Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur red wine.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot from Bordeaux, France. It is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
The 2023 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur is available exclusively at Costco for just $6.99. The wine is still made by Chateau Petit-Freylon. It is imported by Misa Imports.
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From the bottle:
The 2023 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur is a carefully selected blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels for one year, it features a deep, intense purple color. The nose reveals black fruit aromas such as blackberry, with subtle toasted oak notes. The palate is well-balanced with sweetness and full body. The finish is fresh and persistent with integrated tannins.
14% Alcohol
The Bordeaux Superieur appellation that today’s wine wears is meant to be a step up from the standard Bordeaux label; however, this is still a general appellation not to be confused with the named cities (like Pomerol or Saint-Emilion) or the Grand Cru classifications. We’ve covered this wine a lot over the years and while it has always been solid, the quality has varied a bit, however the last few vintages have been excellent. Let’s check out the 2023.
The 2023 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur opens up fairly quickly with a wonderful aroma of plum, blackberry, clove, leather, and some other assorted spice notes.
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In the mouth it is smooth and full of juicy black cherry and some toasty oak notes, although not quite as much as the previous vintage. It is a bit young right now but well balanced. Once again, it also has some decent aging potential which is definitely not common for a $6.99 bottle of wine.
It ends chewy and grippy on the dry, long finish and was similar on day 2. This is a winner once again, especially at this price. Stock up!
2023 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur
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Review Summary
Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco
Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur red wine.
8.5
Pros
- True Bordeaux quality at only $6.99
- Delicious, 89-90 points
- Bulk Buy rating
- Even has some aging potential
Cons
- Sells out at Costco
And here’s our review of the very similar previous vintage, the 2022, if you still have a few bottles laying around:
The first thing we noticed on the 2023 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur is that the mix of varieties has changed slightly, going from 60% Cab/40% Merlot on the 2021 to 70%/30% on the 2022. Let’s see if it makes a significant difference.
The wine needs a little time to breathe but but fairly quickly opens up to reveal a wonderful aroma of plum, blackberry, clove, leather, and some other assorted spice notes.
In the mouth it is smooth and full of juicy black cherry and plenty of toasty oak notes. It is a bit young right now but well balanced. Once again, it also has some decent aging potential which is definitely not common for a $6.89 bottle of wine.
It ends chewy and grippy on the dry, long finish. As a testament to its youth, the whole thing just kept getting better the more air it had and was at its best on day 2. We didn’t detect much of a difference with the higher proportion of Cab this time around but this is a winner once again, especially at this price. Stock up!
