sitting in the upper tier of the category alongside other serious 20-year expressions

making it one of the more cost-effective ways to keep a quality reposado on hand

A touch of cream and spice fades slowly

The bitter-sweet tension holds through the close without becoming cloying

Mercedes Eguren positions as a strong entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon that consistently overdelivers relative to its price tier

Chateau Le Gay Rose Bordeaux available sitting in the upper tierChateau Le Gay Rose Bordeaux is a 750ml Cabernet Franc ros from the prestigious Bordeaux estate, distinguished by its coral pink color and vibrant fruit character. While Chteau Le Gay is best known for its celebrated Pomerol reds, this ros demonstrates the estate's range and winemaking skill with a lighter, refreshing expression drawn from their Cabernet Franc plantings. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13% (varies by vintage) Origin: Bordeaux, France Style: Dry