From Bordeaux, Carrying 92 Points!

The 2010 Chateau Hanteillan Haut-Medoc is an excellent wine that rated 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and Cellar Selection. From WE: An extraordinary value following the tradition of the great wines from Haut-Medoc but at an awesome price. Ripe and dense, with great tannins; opulent, rich black fruit; and a fresh, juicy aftertaste.

 The estate, which dates to 1179, consists of 82 hectaires, planted to 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc.

After harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, which are equipped with a thermal regulation system. The vats are then left 2 or 3 weeks for maceration before going forward with the running-off of the wine.

During the maceration and the running-off, Cellarmaster Béatrice Friquet takes a sample from each vat, and after many tastings, chooses the different vats, which are going to be blended together. Chateau Hanteillan's wines are aged traditionally in oak barrels for 18 to 24 months before bottling, which is done on-site.

And the end result is today's featured wine, available in the Bottle Club® for only $14.96