Chateau Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble Saint-Estèphe – 2015

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Saint-Estèphe (Bordeaux)

Saint-Estèphe reds have a reputation for grit and austerity. Certainly, you’ll find plenty of cigar smoke and leather in this bottle. But there’s oak and vanilla, too, plus some blackberry and plum. Our resident expert on French wine, Julien Miquel, is a longtime fan of this vintage. Finally, we get to see what all the fuss is about. Drink now to 2033 (2040 if you like to gamble).