2020 | Château La Fleur Saint-Georges | Lalande-de-Pomerol | France

Merlot-rich Lalande-de-Pomerol — the softer, friendlier neighbor of Pomerol at a fraction of the price.

Château La Fleur Saint-Georges is a 33-hectare estate in Lalande-de-Pomerol, the appellation just north of Pomerol proper. Roughly 80% Merlot rounded out with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, traditionally vinified and aged 18–24 months in barrel. It delivers the plush, red-fruited charm of the Right Bank in an approachable, gourmand style.

Right Bank Merlot with this much charm under forty dollars is a genuine everyday find. 80% Merlot, barrel-aged, Libournais silk → the Pomerol name next door costs multiples → at $37.99 you're drinking the soul of the Right Bank for a weeknight number.

• ~80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Lalande-de-Pomerol — Bordeaux, France
• Château La Fleur Saint-Georges — 33-hectare estate
• Aged 18–24 months in barrel

Black cherry, cassis and violet over a supple, gourmand palate with fine, well-built tannins. Translation: juicy, smooth and generous Right Bank Bordeaux — dark fruit and florals with soft tannin, ready to drink now. Pure weeknight pleasure.

The plush charm of the Right Bank without the Pomerol price. Exactly the bottle for grilled red meat and easy midweek dinners.