I sent this video to several friends a few days ago via text message and received a big thumbs up for doing it. One friend said he actually made notes for his next shopping trip.
My wife and I enjoyed a 2010 Chateau Brane-Cantenac last year for our anniversary dinner with some really good steak. I have to say, it was absolutely delicious and one of the best wines I've ever had! Thank you for including that one, I whole-heartedly agree!
@@AttorneySomm how would you compare against the chev of that year? Seemed reasonably comparable in terms of price/quantity so I was rather torn between which bottle would get the spot in my remain fridge space.
Thank you for these outstanding Bordeaux wine recommendations, John. It’s great to have these options since wine coming from this famous region can be quite expensive. I’m definitely saving this video for future reference. I appreciate your detailed explanation on each wine. You are well-versed on Bordeaux wines, and I trust your expertise. Well done! Cheers! 🍷🍷
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Bordeaux is my absolute favorite. Enjoyed hearing your 10 of favorites Bordeaux wines at this price range, John! I'm looking for good vintages now so I can stock up my cellar. Thanks a lot for your detailed analyses of these wines. It was very helpful. Looking forward for more great videos. Cheers John!
Great video. My favorite Bordeaux’s unfortunately have climbed in price the past several years. Haven’t been inclined to purchase a Leoville Las Cases, Lynch Bages or Decru Beauacaillou since. I did however stumble recently on a Dufort-Vivens (2nd growth Margaux) for $88 after coupon and thought that was a bargain. Bought four, opened one and decanted it for 6+ hours. It was amazing. Sitting on the others. I appreciate your content. You have a new subscriber. Thanks!
We had a 2009 Saint Pierre last night and it was amazing. Hints of spearmint on the nose, ripe fruit and earthy complexity on the palate, silky tannins. Paired so well with herb roasted lamb, potatoes, and quinoa salad. It was a phenomenal meal with good friends.
Thanks for the excellent video John, you rule ! One of my fav under $75 is Duo by Conseillante. As you know it´s La Conseillante 2nd label and it runs for about $75 or so. I would love to see a video about Cayuse someday. I just returned from a trip to Seattle and we had a wine tasting 14 of us. Of the wines we opened that I never had before and that were extremely unique were Cayuse "Bionic Frog" and Cayuse " Flying pig". Very very hard to get wines unless you buy them in the secondary market at a huge price increase, but the wines were VERY unique indeed. Blood, iron, soy sauce, feet, and funk....yup VERY weird. Keep up the excellent work
Thanks so much! Excellent suggestion! I’m a big fan of Conseillante as well! I also enjoy Cayuse and have been on the list for a few years. Fantastic wines! My favorite from Washington for sure. Cheers! 👍🍷
Just as I started this video, my World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition arrived in the mail LOL. You're a good luck charm for wine! Can't wait to open up a Bordeaux soon.
Great selections, John! Absolutely love Bordeaux! This is such a great series and I always enjoy the insights on producers and your favorite vintages. I'm very new to wine but plan on collecting. Definitely taking notes on these wonderful wines to look out for at great price points.Thanks for doing these reviews, I loved every little bit of this video. I deeply appreciate you making epic and honest wine contents here and all your social media accounts. Cheers John!
@@AttorneySomm I will say that some of your content does send me into a slight depression as I live in Vancouver Canada and the price difference from what you are quoting in US pricing to our pricing up here is insane. Most of the bottles you outlined in this video that can be had for around 70 in the US are 150-180 here…. :(
@@danielplainview4778 Sorry, yes that is unfortunate. Many are even less than $75 in the EU because of the 3 tier system in the US. All I can say is they are at least relative values at this tier. Last time I was in Canada I was shocked at wine prices and just ordered cocktails and tried some Canadian wine.
I've had several bottles of Domaine de Chevalier, mostly 2010's (a few I can't recall) with a 2010 currently in the cellar for a future special occasion. Lovely wines, the 2010 was one of the wines that really put me onto the idea that higher price Bordeaux could really be worth the extra money spent. Might have to check out the Saint-Pierre as well as that seems to have me written all over it!
So many of my favorites! Pomerol and it's seductive silkiness is my current favorite, but maybe it's time for another blind lineup of left vs right bank? Will look for Saint-Pierre and Les Cases Le Petit Lion next
I really enjoy all of your videos John, you're doing a tremendous job and I'm always learning something new from you. I live in Ontario and I see Château Brane-Cantenac 2018 for $140CAD. Would it be worth it in your opinion for that price?. All of our wine and liquor here in Ontario is government run unfortunately. Thank you if you do see this. Looking foward to your next video.
