Bordeaux New Selection Under $50

Bordeaux New Selection Under $50
Discover incredible value with this handpicked Bordeaux selection, offering the perfect balance of quality and affordability. Sourced from Bordeaux's renowned vineyards, these wines deliver rich flavors, refined structure, and a touch of elegance that the region is celebrated for. Ideal for casual dinners or special occasions, this collection proves you don’t have to compromise on taste to enjoy the best of Bordeaux. Perfectly priced under $50, these bottles are your gateway to premium French winemaking.

1 x Comte de Senejac Haut-Medoc 2018 - Bordeaux, France

Gold - Berliner Wine Trophy
Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards (2014 vintage)
Commended - Sommelier Wine Awards (2014 vintage)
Gold - Lyon International Wine Competition (2012 vintage)
Silver - Concours des Feminalise (2012 vintage)

Winemaker "A true showcase for the Château, Comte de Sénéjac is made from the estate's young vines and carefully selected plots. It has a greedy nose with notes of red and black fruit. On the palate, a fine tannic structure perfectly balances the whole. Fine toasted cocoa aromas underline the quality of the ageing process. Comte de Sénéjac is a flavousome wine to be enjoyed young."

70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc

The Sénéjac vineyard lies on a plateau overlooking the commune of Le Pian-Médoc. A former barony, its first known owner was Nicolas de Bloys in the 16th century. In 1999, the estate was given fresh momentum with its acquisition by Lorraine Cordier, also owner of Château Talbot, a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, with the ambition of raising Sénéjac to the level of the Médoc’s finest wines.

Following her passing, the estate is now run by her sister, Nancy Bignon-Cordier, and the Cordier family.

Château Sénéjac is located in the Haut-Médoc, halfway between Margaux and Bordeaux. With a history dating back to the 16th century, this magnificent estate is now managed by the descendants of Lorraine Cordier, who used to own Grand Cru Classé Château Talbot in Saint Julien. Château Sénéjac covers 150 hectares, of which 41 hectares are planted with vines producing red wines only. Planted on clay-gravel hillsides, the vineyard has 35 years old vines on average with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot plantings. This blend is then matured in carefully selected French oak barrels. After 12 to 14 months of ageing in wood (of which 30% in new barrels), the wine is bottled. The château is certified High Environmental Value. Comte de Sénéjac is the second wine of Château Sénéjac with intense aromas of red and black fruits, complemented by hints of cacao. Beautifully balanced with silky tannins and roasted notes on the finish.

1 x Chateau Montcabrier Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2018 - Bordeaux, France

Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2014 vintage)

Bronze - Sommelier Wine Awards (2017 vintage)
Commended - International Wine Challenge (2016 vintage)
Gold - Concours de Bordeaux Vin d'Aqquitaine (2015 vintage)
Gold - Lyon International Wine Competition (2014 vintage)
Silver - Concours de Bordeaux Vin d'Aqquitaine (2014 vintage)

Sommelier Wine Awards "'Herbaceous, with fresh red fruits on the nose too, leading to a palate showing white pepper and delicate spices.' Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C. 'Leather and older fruit, with some savoury mushroom notes - easy Old World claret that ticks a few boxes.' Jade Koch, team leader. 'Tea leaves, red berries and a hint of iron.' Filippo Pastorini, consultant." 2017 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "The wine is firm with a dry core of tannins and a dark structure. With a juicy edge of black-currant fruit, it also has good potential and richness." (2014 vintage)

Château Montcabrier is a plot selection from the Milhade family estate, Château Recougne, located on the right bank of Bordeaux, in the Fronsadais. This property has produced wine for more than 400 years, and has always been recognized for producing outstanding wine. Its name is said to have come from French King Henri IV, in “recognition” (‘recougne’) of the quality of its wine. The Milhade family purchased the property in the mid 1930s, and Château Recougne has become their flagship estate, producing quintessential Bordeaux each vintage. The work done over several generations has positioned Château Recougne as one of the key estates for Bordeaux Supérieur Red wines. The Château Montcabrier’s grapes, harvested and vinified separately from Chateau Recougne, come predominantly from clay and sandy soils and offer a refined style dominated by the freshness of fruits.

Merlot is best suited to the gravelly clay terroir and is the majority planting here, comprising about 80% of the vineyard, complemented by equal parts of both Cabernets. The parcels set aside for Moncabrier include those planted on marley clay, with less gravel, and younger vines throughout the estate. The Milhades employ environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, minimal spraying, low yields through green harvesting, and excellent canopy management.

1 x Chateau La Croix Guillotin Puisseguin Saint Emilion 2021 - Bordeaux, France

91/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2016 vintage)

1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vin (1998 vintage)

Silver - Concours General Agricole Paris (2015 vintage)
Silver - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2014 vintage)
Silver - Concours General Agricole Paris (2014 vintage)

Organic

James Suckling "Linear and tight with black-cherry and blueberry character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Nicely crafted for this appellation." (2016 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "...his is a rich wine in every way. Lush black fruits, smooth tannins and a bold structure combine to exude power and density." (2016 vintage)

Château Guillotin wines have been blended and then bottled using the un-oaked part of our production, then aged in Inox stainless steel vats.

They are therefore fruitier by nature, when younger they are full with red fruits, lively in the mouth with juicy fresh tannins. The older vintages are more complex in structure with black fruits (cherry, plum…) predominant, they also have drier silkier tannins.

