2020 French Wine between $25 and $50

This organic red wine is made at Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral, a Grand Cru classified in 1855 in Pauillac. Made of 100% Merlot grapes from the famous appellation Haut Medoc.This wine comes from a... read more...

Gorgeous intensity and weight here, though this has a prominent metallic, slate, pencil lead flavour that is quite dominant at the moment. Ripe but also chewy blue and black fruits are propped up by l... read more...

Ripe but cool aromas include those of various white orchard fruit scents laced with a hint of quinine and an interesting suggestion of rose water. There is good vibrancy to the citrusy middle weight f... read more...

Purple color. Intense and clean nose, dominated by black cherry notes, candied black fruit with floral nuances, rose and violet. A rich and lively attack on the palate with very silky tannins, sweet a... read more...

Château Respide-Médeville, located in the Graves appellation, is known for its elegant and structured red wines that reflect the typical terroir of this renowned wine-growing area of Bord... read more...

The wines of Sénéjac are characterized by a deep color almost black in their young years. The very expressive nose exhales scents of black fruits and spices. In mouth, Séné... read more...

Tasting Notes: Transparent golden color, bright and clear with green reflections. The nose is discreet, fine, fresh, and elegant, with soft and subtle aromas. The wine is fatty on the palate at the st... read more...

Tasting Notes: This wine has an elegant and refined character as well as a light and fluid structure in the mouth. It is richly colored-crimson when young, and shading towards dark ruby with age. The ... read more...

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet red with bluish highlights. Aromatic, revealing notes of berries (cherry, blackcurrant) with a hint of spice. Full and rich on the approach, the sublime fruity tannins coat ... read more...

There's no mistaking that this as quintessenital French Pinot Noir. Beefy and gamey, this has aromatics that you can only get from old-world, small-production Burgundy. Earthy aromas of mushroom, ... read more...

Beautifully deep in color, Rasteau offers a superbly fresh nose with notes of garrigue and wild blueberries. This combination of fruit and spice is mirrored in the mouth, with notes of wild raspberry,... read more...

A dramatic and expressive white that offers a terrific amount of weight and richness. Surrounding a rich core of minerality are ripe pear, vanilla and quince aromas...all in perfect harmony. Medium to... read more...

This is a compelling St. Joseph compelling with a rich concentration of fruit, most notably dark plums. The typical savory aromas come through as well, with an elegance and style that's hard to re... read more...

The l'ame de Pape Clement Blanc reveals itself with richness thanks to scents of exotic citrus fruits, ripe apricots, acacia and other wild flowers. This wine starts round and brings a full-bodied... read more...

This Marsannay 2020 has a dark and deep color with garnet hues. On the nose, it reveals notes of blackcurrant and blueberry. On the palate, it is ample and fresh with aromas of blackcurrant and licori... read more...

This is a richly structured white with a plethora of apple and pear notes underscored by light oak influence. Lush and elegant on the palate, enjoy this fabulous Chardonnay with your favorite roast fi... read more...

Produced from 35+ year old vines, this outstanding Chardonnay from the great 2020 vintage is loaded with personality. Notes of fresh-picked pears and apples are backed up by savory thyme and zesty lem... read more...

Stéphane Aviron has adopted an almost radical return to tradition in Beaujolais: sustainable viticulture, extremely old vines and classic Burgundian techniques. His cru Beaujolais drink like fi... read more...

A lovely red from the far northwestern corner of Burgundy, this has a deep, rich red color with abundant, generous fruit. The nose is ripe and aromatic, featuring floral and spicy notes. It offers con... read more...