Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a Bordeaux lover for Christmas, their birthday, or any other occasion, we’ve got you covered. Our gift guide for a Bordeaux lover contains six wines that are sure to please them! We’ve included a mix from the Left Bank, including one white, and the Right Bank because we know that each appellation offers something different.
Left Bank
Château Léoville Barton
This historic Saint-Julien estate producers wine bursting with dark fruit such as cherries and blackcurrants, spices, cedar and coffee. The wines are best after several years ageing which allows the powerful but very supple tannins to soften and integrate well.
Cos d’Estournel
Wines from this Saint-Estèphe stand out thanks to their high proportion of Merlot which makes them rich and supple. They offer fruity and spiced notes when young and increases in aromatic complexity over time. Not only that, but the wines can age for at least 30 years!
Château Brane Cantenac
An estate given Deuxième Grand Cru Classé status during the 1855 classification, it should not be missed. Its wines are known around the world for their finesse and elegance. The grand vin oozes blackberries and violets which are joined by notes of truffle after several years ageing.
Domaine de Chevalier
The white wine from a Cru Classé de Graves is a symbol of balance and elegance from the Pessac-Léognan appellation. This aromatic blend of Sauvignon and Sémillon offers tropical fruits and floral notes with a rare mineral intensity.
Right Bank
Clos Fourtet
This Saint-Emilion château is known for the quality of its wine, sure, but also for its cellars, hidden in underground chambers. The wines develop delightful aromas of red fruit and are well-structured and full-bodied with an excellent ageing potential.
Château la Conseillante
The wines crafted by this Pomerol producer are known to be very smooth and silky. They develop aromas of violets, liquorice and jammy red fruit, with a hint of spice. The château is known for the violet flavours in its wines and have taken inspiration from this flower when choosing the colour for its capsule.
And because we always like to go the extra mile, we have a seventh option for you – the iDealwine wooden case of 6 red wine from the region. It contains wine ready to be uncorked from six outstanding estates!
