Chateau Cazeau Bordeaux 2020

Bordeaux has one of the grandest reputations in the wine world and it’s easy to think you need a black card budget to explore it. Château Cazeau’s 2020 is a classic Merlot-led Bordeaux blend that brings the softness of Merlot with the savory structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc it’s blended with. The wine hails from the Entre-Deux-Mers area, the broad stretch of land between Bordeaux’s Garonne and Dordogne rivers. While the area is often known for its white wines, plenty of red Bordeaux is produced here. The 2020 shows ripe red and black berries with floral and subtle earthy notes framed by polished tannins. With several years in the bottle, the blend is well integrated and ready to drink. This approachable Bordeaux is a great way to explore one of the world’s most famous wine regions for under $20.