Château Ramafort, Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2016 ($25)

Wines, like this one, classified as Cru Bourgeois (a level of classification just below the more exalted Cru Classé) offer terrific value. At nearly a decade of age, the sturdy and mature 2016 Château Ramafort delivers a seamless combination of black fruit and savory olive-like nuances. A touch of enticing bitterness in the finish would make this wine an ideal foil for beef.
92 Michael Apstein