Petrus has no official classification, nor is there a château on its Pomerol property. But it needs no introduction. It is one of the most sought after Bordeaux wines, today made entirely of Merlot.

Domaine Armand Rousseau was founded in the early 20th century by Armand Rousseau. Today his family still runs the estate. Burgundy expert Clive Coates calls the domaine’s wines “vigorous and very classy… this is superb winemaking…”

Clos des Papes is one of Rhone Valley’s most venerable estates. The family has been making Chateauneuf-du-Pape for 300 years. The original vineyard was part of the papal estate inside a chateau.