I like the flavor profile of Right Bank Bordeaux. My understanding is they are more Merlot and Cab Franc based. Can anyone recommend any French QPR’s in this catagory or California wines made in this style that I can get in Colorado?
It’s always tough to give recommendations when people don’t share their budget and style preferences.
But - K&L has 2012 Petit Village for $50. On the young side but probably enjoyable now (if you like ‘em young). Or ageable. If you want to age them more (and spend a tad more) you could look look at 2015/ 2016/2017 Petit-Village, Bourgneuf, Petite L’Eglise, Feytit-Clinet. The last couple of years would be futures. All Pomerols. I love Pomerol .
Unfortunately, Les Asteries is now in the $75 to $125 range, and Le Dome can be $300 to $400 [when it gets a triple-digit score from Parker].
Back in the day, I thought the Nardian blanc was the best wine in his portfolio, and it looks like you might be able to find it in the $40 to $60 range:
Maltus also made some dynamite shiraz for Colonial Estates [it was the only time I ever got really strong bacon fat from an Aussie wine], but apparently it’s been almost a decade since he’s had a presence Down Under.
Les Cruzelles from Denis Durantou. He’s the owner of l’Eglise Clinet, one of the very top wines on the Right Bank. To me, Cruzelles will never be confused with his top wine, but it drinks above it’s price point of roughly $25/btl. It’s not particularly lush or fruit forward though. If you want something riper, there are plenty in St Emilion. I just don’t know which to recommend. Maybe someone else can chime in.
I do not know that this is widely available but, just now, there are 5 magnums available here, (San Francisco Bay area):
2015 Dominique, La Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blend 1.5L
$104.94
We really enjoy Beau Sejour Becot. The 2014 and 2015 are both very good. These will be at the top of your price range. At the lower end of the price range, I would recommend Haut Brisson and Tour St.-Christophe, if you are looking for a modern style.
Pomerols as a whole are expensive. Finding a well made pomerol that doesn’t cost a fortune and is reliable year in and year out is tough. Gazin is a little on the modern side, but I like it very much.