The charming Nony family manages this beautiful estate in Bordeaux's Haut-Medoc, just a stone's throw from the luxe-priced wines of Saint-Julien. With neighbors like Chateau Lagrange and Gruaud-Larose, it's always a wonder this wine is priced as affordably as it is, especially given its quality and longevity. Bordeaux purists take note: this is not a souped-up, inky teeth-staining Napa Valley blockbuster posing as claret. This is a refined, classic Medoc. Comprised of Cabernet and Merlot, this medium-bodied red has appealing aromas of sweet earth and stone, dark fruits, and herbs, with supple flavors of olive and cassis that end with a pleasing, mildly chewy finish. What tannins do exist on the finish marry well with simply grilled steaks dusted with truffle salt.