The 2021 Bordeaux vintage marks a triumphant return to classicism. After a string of warmer years, this vintage is defined by finesse, freshness, and a nod to old-world elegance. Critics have praised 2021 as a year for traditional Bordeaux lovers – offering lower alcohol, striking purity, and superb terroir expression. It’s a vintage that rewards patience, but also delivers charm and drinkability in its youth.
We’re proud to unveil a new curated collection on Tuesday, June 17 featuring five elite producers from Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Émilion – each deeply rooted in Bordeaux’s winemaking legacy. These wines represent both incredible pedigree and tremendous value, with discounts up to 69% OFF.
Featured Estates:
Château Meyney Saint-Estèphe 2021 – 59% OFF
A favorite among our collectors. As one longtime customer shared, “Been drinking this château for over 30 years. Just gets better and better.” This estate consistently punches above its class, and the 2021 vintage is no exception – showcasing structure, dark fruit, and subtle spice with graceful aging potential.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2021 – 50% OFF
A Grand Cru Classé of Graves and a benchmark for sustainable viticulture, Smith Haut Lafitte’s 2021 offers depth, minerality, and signature polish. A modern classic with Bordeaux soul.
James Suckling rates this wine 96 Points and says, “This is extremely perfumed, with violets, lavender, forest fruit and beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy, round tannins. It’s delicious already with a lovely balance, showing dark fruit, meat and chocolate with a hint of smoke. Straight and driven, it has a long finish for the vintage.”
Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2021 – 69% OFF
With its opulent fruit and velvety texture, this Saint-Émilion gem delivers tremendous pleasure and refinement. The château’s commitment to precision and elegance shines through in this expressive vintage.
Château Monbousquet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2021 – 65% OFF
Owned by the Gérard Perse family (of Château Pavie fame), Monbousquet is known for its plush Merlot-driven style. The 2021 bottling is beautifully balanced, offering lush red fruit, supple tannins, and lingering earthiness.
Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien AOC 2021 – 50% OFF
A Second Growth of the 1855 Classification, Gruaud Larose is revered for its age-worthy, aristocratic profile. The 2021 release is layered, savory, and unmistakably Saint-Julien.
Decanter rates this wine 95 Points. “Scented nose full of cedar, coffee, chocolate, liquorice, blackcurrant and floral fragrance. Light and lean, but full of flavour, the fruit dances across the palate while the relatively tight but fine tannins give structure. Great acidity and lovely elements of sour cherries, fresh-picked blackcurrants and crushed strawberries with an underlying mineral, slightly salty tang. Delicious.”
Why 2021?
This is the vintage insiders are buying. Cooler, more temperate weather favored winemakers focused on precision and terroir. While volumes were down, quality soared in the hands of top producers – making these limited allocations even more valuable.
Now is your chance to secure cellar-worthy Bordeaux from one of the region’s most distinguished years, without the wait or the markup. Shop the Premium Bordeaux 2021 Collection on June 17 at WTSO.com!