Bordeaux Superieur 2021 - Any good?

The Bordeaux Superieur 2021 wine from Costco is a red wine that is part of the Kirkland Signature brand. It is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes from Bordeaux, France. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, which, according to Costco, adds complexity and flavor to the final product.

The price of this particular Bordeaux is a very reasonable $6.99, and it can be located among the various choices available in the wine section. Furthermore, being a Kirkland brand, it is exclusively sold at Costco.

Review

Okay, let's discuss this young Bordeaux blend. Were expectations too high popping the cork after just a year in oak? Maybe. Pour a glass and initially you're greeted by a grippy wall of tannins. Decant this bad boy if you open now or be prepared to chew your wine.

We detected oak notes and hints of dark fruit, which helped balance the tannins. I picked up just a suggestion of black cherry, but mostly we've got firm, dry, oak-driven flavors still wrestling for position.

Will time fully mellow it out and reveal deeper dimensions? I want to say yes - the solid structure's there under the cedar and spice if you peer behind the curtain. Circle back in 2 years when the pieces fall together if you have a bottle stashed. 3 out of 5 grapes, and we might consider buying again.

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