Value Bordeaux |
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The term Value Bordeaux may
strike some readers as an
oxymoron. It is true that
many of the great, rare wines
of Bordeaux sell at very high
prices. But there is another,
less well known category of
Bordeaux wines that provides
exceptional value.
While Richard’s is known for
its offering of the great
chateaux and estate wines of
France, California and Italy,
we take special pride in
searching the wine regions of
the world for very good wines
that we can offer our
customers at prices below $40
per bottle.
We invite you to join us in
enjoying these
high-value wines from the
Bordeaux region of France,
where fine red wines have been
made for centuries using the
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Cabernet Franc grapes.
Bordeaux also makes nice,
soft, dry white wines, mostly
from the Sauvingon Blanc
grape.
You may be surprised by these
Value Bordeaux wines. We are
confident you will be
pleased.
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| Chateau Bailloux-Rival 2006 Bordeaux Superieur |
The color in this great value Bordeaux is a medium purple with a nose of oak and a touch of candied violets. The flavors on the palate dark berry fruits and a nice smokiness from the well integrated oak. The finish is surprisingly complex and long for a wine in this price range. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$14.79
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Case
$183.49
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| Chateau Corbin 2006 St. Emilion |
Another sleeper of the vintage from an estate that has been doing everything right since 1998, this deep purple-hued 2006 exhibits sweet blue and blackberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, camphor, and flowers. The wine possesses outstanding concentration, medium to full body, moderately firm, but sweet, noble tannins, and a long finish. The ripeness of the fruit suggests a certain degree of accessibility, but this St.-Emilion will age easily for 12-15 years. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$30.79
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Case
$356.29
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| Chateau Cote de Baleau 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru |
The Reiffers family produces, a straightforward, richly fruity St.-Emilion displaying good ripeness. The soft 2005 reveals herb-tinged black cherry fruit intermixed with notions of earth and spice. It is a good fairly priced cuvee to drink over the 10-15 years. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$36.79
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Case
$432.89
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| Chateau De La Cour D’ Argent 2005 Bordeaux Rouge |
An inexpensive charmer from the Bordeaux appellation. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown and harvested to strict organic practices. The final blend spent 14 months in French oak barrels. This wine offers tasty red currant fruit, wood spice, and earth characteristics in an undeniably Bordeaux style. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$16.99
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Case
$205.09
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| Chateau La Prade 2006 Cotes de Francs |
A consistently well-made effort from the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Thierry Valette, La Prade’s 2006 is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of black currants, sweet cherries, and subtle herbs are followed a pure, round, ripe, tasty wine revealing crunchy fruit and a good finish. Drinking from 2009-2013. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$20.79
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Case
$226.69
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| Chateau Lanessan 2005 Medoc |
Shrewd Bordeaux buyers have long followed this excellent Medoc estate, whose wine can easily be confused with a St.-Julien or Pauillac. The 2005 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Dark plum/purple-tinged with a beautiful nose of new saddle leather, spice box, black currants, and a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco, it offers medium body, admirable richness, decent acidity, and ripe tannin. Although it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, these wines have an excellent record of evolving for two or more decades. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$25.49
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Case
$323.89
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| Chateau Larose Trintaudon 2004 Medoc |
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.Graceful and easy-to-understand, an appealing harmony of Cabernet and Merlot. While well-structured and endowed with significant ageing potential, Larose-Trintaudon is supple and ready to drink when released. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$18.49
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Case
$226.69
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| Chateau Paveil de Luze Margaux |
Elegantly perfumed nose with aromas of cassis bud, fresh blackberries, violets, allspice and a touch of mocha. The palate provides good intensity of flavor while remaining refined and a little restrained. Medium+ acidity, medium+ level of very fine tannins and a long, layered finish. Drink now - 2012. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$22.99
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Case
$291.49
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| Chateau Puy Blanquet 2006 Saint Emilion Grand Cru |
There's a superb purity of vibrant cherry and plum fruit on the nose of this Puy-Blanquet. The tannins on the palate are soft and fine, and there is a core of pure, plummy red fruit. A supple and approachable wine. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$24.49
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Case
$265.57
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| Chateau Puygueraud 2006 Cotes de Francs |
Considered the finest winery in the Cotes de Francs appellation, the smallest in Bordeaux. Owned by the Thienport Family, of Vieux Chateau Certan fame, they have turned this once unknown chateau in to an overachiever. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec. It offers a good deep red color in the glass. Very ripe aromas of black cherry and chocolate. Suave, juicy and sweet, with lovely palate presence and inner-mouth aromatic character. Tannins are ripe and sweet. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$21.79
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Case
$237.49
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| Chateau Reignac 2005 Cuvee Speciale |
Another top-notch effort from the home property of the brilliant Yves Vatelot, Reignac’s 2005 has a dense ruby/purple color and notes of graphite, black currant, some sweet cherries, and spice box. It is a medium to full-bodied wine with beautiful concentration, decent acidity, and ripe tannin. Despite its humble appellation, this is a very serious wine that is qualitatively up there with some of the better classified growths of the Medoc. It should drink beautifully for 8-10 years. A sleeper of the vintage! |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$32.79
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Case
$377.89
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| Chateau Roland La Garde 2005 Cotes de Blaye |
This super cuvee created from Proprietor Bruno Martin’s best barrels and best vineyard sites is a massive, dark-colored, hugely fruited powerhouse of a red Bordeaux with a knock-out nose of blueberry and black raspberry/cassis fruit intertwined with minerals, and subtle toasty new oak. Impressive now and built to last. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$19.99
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Case
$215.89
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| Chateau Sainte Colombe 2005 Cotes De Castillon |
Crafted by Gerard Perse, who owns famous properties such as Monbousquet and Chateau Pavie, offers a wine that is affordable enough for everyday consumption. The 2005 Ste-Colombe is unquestionably a soft and most immediately accessible wine. Its dark ruby color is followed by a concoction of ripe, sweet black currant and cherry fruit, incense, spring flowers, and spice. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$19.49
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Case
$205.09
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| Clos Puy Arnaud 2005 Cotes de Castillon |
Nearly always a seriously made as well as potentially long-lived offering, as evidenced by the 2005. This blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Carmenere boasts a saturated blue/purple color in addition to a sweet nose of black raspberries, cranberries, crushed rocks, and background wood. Displaying terrific old vine intensity, it hits the palate with a rush of fruit, glycerin, and tannin. With good structure, purity, and potential, it will require 2-3 years to settle down, and should last for 15 or more years. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$33.79
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Case
$377.89
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| Haut Faugeres 2004 Saint Emilion Grande Cru |
The second label of Chateau Faugeres that is sourced from the younger vines in their vineyards. A balanced red, with perfumed aromas and hints of fruit and tobacco. Full-bodied, with chocolate character, a solid core of fruit and a long, caressing finish. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$27.79
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Case
$323.89
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| Winemakers Collection Michel Rolland Cuvee No. 1 2005 Medoc |
Michel Rolland was fortunate to be chosen in 2005 as his first vintage for this collection since this is an exceptional vintage. It boasts classic richness, deep, smoky, black currant and sweet cherry fruit, a gorgeously opulent texture, decent acidity, high but sweet tannin, and a seamless, full-throttle mouth feel. This stunning effort competes with some of Bordeaux’s finest wines. It should age effortlessly for 15 or more years. |
Size: 750ml |
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Bottle
$36.99
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Case
$431.89
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