We thought this one might overdeliver and it does. This is a great Costco wine find. We’re big Bordeaux fans, and for $20, this is a score.
Online the price seems to be closer to the $28 range, so it appears Costco’s bringing it in at a competitive buy. Suckling has gone in the low 90’s on some of the prior vintages. And as far as Bordeaux vintages go, 2018 is one of our favorites.
Since this wine hails from the right bank of Bordeaux (Saint Emilion) it will be Merlot dominated as indicated on the back label. Likely smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The more we taste this one, the more boxes it checks. The wine starts with lovely aromas of dark fruit, herbs and spice; it is medium plus in body with good acidity; flavors of cherry, plum, and vanilla notes; dusty and dry in the finish.
The first word that comes to mind in summarizing this one is elegant. It’s just a delicate, well made, well balanced Bordeaux that we can really get behind. 91 points from us with a big thumbs up.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 91 points (a Costco Wine top pick)
Costco item number: 1422690
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Kennesaw)
Alc. 14.5%
Marc
Sunday 11th of December 2022
Just found this at my local Costco (sioux falls, sd) for 9.97. I might have to go back next weekend for a half case if it's still there.
Ian
Sunday 18th of December 2022
@Marc, I found this wine at my local Costco in La Vista NE but it's the normal price there.
Joe
Thursday 20th of October 2022
Looks like a very nice wine. None of the Costco's my area, Western Massachusetts + Northern Connecticut have it or could say if would ever be available. I couldn't even find it online.
Todd Ross
Wednesday 19th of October 2022
It's quite disappointing, but NONE of the wines on your blog appear in my local San Diego Costco. I wish you could cover more regional area than just Augusta, GA.
Rick
Wednesday 19th of October 2022
Many of the wines featured are not available at any of the local Costco’s in my area (Twin Cities. I’ve asked a number of times). Too bad as I’ve had to revert to another Big Box Retailer to buy.
Joe Roberts
Monday 17th of October 2022
I occasionally shop at a Costco store in another town with a larger wine selection and I had noticed this wine last time I was there (It's not in my local Costco.) So the other day while in that town I bought a couple bottles, and was glad I did. For the $20 it's a damn nice Bordeaux. I'm tempted to buy 6 bottles and put them in the cellar, bringing one out each year for the next six. That would be a treat---- thanks for your recommendation!
Leo
Wednesday 19th of October 2022
@Joe Roberts, Man turns his back on his Bordeaux, he ain't no good. Leo