Hello Eva! Thanks so much for the support and kind words. Truly appreciate it! The US dollar is strong right now and is 0.73 to $1 CAD. Adjusted for the strength of currency, that seems to be about right to me (although it sounds much higher). An excellent wine! Cheers!
Thanks for the iinteresting video. It seems that the retail price in France is more expensive than in US comparing with the price you gave in the video. Some of the wine you presented are far more expensive in France, especially, such as Domaine de Chevallier red (in fact the price for the white is growing like a rocket), Beychevelle, Lynch-Bages, Pontet-Canet.. even though we forget the higher French VAT. So you are luckier in US than in France.
@@AttorneySomm Yes in France a great part of chateaux Classés 1855 and other outstanding wines, such as ones in Bourgogne or in Rhone are for futures. But wines are generally becoming more and more expensive, especially the grands crus in Bordeaux and Bourgogne. Some of them has skyrocketed. Can you imagine a Beychevelle 2019 for more than 110 euros (VAT 20% included) ? Or a 2020 future for more than 80 euros to be delivered in 2023 ? 4 years ago I bought a Domaine de Chevalier red for 40 euros, now it costs 70 - 80 euros and the white costs 100 euros in average. Of course most of them become more and more expensive steadily, I mean in a regular way.
Thanks; do you have a generic video on how/where/when to purchase wine. Obviously state regulations vary. Anyway, what is your approach to purchase wine.
Good video. Thanks. Please do not discount the 11s, 12s and 14s, all of which are drinking well now (whilst waiting for the 15s, 16, etc to mature). Most of my clarets are bought en primeur (futures in your terminology) and are excellent value. However, my go-to wine merchant has released a few Cru Bourgeois 2010s at good prices, which hit the spot. This weekend, though, will be a Rioja weekend with game stew tonight and sirloin steak tomorrow.
Thanks very much! Definitely some excellent wines in the vintages you mentioned as well. I’m just more cautious with those vintages since I don’t want anyone to be disappointed and they can require more selectivity. Also a nice idea re the 10s! Sounds like a fantastic weekend plan! I’m a huge Rioja fan as well. Enjoy! 👍🍷
so all these wines are $75 or Less, do I have that right? how bout Tour Saint Christophe, Laroque for under $40 and Siaurac, Villars, Boutisse, d'Aurilhac and Fonreaud for under $20, glug glug
Yes, I ran some searching on Google and found each of them available for sale for $75 or less. I also did a video on Bordeaux for $50 or less that features Tour Saint Christophe and some others. That is available here: ua-cam.com/video/t64Nd_Yn7wE/v-deo.html
Terrific question! One excellent example is the Guigal lineup. The La Las are my favorites and often about $500. Chateau d’Ampuis is around $100. I think you get about 80% of the benefit with that wine. Feytit Clinet from this Bordeaux video compares very favorably to wines that are $200 a bottle or more.
Completely agree. Fantastic wine! This was a futures offer as I recall. I always run a search to confirm availability within the price range before recording. 👍🍷
I sent this video to several friends a few days ago via text message and received a big thumbs up for doing it. One friend said he actually made notes for his next shopping trip.
Very glad to hear that! Thanks very much. It means a lot to know that these videos are useful. Cheers!
Love these videos, would love some more pic’s of the wine and vineyards
Thanks! This one is an older video. Definitely include more B roll in my more recent videos.
My wife and I enjoyed a 2010 Chateau Brane-Cantenac last year for our anniversary dinner with some really good steak. I have to say, it was absolutely delicious and one of the best wines I've ever had! Thank you for including that one, I whole-heartedly agree!
Thank you! Very glad you enjoy that producer too. They do a fantastic job. 👍🍷
Found some of the 2019 Chev for $65, hard part now is waiting to drink it.
Very nice! Excellent price!
@@AttorneySomm store had grand puy lacoste 2019 for around 70 too, considering going back and lightening my wallet further.
@@cruelreality7600 Another excellent wine! Think you will be very happy with that purchase if you do it. 👍🍷
@@AttorneySomm how would you compare against the chev of that year? Seemed reasonably comparable in terms of price/quantity so I was rather torn between which bottle would get the spot in my remain fridge space.
@@cruelreality7600 I’d probably do more Chev
Thank you for including an image of the labels. Now, Spanish and Italian wines under $75….
Fantastic content, John!!!
