2020 Chateau Ascension Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux

It's always nice finding a new Saint-Emilion Grand Cru arriving in Costco stores.

We just reviewed the brand new Kirkland Saint-Emilion Grand Cru which we found to be a perfect new addition to the Kirkland line of wines. That bottle came in at $15, which is a screaming bargain, and a slightly better wine than we tasted here.

This one from Chateau Ascension is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The price was $19.99 at our Costco, and the placard above highlights the 93 points score from Suckling. Also, a rather odd wine description if we say so ourselves.

We found this one to be a pretty good right bank Bordeaux, just needed some air, but checked a lot of boxes nonetheless.

This wine pours a deep dark ruby in the glass; earthy, oaky aromas with dark fruit, mushroom; medium bodied with nice acidity; red and dark fruit flavor, some black cherry, raspberry and plum; notes of vanilla, oak in the finish.

We're bringing this wine in just a point below the Kirkland Saint-Emilion, which we think is the better buy (quality and price). But Right Bank Bordeaux fans will still find a lot to like here as well.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 90 points

Costco item number: 1797594

Availability: We buy our wine in Costco warehouses around the Atlanta area. The best way to locate wines near you is by using the new Costco mobile app and searching with the Costco item number we listed above.

Alc. 13.5%