Tasting Room: 3 inspiring, artisan wines from Bordeaux

With Justin Martindale MW
Friday Mar 21 2025

Summary

What comes to your mind when you think about Bordeaux? Is it carefully manicured fairytale Chateaux of the left bank? The 1855 classification? The First Growths? These prestigious wines garner much of the attention, but only account for a tiny fraction of the region's wines. Here we showcase the hidden side of Bordeaux: small, artisanal producers pushing the boundaries of the expected in interesting and inspiring ways. Three wines from Bordeaux to be excited about, all bottled under the Vin de France classification!

Wines Tasted

Château le Puy Rose-Marie

Château de la Vieille Chapelle Bouchalès - Merlots

Domaine de Galouchey Vin de Jardin

About the Speaker

Justin is the WSG Membership & Community Manager and is responsible for all aspects of your membership program. Justin achieved the Master of Wine title in 2022, winning both the Madame Bollinger Award for the best performance in the tasting exams, and the Quinta do Noval award for the best research paper.



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