Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range (2024 edition)

[Robert.A.Jr]

@Charles_Perry

I was combing through the archives, looking for some suggestions on mid-range Bordeaux for weekday drinking, when I came across this thread from 2019 that seemed like just the kind of information I was looking for:

Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range

Unfortunately, now five years later, most of the suggestions I looked up have blown through the $50 range. For example, here are some of the common suggestions that I’ve seen in that thread and others, with their current pricing at my local shop:

Gloria ($65)
Giscours ($85)
Cantemerle ($50) (Still hanging in there!)
Langoa Barton ($80)
Meyney ($76)
Cantenac Brown ($75)
La Dame de Montrose ($65)

Those are all some great wines, but they are starting to get a little expensive for everyday drinking, at least for me.

So I’m asking for everyone’s suggestions again. What are your favorite Bordeaux in that $20 to $50 range today?

Your local shop sucks! Most of those wines you list can be bought for $50 or less. Or some just a smidge more. Google is your friend!

In this field, I like:

Ferriere
Haut Bages Liberal
La Dame Montrose
Langoa Barton
D’Issan
Cantemerle
Moulin St Georges
Tronquoy Lalande
Chasse Spleen
Poujeaux
Jean Faure
Sociando
Lanessan
Lagrange

I have bought most of these in 2016 and 2019 and am picking up some from 2020. Many I also bought in 2014.