Chateau La Valade, Fronsac Bordeaux 2010

Merlot 95 %
Cabernet-sauvignon 5 %

Decanter said “the quality is excellent” of Fronsac’s 2010 vintage. Wines from the year from nearby Pomerol command at least twice this price. You’ll taste the pocket-friendly brilliance in heady notes of red berries, plum, anise and aromatic herbs. Aromas of oak and toasted sweet spices chase its long, soaking finish.