Chateau Leroy-Beauval’s Bordeaux Superieur is a fair value at $25. A Merlot-dominate blend (70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon), this wine is dominated by a bouquet of blue and black fruits with a touch of currant leaf. The blue and black fruit notes follow through on the palate, transitioning to a pleasant dark chocolate finish. The wine’s alcohol is touch high at 15%, but it is well integrated, while the acidity could stand to be a bit higher. Overall, this is a fine wine at a fair price, but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.
Chateau Leroy-Beauval, Bordeaux Supérieur (France) 2018
By John McDermott