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2005, Bellechasse, Bordeaux, approx. $12

I saw this 2005 Bordeaux while trolling the isle of the local mega-mart and I thought, hey, it is a 05 Bordeaux I don’t think I’ve tried before, so I should pick this up.  I tried it with a simple steak and fries meal at home and was left, again, in a word … flat.  I have no complaints for the price.  I have no virtues to extol for the price either.  If this is your price range, I would recommend this wine as a safe choice.  If you are looking to impress, other wines below packed more punch than this one for relatively the same price.