(sale price $34.99)

The Château Lestage has a Cru Bourgeois classification which is one of Bordeaux’s best-kept secrets for value, offering classic regional character at an appealing price. Within its three quality tiers, Château Lestage has achieved the highest level, Exceptionnel. Merlot-dominant, with a generous proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is made from sustainably cultivated vineyards and aged for 12 months primarily in used oak barrels, allowing the fruit and terroir to take center stage. This vintage reveals aromas of ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, layered with hints of spice and toasted oak. On the palate, generous dark fruit meets fresh acidity and fine, structured tannins, creating a balanced, elegant, and age-worthy expression of old-world Bordeaux. For those looking for classic Bordeaux character and the potential to evolve gracefully in the cellar, Château Lestage delivers remarkable value.