Thanks very much! Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the suggestions! 👍🍷
Big fan of brane cantenac, domaine chevalier and alter ego. Great job John
Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind feedback! 👍🍷
Thank you for these outstanding Bordeaux wine recommendations, John. It’s great to have these options since wine coming from this famous region can be quite expensive. I’m definitely saving this video for future reference. I appreciate your detailed explanation on each wine. You are well-versed on Bordeaux wines, and I trust your expertise. Well done! Cheers! 🍷🍷
Grazie Gina! Thanks for watching and the kind words. Truly appreciate it! Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm My pleasure, John. Your video definitely woke me up😃. Thank you for the pin📌
@@ginazarcadoolasfoodandwine Well deserved! Hopefully you won’t hold that against me. 😂
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Bordeaux is my absolute favorite. Enjoyed hearing your 10 of favorites Bordeaux wines at this price range, John! I'm looking for good vintages now so I can stock up my cellar. Thanks a lot for your detailed analyses of these wines. It was very helpful. Looking forward for more great videos. Cheers John!
Thanks so much, Joy! Pretty much believe that you would enjoy these wines! They offer a tremendous value value for the price!
These are great videos. I’ve some 05 Giscours that’s really drinking nicely right now.
Thank you! Giscours is such a solid producer. 👍🍷
You, Konstantin Baum, Matthew Horkey and Andre Mack are my favorite wine people!
Thanks very much! Glad I’m in such good company! Cheers! 👍🍷
Great video. My favorite Bordeaux’s unfortunately have climbed in price the past several years. Haven’t been inclined to purchase a Leoville Las Cases, Lynch Bages or Decru Beauacaillou since. I did however stumble recently on a Dufort-Vivens (2nd growth Margaux) for $88 after coupon and thought that was a bargain. Bought four, opened one and decanted it for 6+ hours. It was amazing. Sitting on the others. I appreciate your content. You have a new subscriber. Thanks!
Thanks very much! Appreciate the support and the information re: the Dufort-Vivens. Sounds terrific! Cheers!
We had a 2009 Saint Pierre last night and it was amazing. Hints of spearmint on the nose, ripe fruit and earthy complexity on the palate, silky tannins. Paired so well with herb roasted lamb, potatoes, and quinoa salad. It was a phenomenal meal with good friends.
Very glad to hear it! I still have a couple left. Thanks for sharing your notes!
Thanks for the excellent video John, you rule ! One of my fav under $75 is Duo by Conseillante. As you know it´s La Conseillante 2nd label and it runs for about $75 or so. I would love to see a video about Cayuse someday. I just returned from a trip to Seattle and we had a wine tasting 14 of us. Of the wines we opened that I never had before and that were extremely unique were Cayuse "Bionic Frog" and Cayuse " Flying pig". Very very hard to get wines unless you buy them in the secondary market at a huge price increase, but the wines were VERY unique indeed. Blood, iron, soy sauce, feet, and funk....yup VERY weird. Keep up the excellent work
Thanks so much! Excellent suggestion! I’m a big fan of Conseillante as well! I also enjoy Cayuse and have been on the list for a few years. Fantastic wines! My favorite from Washington for sure. Cheers! 👍🍷
Just as I started this video, my World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition arrived in the mail LOL. You're a good luck charm for wine! Can't wait to open up a Bordeaux soon.
Thanks very much! Glad to hear it! Enjoy! 👍🍷
Great selections, John!
Absolutely love Bordeaux! This is such a great series and I always enjoy the insights on producers and your favorite vintages. I'm very new to wine but plan on collecting. Definitely taking notes on these wonderful wines to look out for at great price points.Thanks for doing these reviews, I loved every little bit of this video.
I deeply appreciate you making epic and honest wine contents here and all your social media accounts. Cheers John!
Thanks so much Joy! So pleased you enjoyed them! I think he would very much enjoy tasting these wines! Cheers!
Another great video, keep them up AS
Thanks very much! Cheers! 👍🍷
@@AttorneySomm I will say that some of your content does send me into a slight depression as I live in Vancouver Canada and the price difference from what you are quoting in US pricing to our pricing up here is insane. Most of the bottles you outlined in this video that can be had for around 70 in the US are 150-180 here…. :(
@@danielplainview4778 Sorry, yes that is unfortunate. Many are even less than $75 in the EU because of the 3 tier system in the US. All I can say is they are at least relative values at this tier. Last time I was in Canada I was shocked at wine prices and just ordered cocktails and tried some Canadian wine.
I opened my 2014 Chateau Nenin this Easter. It was a religious experience.
Excellent! Very glad to hear it! 👍🍷
We NEED. A cellar tour!!!!
Thanks! Unfortunately I have my collection scattered across 3-4 solutions and my primary cellar is a bit crowded and disorganized currently.
Damn!! You should do a blind tasting video then 🥹
I've had several bottles of Domaine de Chevalier, mostly 2010's (a few I can't recall) with a 2010 currently in the cellar for a future special occasion. Lovely wines, the 2010 was one of the wines that really put me onto the idea that higher price Bordeaux could really be worth the extra money spent. Might have to check out the Saint-Pierre as well as that seems to have me written all over it!
