Wine review: 2010 Château Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand Cru

For the price, you can’t do better than this Grand Cru Saint Emilion from Château Teyssier. Come again? I thought I was mishearing the price — $30. A great basic that’s much more than an entry-level Bordeaux, this is the real deal from an estate that goes back to the 18th century. Winemaker Jonathan Maltus, the genie behind Le Dôme, works with the estate’s Merlot and Cabernet Franc to produce a fresh take on classic Saint Emilion. Spicy and rich, with all the right notes, the 2010 Château Teyssier is a great buy — and it’s widely available.

A classic with roast beef, steak and beef stew — or an elevated mac ‘n’ cheese. It’s also perfect for a cheese plate.

Region: Bordeaux

Price: About $30

Style: Classic yet approachable

What it goes with: Roast beef, steak, beef stew, mac ‘n’ cheese

Where to find it: Los Angeles Wine Co. in Los Angeles, (800) 854-8466, and Palm Desert, (760) 346-1763, https://www.lawineco.com; K&L Wine Merchants in Hollywood, (323) 464-9463, https://www.klwines.com; Silver Lake Wine in Los Angeles, (323) 662-9024, https://www.silverlakewine.com; the Wine Club in Santa Ana, (714) 835-6485, https://www.thewineclub.com; Wine Connections in San Marino, (626) 289-1066; Wine Exchange in Orange, (800) 76WINEX, https://www.winex.com; and the Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731, https://www.winehouse.com.

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