Château Moulin du Prieur 2021

Look past Bordeaux’s big-name châteaux, and you’ll find small, quality-focused estates that produce elegant wines at affordable prices. This boutique find is from a family-owned château nestled in the heart of the region, just five miles from the medieval town of Saint-Emilion (home to some of France’s finest wines).

Château Moulin du Prieur is run by father-son team Didier and Arnaud Merit, the grandson and great-grandson of the estate’s founder, Emmanuel Merit. Their sunny, south-facing slopes yield wonderfully ripe grapes—Merlot lends velvety black plum character, Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine structure and cassis notes, and Cabernet Franc adds a complex earthy-spice character.

Made in a smooth, meant-to-be-enjoyed-young style, Château Moulin du Prieur will shine alongside beef roasts, hearty pasta dishes or a plate of charcuterie and firm cheeses. Secure your share today.