5 Best Wines Under $250

3. Vieux Château Certan 2014

Insider Monkey Score: 5

Price: $219

One of the unquestioned stars of the vintage, the 2014 Vieux Château Certan soars out of the glass with aromatic intensity, bright acids, and finely sculpted fruit. A classic blend of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is unashamedly classic in style, fanning out towards the mineral-rich finish with great frisson and energy. A cellar without the 2014 Vieux Château Certan would be a great pity.  

Owned by the Thienpont family, Vieux Château Certan is located on the right bank of the Bordeaux region in France, and boasts an annual production of around 5,000 cases.