Bordeaux Arrivage: The ten best wines under 100 euros

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Falstaff reveals the ten best wines from the 2021 vintage that are ideal for a smaller budget.

The Editors, Peter Moser,

02.04.2024

Top 10 under 100 euro

Medium golden yellow, silver reflections. On the nose, nuances of mango, pear and honey, hints of quince and caramel, subtle wood savouriness, notes of lanolin and roasted...

Sauternes, France

Château d'Arche

Intense golden yellow, brass reflections. A somewhat restrained bouquet with notes of candied orange zest, subtle hints of wood and dried apricot. Juicy with subtle volatile...

Sauternes, France

Château Bouscaut

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, DELICATE edge brightening. Delicately floral black forest berryish fruit, inviting bouquet of blackberries and cherries, DELICATEly...

Pessac-Léognan, France

Château Bellefont-Belcier

Intense dark garnet, opaque core, purple rim. Delicate hints of nougat and figs, fresh plums with candied orange zest underneath; an inviting bouquet. Juicy, elegant, fresh,...

St. Emilion, France

Château Dauzac

Dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, subtle ochre brightening on the rim. A multi-faceted bouquet with subtle oak nuances, hints of liquorice and a background floral note....

Margaux, France

Château Batailley

Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Ripe plums, delicate underlay with cassis, some liquorice, candied orange zest. Slender, fine fruit expression, fine...

Bordeaux, France

Château Cantenac Brown

Dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, subtle ochre brightening on the rim. An inviting bouquet with notes of ripe cherry, wild berry confit, orange zest and a hint of spice....

Margaux, France

Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry

Dark ruby garnet colour with purple reflections, delicate ochre rim. Cherry compote, a hint of plums, candied orange zest, a subtle hint of nougat. Medium body, fresh, with notes...

Margaux, France

Château Pavie Macquin

Deep dark ruby, purple hue at the rim. Fine noble wood notes, black forest berries, hints of liquorice, dark cherries and cedar. Complex, juicy, ripe plums, blackberry compote,...

St. Emilion, France

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