Grand Cru Saint-Émilion for under $50 is quite the steal, especially at this caliber. The 2016 Leydet Valentin is a blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc. It unleashes lush cherry, framboise, and blue fruit, followed by another wave of cardamom, fragrant earth, and graphite. The palate is framed by soft, fine-grained tannins that allow each layer to glide into a savory dark-berried finish.
Château Leydet-Valentin, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2016
By Miranda Franco