Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Located between Libourne and Bordeaux, this winery’s 15ha (37 acres) are on clayish limestone soils with full southern exposition, and the 2009 was one of the best wines in its category. Well-defined tannins, with notes of blackberry and spice; this wine is wonderfully fleshy. The finish is flavorful, with hints of licorice. Made in tandem by Bernard Pujol and Hubert de Boüard, this is one of the most reasonably priced wines of the vintage—and one of our favorites. Buy it in magnum. 16