Chateau Peyrabon, Haut-Medoc, 2016

Château Peyrabon is one of the quiet treasures of the Haut-Médoc, offering classic Left Bank Cabernet character without the sky-high price tags of its classified neighbors. Situated near Pauillac, Peyrabon shares the region’s prized gravelly soils, perfectly suited for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon and crafting structured, cellar-worthy reds.

The 2016 vintage—one of Bordeaux’s all-time greats—delivered wines of remarkable balance, depth, and freshness. This Peyrabon shows it beautifully: aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and violets unfold into a medium-bodied palate with firm but polished tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savory finish.

There’s real class here—nothing flashy, just pure, old-school Médoc character tuned for both drinking now (with a decant) and aging gracefully over the next 5–10 years.

Pair with: grilled steaks, roast lamb, mushroom and lentil stew, or a classic Sunday roast.