilion $22
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Leconte Marquey is a small estate of just 14.5 hectares. Round and opulent, it offers flavors of red and black berries, with refined tannins that allow the wine to age gracefully.

Sunday

2020 Bernabeleva, Navaherreros $25
100% Grenache
Madrid, Spain
This old vine Grenache is grown at the higher elevation foothills of the Sierra de Gredos is Bernabeleva’s flagshipo wine. Light to medium bodied and dry with roasted strawberries and red cherry fruits. A long maceration with some whole clusters add a nice tannic structure.