Chateau Sainte-Marie Bordeaux Superieur 2024

From the historic, naturally farmed estate of Château Sainte-Marie in the Entre-Deux-Mers, the 2024 Bordeaux Supérieur Vieilles Vignes is a vibrant, accessible take on classic French winemaking that easily punches above its weight. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from old vines set in gravelly and sandy loam, it’s fermented with wild yeasts and aged in barrel to achieve a seamless harmony of depth and drinkability. The glass opens with a quintessential claret nose of pencil shavings, fresh cedar, and ripe black fruit, opening up to a palate balanced by savory sap and a subtle, stony minerality. With plush, velvety tannins and none of the rigid astringency of younger reds, it’s ready to pop tonight. It’s an unpretentious yet effortlessly polished bottle that belongs on every dinner table, whether you’re pairing it with a grilled hanger steak, juicy burgers, or an impromptu weekend hang.

Producer: Chateau Sainte-Marie
Region: Bordeaux, France
Varieties: 72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 12.5%