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Top-Rated Meritage & Bordeaux Reviews

Bordeaux, from the region by the same name in France, is typically a red blend comprising a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Meritage refers to Bordeaux-style vino made outside of the Bordeaux region, particularly in the United States. Read our list of the best red Meritage and Bordeaux wines that we've tasted, in order of their ratings.

Vérité Winery
1999 La Muse
Sonoma County, California
18/20
$100

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Vérité Winery
2000 La Joie
Sonoma County, California
17.5/20
$100

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Château Brane-Cantenac
2003 Margaux
Margaux, France
15.5/20

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Justin Vineyards
2005 Isosceles Reserve
Paso Robles, CA
15.5/20
$95

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Mount Veeder Winery
2004 Reserve Red Wine
Napa Valley, CA
15.5/20
$80

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Cain Vineyard & Winery
Cain Cuvée
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
$28

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Château Lassègue
2004 Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France
15/20
$50

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Cosentino Winery
2003 "The Poet" Meritage
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
$100

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Cru Vin Dogs
2006 "Lucky" Portrait Series Cabernet-Merlot
North Coast, CA
15/20
$26

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Ernie Els
2005 Red Blend
Stellenbosch, South Africa
15/20
$37

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Nicholas Cole Cellars
2004 Camille
Columbia Valley, WA
15/20
$48

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Te Awa Winery
2001 Boundary; 82% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
15/20
$30

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DeLille Cellars
2000 Chaleur Estate
Yakima Valley, WA
14.5/20

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Geyser Peak Winery
2001 Reserve Alexandre Meritage
Alexander Valley, CA
14.5/20

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The Goats Do Roam Wine Company
2005 Bored Doe, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 13% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot
Multiple AVAs, South Africa
14.5/20
$10

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Maipo Chile
2002 Escudo Rojo
CHILE
14/20

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Château de Pez
1999 Vintage
Saint-Estéphe, France
14/20

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Donati Family Vineyard
2005 Claret Estate Vineyard Paicines
Paicines, CA
14/20
$22

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Justin Vineyards & Winery
2006 Justification
Paso Robles, CA
14/20
$45

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La Motte
1999 Musique
South Africa
14/20

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Marilyn Wines
2003 Velvet Collection
Napa Valley, CA
14/20

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Slaley
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
South Africa
14/20

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Talomas
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
California
14/20

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Paulo
2002 Meritage
Texas
13.5/20
$44

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Robert Craig
2001 Affinity Meritage
Napa Valley, CA
13.5/20

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Seven Hills
2006 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Vintage Red Wine
Red Mountain, WA
13.5/20

$32

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Trefethen Vineyards
2001 Double T Red Wine
Napa Valley, CA
13.5/20

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Chaddsford Winery
2000 Merican
Pennsylvania
13/20

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Yorkville Cellars
1999 Richard the Lion-Heart
Yorkville, CA
13/20

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Previously Featured Meritage & Bordeaux


(Updated: 11/05/09 SV)

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