2008 Chateau Couronneau, Bordeaux Rouge, France

This is Bordeaux 101, a basic everyday type of wine that won’t hurt the pocketbook. Wine Spectator consistently rates it high and writes, “Fresh and fruity, with attractive berry and tobacco character and just a hint of vanilla." This is not a "showy" wine, it's laidback in style but not flabby on the palate. A very well-made wine. Christophe Piat is the winemaker and was a previous recipient of Bordeaux’s Winemaker of the Year for Wines and Foods of France. This wine is organic and is made from low yields.