2022 Mary Taylor Bordeaux Rouge Jean Marc Barthez, Bordeaux, France

Neither glitzy nor flashy, but perfectly embodies the region’s rural soul.  A signature blend of 50% Merlot with equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, even at its modest price point it possesses much of the dark-fruited complexity that made Bordeaux famous in the first place – but rendered in a brighter, more refreshing frame.