2025 is a high-quality vintage in all appellations, with wines of both colors combining ripe, rich fruit, vibrant acidities and moderate alcohol levels - a combination not seen in Bordeaux in modern times. The reds are concentrated and pure with silky tannins and superb freshness and inner depth - the best have the balance to match any top vintage you care to name - while the whites have pungent aromatics, creamy textures and lively acid backbones. Finally, the sweet wines are full-bodied with inviting power and satisfying freshness. Unusually, all styles performed superbly in 2025 and are well worth your consideration! 

Today at Flickinger Wines we are pleased to offer an array of excellent scoring 95pt wines that are all below $95. Treasures abound, happy hunting!!

For collectors of world-class California wines, Rivers-Marie continues to set the standard for balance, precision, and site-driven character. Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown, these highly allocated wines have developed a cult following among enthusiasts who value elegance as much as power.

Few estates in the world of wine capture the imagination quite like Château Cheval Blanc. Revered for its seamless balance of power, elegance, and longevity, Cheval Blanc has long stood among Bordeaux’s most iconic and collectible wines. Crafted from the estate’s distinctive mix of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, these wines deliver extraordinary aromatics, refined texture, and remarkable depth vintage after vintage.