1998 Peyrabon, Haut-Médoc (1.5L)

This is a property very close to Pauillac. It's one to watch out for now, and in the future. These wines are well-made, value-driven, with good depth and length. Proprietor Patrick Bernard owns 50 hectares of gravel soils and with the aid of winemaker Xavier Michelet, produces elegant, silky, and vibrant Left Bank wines that won't break the bank. For anyone curious about aged claret, this is the perfect introduction, and longtime Bordeaux fans will find everything they're looking for in this unbeatable value star.