Get ready to explore our Bordeaux Blowout Clearance Event, featuring a curated selection of Bordeaux’s finest wines up to 71% off! From celebrated vintages to esteemed châteaux, discover exclusive deals and exceptional wines at unmatched prices. Returning on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, this special event promises elegance and sophistication in every bottle – with price drops as low as $24.99! Don’t miss the chance to elevate your collection with the best of Bordeaux wines! On top of everyday savings, receive a $10 discount at checkout when you purchase 6 bottles from this top-rated wine collection.
Read on to learn about the history of Bordeaux wines and what makes them so special, in addition to getting a sneak peek of some of the featured bottles from France’s most prominent wine appellations within Bordeaux.
Grand Cru Classé of Médoc and Graves
In 1855, a Bordeaux Wine Official Classification was developed after Napoleon III inquired to select the best Bordeaux wines for presentation at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. “Left Bank” wines selected from Médoc estates and one from Graves were graded in ascending order from Fifth to First Growth. Initially, there were only four First Growth wines: Château Lafite, Château Latour, Château Margaux, and Haut-Brion. After years of persistent petitioning, Château Mouton-Rothschild was promoted from Second to First Growth in 1973, the most famous change to the classification. Today, the list has evolved to include 61 red wines produced in one of the following appellations: Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Haut-Médoc, and Pessac-Léognan. All five major black Bordeaux grape varieties are permitted in the wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon features prominently in many of the best blends.
- 93 Pt. Chateau Belgrave Haut-Medoc Cru Classe 2018
- 93 Pt. Château Poujeaux Moulis 2018
Grand Cru Classé of Graves
Between 1953 and 1959, France’s Institute National des Appellations d’Origine enlisted a jury to classify the top wine estates in Bordeaux’s Graves region. The classification includes both red and white wines, with all the châteaux residing in the appellation of Pessac-Léognan.
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Château Pape Clément Blanc 2016
- Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2017
- 98 Pt. Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé 2020
- 96 Pt. Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Rouge Pessac-Leognan 2016
- Chateau Olivier Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe 2010
- 94 Pt. Château de Fieuzal Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé 2018
Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion
A century after the Médoc wines were ranked, France’s Institut National des Appellations d’Origine developed a classification system for the Merlot-centered “Right Bank” wines of Saint-Émilion in 1955. Since then, the list is updated approximately every decade or so and contains three levels. In ascending order, they are: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé (B), and Premier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé (A).
- 100 Pt. Chateau Pavie Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe A 2016
- 98 Pt. Château Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ 2012
- 100 Pt. Château Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2020
Pomerol
While there is no official classification for Pomerol wines, some of Bordeaux’s most coveted bottles hail from this small, unassuming “Right Bank” region. As in Saint-Émilion, Merlot takes center stage here, providing the base for distinctive reds with marvelous aging potential. Vineyards cultivated on elevated, gravelly clay parts of the plateau tend to yield the best quality grapes. Château Petrus consistently fetches the highest prices among all Bordeaux wines, but many other top producers within the appellation offer a classic tasting experience for far less.
- 96 Pt. Clos l’glise Pomerol 2005
- 95 Pt. Chateau L’Enclos Pomerol 2018
Never-Seen-Before Wines & Vintages Added
You won’t want to miss the latest additions to WTSO’s wine selection. More than a dozen new wines released for this exclusive one-day event! Enjoy additional discounts on this limited inventory of wines from prominent Bordeaux appellations.
- Chateau Pedesclaux Pauillac 2015
- Château La Couspaude Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2016
- Chateau Olivier Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe 2010
- Chateau Quinault L’Enclos St-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2019
- & More!
We hope to see you on August 28 for this one-day Bordeaux Wine Event! Looking for more wine previews? Email us directly at [email protected] or download the free WTSO app!
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I was in France a few years ago , where I played basketball many years ago. We enjoyed St E’million wine . A friend there lives in Me’doc. He says that is the “only” Bordeaux wine !!
looks lovely. will make sure to have some room in the cooler.
Where is the link to by the wines for the event on the 20th?
Hello Jeffrey! The link will be: https://www.wtso.com/premium-selection
I would be very interested in any of the high-quality Pauillac’s. I am a long-time platinum WTSO member.
Hello Anthony! Keep an eye on your inbox for when the Premium Bordeaux Event goes live so you can be among the first to see which wines are available!
I am interested in Left Bank wines
We will have Left Bank wines available for you!
Are these the wines you will be selling on the 20th and 21st? If so, what are their prices
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, these are some of the wines that will be featured, ranging in price from less than $50 to $489.99.
It’s Time….. Can’t wait till next Wednesday!
Love Bordeaux!❤️
What time will the wines become available for order?
Is the Bordeaux event over? I thought it was October 20 – 21!!
Hello David! Our Premium Bordeaux inventory sold out so quickly, we had to limit to one day only. If you’re looking for Premium Bordeaux, kindly email [email protected] directly to see what, if any, bottles we have left in stock.
My three years in France as a liaison officer in Saumur left with a profound appreciation of the art of French winemaking, and I have visited a number of the estates on the list (and some that aren’t!).
Do you have Lafon-Rochet St. Estephe in stock?
We do have limited inventory of Château Lafon-Rochet during our Premium Bordeaux Event today! If you need assistance locating bottles, feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].
Will you have any Saint-Estephe wines?
Hello Erey! The list is still being developed. Keep an eye on your inbox for when the Bordeaux Clearance Wine
Event goes live so you can be among the first to see which wines are available!
Cheers!
WTSO