John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm, DipWSE, identifies 11 of his favorite wines that cost around $50. These wines are ideal wine cellar defenders. and include red, white and sparkling wine. These wines all offer excellent quality for the price and are wines that are consistent year in and year out.
These wines are from a variety of different regions and should appeal to a variety of wine tastes and preferences.
Wines discussed in this video include the following:
Le Vieux Donjon Rouge Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Felsina Fontalloro Toscana IGT
Château Cantenac Brown
Ridge Lytton Springs
Louis Roederer Collection 244 Brut Champagne
Bodega Muga Seleccion Especial Reserva Rioja
Vasse Felix Chardonnay
Podere Giodo’s Alberelli di Giodo
Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines Red
K. Vintners Motor City Syrah
Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
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Thank you
Have you tried / would you rec the 2020 Giodo as well?
Just did a comparison of the "district series" of napa cabs. Made by precision wine…..found at total wine. The mid levels werent very notable…. but their Alexander valley for 18 bux was sufficiently close to silver oak. The 2020 stags leap one at 49 bux is surprisingly drinkable now. It had the fruit and the length!
Ch. Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020 is also amazing for 40-50$
Love these videos! So helpful
Some really good picks.
Ill see if i can finde a Motor city Shiras. if its like Northern Rhone, it might be interesting to try.
Outstanding video! With such a well-curated selection, this is a list I can wholeheartedly recommend to wine enthusiasts of all levels and preferences. For anyone seeking wines that impress without straining the wallet, I believe this video offers a formidable shopping list. I’m especially delighted to see three of my go-to producers for cellar defenders — Muga, Col d’Orcia, and Chateau Cantenac Brown. In fact, several of my own cellar defenders have been directly inspired by your thoughtful recommendations. I have many favorites, but two of the standout bottles under $50 that I have recently enjoyed are the 2019 Château Brane-Cantenac – Margaux de Brane (a superb wine that, in my opinion, rivals the second wine and even stands strong alongside the grand vin) and the 2018 Château Malartic-Lagravière La Réserve. Both were excellent, though Malartic consistently delivers, especially with their first wine.
Thank you, John, for continuing to share such excellent wine recommendations at friendly price points.
Absolutely knock this one out of the park! My 2025 wine goal (thanks for giving that advice as well) is to focus on sub $50 bottles this year as a sort of protest against crazy prices.
Another super insightful video thank you!!
Great video, once again. Question: Is the Muga Reserva Selección Especial 2020 worth it for 36 euro's? Unfortunatly Decantalo is out of 2019.
Le vieux donjon is one of my “go to’s”
Excellent recommendations! I have added them to my next shopping list. Some other Spanish recommendations on that price range: Viña Ardanza Reserva, Aalto, PSI, Comando G Navatalgordo, Terroir al Limit Terra de Cuques Negre, Remelluri Blanco…
Thank you for a nice compilation of excellent wines. In answer to your question, one of the 50 dollar (in my case 50 Euro) wines I really like is Chateau Petit-Figeac. Another (somewhat cheaper) wine which, in my humble opinion is of excellent quality is Chateau Sociando-Mallet. Especially the 2018 vintage is quite excellent.
Thank you for the video! Been a fan of your content for a while.
Do you have any recommendations for a wine newbie wanting to learn more? YouTube channels, books, and/or some wisdom.
What price point do you think I should target for learning differences in terroir and varietals?
Great video; perhaps the most valuable type you produce. Can’t wait to try some of these, and I look forward to your next video, as always!
I am not into 14+ alcohol wines; most of your Rhone and California wines exceed this level; for me these are wines to taste not to drink
I have a couple bottles of 2016 Cantenac Brown, when do you recommend I open them?
Have you tasted Château Martet? It's a Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux that I first tasted in 2023 in St. Emilion. Excellent value for a 100% merlot.
So excited to see you highlight K Vintners, Charles Smith, and Motor City Kitty! We have been enjoying it for years, but the 2021 vintage is lights out fantastic. And for $40!
Wonderful list. I would add Chateau La Tour Figeac, which normally sells at around this price point. This is a silky and refined wine that shouldn’t be overlooked. Just tried the 2022, which is already accessible but will be very age-worthy.
Love your content! Always love to see a fellow attorney with serious passion outside of the law…keep it up!
Louis Roederer top.