Thanks for weighing in! Both such excellent producers!
So many of my favorites! Pomerol and it's seductive silkiness is my current favorite, but maybe it's time for another blind lineup of left vs right bank? Will look for Saint-Pierre and Les Cases Le Petit Lion next
Thanks very much! Completely agree with you re: Pomerol. Hope that you enjoy the Saint-Pierre and Las Cases!
great list of wines i also like, specially giscours and nenin, cheers!
Thanks very much! Cheers! 👍🍷
I really enjoy all of your videos John, you're doing a tremendous job and I'm always learning something new from you. I live in Ontario and I see Château Brane-Cantenac 2018 for $140CAD. Would it be worth it in your opinion for that price?. All of our wine and liquor here in Ontario is government run unfortunately. Thank you if you do see this. Looking foward to your next video.
Hello Eva! Thanks so much for the support and kind words. Truly appreciate it! The US dollar is strong right now and is 0.73 to $1 CAD. Adjusted for the strength of currency, that seems to be about right to me (although it sounds much higher). An excellent wine! Cheers!
lacoste,clos du marquis and giscours are my favourite
Thank you! All are excellent! 👍🍷
Thanks for the iinteresting video. It seems that the retail price in France is more expensive than in US comparing with the price you gave in the video. Some of the wine you presented are far more expensive in France, especially, such as Domaine de Chevallier red (in fact the price for the white is growing like a rocket), Beychevelle, Lynch-Bages, Pontet-Canet.. even though we forget the higher French VAT.
So you are luckier in US than in France.
Thank you. That is interesting and surprising. Are you able to buy futures? Some of these prices were for futures.
@@AttorneySomm Yes in France a great part of chateaux Classés 1855 and other outstanding wines, such as ones in Bourgogne or in Rhone are for futures. But wines are generally becoming more and more expensive, especially the grands crus in Bordeaux and Bourgogne.
Some of them has skyrocketed. Can you imagine a Beychevelle 2019 for more than 110 euros (VAT 20% included) ? Or a 2020 future for more than 80 euros to be delivered in 2023 ?
4 years ago I bought a Domaine de Chevalier red for 40 euros, now it costs 70 - 80 euros and the white costs 100 euros in average.
Of course most of them become more and more expensive steadily, I mean in a regular way.
@@104qisile9 Yes, I understand. Thanks very much for your insights.
Thanks; do you have a generic video on how/where/when to purchase wine. Obviously state regulations vary. Anyway, what is your approach to purchase wine.
Hmm. I have a number of videos that relate to it at some level. I have a short on my favorite flash site. And a comprehensive wine collecting video.
I also have a couple videos where I’m at the total wine and recommend bottles.
Attorney Somm thank you
Château Saint Pierre is definitely my second favourite Saint Julien, Château Talbot being the first….
Thanks for weighing in. Both excellent producers!
Good video. Thanks. Please do not discount the 11s, 12s and 14s, all of which are drinking well now (whilst waiting for the 15s, 16, etc to mature). Most of my clarets are bought en primeur (futures in your terminology) and are excellent value. However, my go-to wine merchant has released a few Cru Bourgeois 2010s at good prices, which hit the spot. This weekend, though, will be a Rioja weekend with game stew tonight and sirloin steak tomorrow.
Thanks very much! Definitely some excellent wines in the vintages you mentioned as well. I’m just more cautious with those vintages since I don’t want anyone to be disappointed and they can require more selectivity. Also a nice idea re the 10s! Sounds like a fantastic weekend plan! I’m a huge Rioja fan as well. Enjoy! 👍🍷
so all these wines are $75 or Less, do I have that right? how bout Tour Saint Christophe, Laroque for under $40 and Siaurac, Villars, Boutisse, d'Aurilhac
and Fonreaud for under $20, glug glug
Yes, I ran some searching on Google and found each of them available for sale for $75 or less. I also did a video on Bordeaux for $50 or less that features Tour Saint Christophe and some others. That is available here:
ua-cam.com/video/t64Nd_Yn7wE/v-deo.html
How much would you say is the Gap between these Wines and your favourite 100 Dollar Wines or your favourites no matter the price?
Terrific question! One excellent example is the Guigal lineup. The La Las are my favorites and often about $500. Chateau d’Ampuis is around $100. I think you get about 80% of the benefit with that wine. Feytit Clinet from this Bordeaux video compares very favorably to wines that are $200 a bottle or more.
Brane Cantenac is going for 120 these days...great wine though.
Completely agree. Fantastic wine! This was a futures offer as I recall. I always run a search to confirm availability within the price range before recording. 👍🍷