Château Guillotin has a long-standing winemaking tradition dating back to 1730, passed down through generations. Its original label features organic red wines known for their full-bodied, fruity character with rich red forest fruit notes. A special selection, honouring the estate’s founders Chevalier and Daviaud, is matured in new French oak barrels, giving it a mellow, oaky flavour and accounting for about a fifth of total production. The Saint-Émilion region, where the estate is located, gained prominence in the 18th century during the Enlightenment, with its wines valued for their quality, ageing potential, and suitability for transport—driven by innovations introduced by visionary winegrowers of the time.

The family estate extends on more than ten hectares over Montagne Saint-Émilion and Puisseguin Saint-Émilion AOC. Facing South/South-East, the hillside vineyard has benefited from the care of the Richard-Nicoletti family. Respectful of nature, the cultivation practices chosen by Julien Richard (3rd generation) tend towards a single goal : to respect the biodiversity of the soil and the environment in order to harvest healthy grapes and produce quality wine. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2023. After a strict selection and meticulous work in the vineyard, the fruits are picked by hand and sorted twice. Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels for about 12 months. The result is a gourmet wine with an assertive character that elegantly expresses the power of the terroir.

The Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Appellation, established in 1936, sits at the highest elevation (89 m) in the Saint-Émilion region. Its south and southeast exposure creates ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The hilly terrain features clay-limestone soils over rock, allowing vines to absorb essential nutrients and thrive even during hot, dry summers.

2 x Clinet Ronan Bordeaux Blanc 2022 - Bordeaux, France

Bronze - CellarTracker (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2019 vintage)

Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards
Bronze - International Wine Challenge (2017 vintage)

Decanter World Wine Awards "Very fresh and peachy aromas on the nose. Broad and oily, lively and delicious, rich finish."

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "This fresh, lively gem already hits the spot with all its ripe citrus, flowers and gentle touch of honey. This is a perfect summer poolside wine." (2019 vintage)

Winemaker "Ronan By Clinet Blanc offers a bright golden hue, as a pleasant introduction to a fine wine. Hints of yuzu, grapefruit, white flowers, passion fruit, a succession of aromas, all promising freshness, elegance and complexity."

70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon

Ronan by Clinet is part of the famous Château Clinet, the historic domaine of Pomerol whose roots go back to Medieval times. In 2009, the owner Ronan and his wife decided to create a new Bordeaux wine that balanced seduction with precision, produced by Clinet in partnership with conscientious growers. This was the beginning of Ronan by Clinet, a collection available in three colours. We carry the white wine which offers the liveliness of the Sauvignon Blanc (70%) and the roundness of the Semillon (30%) to deliver an intense and very fresh wine.

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation. The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines, both dry styles (particularly from Pessac-Léognan) and the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.

Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon is a classic white wine blend. It is most widely produced in France, most notably Bordeaux's Graves district, where both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are well-established varieties. It also has more recently caught on in Australia, particularly Margaret River. The versatile blend is typically made into crisp, dry wines, but it is also the blend of choice for the world's most prestigious sweet wine style, Sauternes. The blend is endowed with vibrant acidity and grassy aromas by Sauvignon Blanc, and its structure and mouthfeel from Semillon. This blend is a modern, simplified version of the classic White Bordeaux Blend, in which Muscadelle, Sauvignon Gris, Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Merlot Blanc may be added to the mix.

1 x Chateau au Pont de Guitres Lalande de Pomerol 2020 - Bordeaux, France

91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins

Silver - Challenge International du Vin
Gold - Challenge International du Vin (2019 vintage)
Gold - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine
Gold - Challenge International du Vin (2018 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "This generous, powerful wine is packed with great fruit. Jammy Merlot with swathes of blackberry flavors is structured with tannins. With its licorice touches at the end and dark tannins, the wine needs time." (2018 vintage)

Winemaker "Garnet in colour Château Pont de Guîtres Lalande de Pomerol offers a wonderful aromatic nose full of vibrant red and black fruity notes, underpinned by a hint of spice. Silky and beautifully balanced on the palate with concentrated fruit flavours leading to a long, appealing finish."

Château au Pont de Guitres, situated on the highest limestone plateau of Lalande de Pomerol, is part of Vignobles Rousselot, a family-run estate producing Fronsac and Lalande de Pomerol. The Chateau comprises four hectares with 80% Merlot et 20% Cabernet Franc plantings. Over the years, the estate has been handed down from generation to generation, increasing in size, modernizing wine-making techniques and following sustainable practices. Each plot is vinified separately according to soil, yield, vine age and grape variety. Once picked, the grapes are sorted mechanically and by hand to ensure a rigorous selection and are transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine then spends 12 months in French oak barrels (two to four years). Château Pont de Guîtres offers a very aromatic nose full of vibrant red and black berry notes, underpinned by a hint of spice. Silky and beautifully balanced on the palate with concentrated fruit flavours leading to a long, appealing finish.

Located on the best terroirs of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, the plots are situated on sandy gravelly clay soils, which produce wines with good ageing potential. The vines, which have an average age of 15 years, are planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare and yield 48 hectolitres per hectare. They are pruned according to traditional Bordeaux methods. The vineyard is cultivated according to la lutte raisonnée, which promotes sustainable agricultural methods and reduces the amount of chemicals, in order to respect the land and its environment. Harvesting takes place when the grapes have reached optimal maturity.