The Power of Seconds: Bordeaux 6pk Sampler (6x750ml)

Why wait decades for a "special occasion" when you can drink like royalty tonight?

In the hallowed estates of Bordeaux, the world’s greatest winemakers have a secret: the Second Label. This 6-pack is your all-access pass behind the velvet rope of the world’s most prestigious châteaus. These aren't "lesser" wines—they are the high-performance siblings of the legends, sharing the same elite DNA, the same sacred soil, and the same master craftsmanship as the primary labels that command four-figure prices.

The Ultimate Bordeaux "Industry Hack":

• Same Elite DNA: You are drinking the work of the exact same winemaking teams and the same meticulous cellar standards that define the region’s icons. It’s the same "chef" and the same kitchen, just a more accessible menu.
• World-Class Terroir: These bottles are born on the same legendary estate vineyards, benefiting from the exact same prestigious soil and microclimates that made Bordeaux the global capital of wine.
• The "Young Vine" Advantage: By using fruit from younger vines, estates create Second Wines that are vibrant, lush, and approachable. While the "Grand Vin" needs years and years to sleep in a cellar, the Second Label is designed to be stunning the moment you pop the cork.
• The Smartest Buy in the Cellar: This is the ultimate value play. You get to experience the prestige, elegance, and character of a top-tier estate at a fraction of the cost of the primary label.

Here's the lineup:

• 2022 Blason de L'Evangile (Pomerol) The right-bank powerhouse. James Suckling notes it is "so good to drink now, but will age nicely"—offering that signature Pomerol velvet with a serious 93-point pedigree.
• 2022 La Dame de Montrose (Saint-Estèphe) A total knockout. James Suckling describes it as "creamy and crunchy with a juicy finish," while Antonio Galloni (Vinous) calls it "truly magnificent... don’t miss it!"The Wine Cellar Insider sums it up perfectly: "A true, mini-Montrose!" (95JS / 94AG / 94TWCI)
• 2022 Haut-Bailly II (Pessac-Léognan) The thinking person’s Bordeaux. Falstaff praises this as "a complex food wine with good aging potential," capturing the elegant, smoky mineral notes of one of Graves’ most historic sites. (94F)
• 2022 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou (Saint-Julien) A certified star, ranked #80 in the Top 100 French Wines of 2025 by James Suckling. The Wine Advocate calls it "an impressive, solid wine" that brings "Super Second" intensity to your glass. (95WA)
• 2021 'Le C des Carmes' (Pessac-Léognan) From the hottest name in Bordeaux right now. James Suckling finds it "juicy, fresh, and already attractive," while Antonio Galloni (Vinous) raves it is "an absolutely delicious" expression of elite winemaking. (94JS / 92+VM)
• 2022 Le Baron de Brane (Margaux) A masterclass in elegance. L'est Revue du Vin de France (LTR) calls this a "masterclass in aging and vintage interpretation," while Vinous hails it as "a gorgeous second wine." (94LTR / 92VM)

Are you ready?