Château Faizeau Vieilles Vignes Meritage 2009, Ac Montagne St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: Big, black and hulking and in special need of cellar time then decanting. Smoky, tarry with an underlay of black fruit, this Bordeaux is beautifully structured. Serve at an elegant dinner party, especially one involving your boss and the side agenda of a raise or promotion. Drink: 2013-2020. 191494 13% XD 750 mL  $27.00 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Full Review

Clos Du Roy Meritage 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A luscious, dark-fruited red with a plush, supple texture and full-bodied weight. Attractive aromas and flavours of wild blackberry, cassis and black licorice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 321307 15% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 27, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Paloumey Meritage 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Full-bodied with fleshy black fruit, smoke and a touch of tar on the nose and palate. Great Bordeaux for the price. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 189241 13% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Les Hauts De Palette Élevé En Fût De Chêne (Charles Yung Et Fils) Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, France: Blockbuster bargain Bordeaux! Wow. Mocha dark chocolate with toasty oak and black fruit. Balanced, rich and deep. I dare you to find a better Bordeaux at this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 297267 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Rahoul Alain Thiénot, Prop. Meritage 2010, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France: Glorious richness and balance in this full-bodied, complex and concentrated Bordeaux at a bargain price (for Bordeaux). Fleshy black fruit wrapped gently in a toasty oak blanket. Long finish. Great for dinner parties and hostess gifts. Drink: 2013-2018. 226043 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review