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Top Rated Bordeaux

Chateau La Louviere in Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France


Bordeaux, from the region by the same name in France, is typically a red blend comprising a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Read our list of the best red Meritage and Bordeaux wines that we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.



Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
2010 Saint-Julien
Bordeaux, France
16/20
$120

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Château Brane-Cantenac
2003 Margaux
Bordeaux, France
15.5/20
$60

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Château Durfort-Vivens
2009 Margaux
Bordeaux, France
15.5/20
$50

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Château Grand Corbin-Despagne
2009 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé François Despagne
Bordeaux, France
15/20
$47

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Château Lassègue
2004 Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France
15/20
$50

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Château de Cruzeau
2006 Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux, France
14.5/20
$28

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Château La Louvière
2006 Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux, France
14.5/20
$50

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Château Montlau
2007 Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge
Bordeaux, France
14.5/20
$15

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Château de Pez
1999 Vintage
Saint-Estéphe, France
14/20
$31

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Château Marjosse
2009 Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France
14/20
$13




 
(Updated: 01/10/13 BH)

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