About Petit Verdot Red Wine

About Petit Verdot Red Wine
Petit Verdot is a red Bordeaux variety, one of five permitted in a Bordeaux classified wine. It is almost never seen as a stand-alone variety in this region, instead it is a blending component, used primarily to add color to the wine.

Top Picks for Petit Verdot

Jarvis 2015  Petit Verdot
96 points
$180
A complex, sun-drenched Petit Verdot with world-class intensity and structure; a bold and beautiful red.
Awards: 2021 Best Red Wine
Corner 103 2018  Petit Verdot
95 points
$60
A commanding, pure and instantly appealing Petite Verdot.
Spangler 2020  Petit Verdot
94 points
$39
Rarely seen as a single varietal, this expression shows the rich floral, savory, and purple fruit tones that are great in a blend and more than good enough to be enjoyed independently.
Clovis Point 2019  Petit Verdot
92 points
$45
A deep, nuanced wine that will benefit with a little time, but is drinking with old world oak tones even now.
Jarvis 2016 Estate Petit Verdot
89 points
$195
An inky, fruity wine for rich steaks.
DH Lescombes 2013  Petit Verdot
87 points
$100
A distinctively herbal, balanced and intriguing Petite Verdot that could pair quite well with Mediterranean cuisines.
Palmaris 2016 Reserve Petite Verdot
86 points
$30
A chewy, high-acid red that will work well with rich meals.
DH Lescombes 2017 Limited Release Petit Verdot
85 points
$48
Interesting and food friendly, particularly with a mole or savory chocolate dessert.
Star In The Valley 2020  Petit Verdot
85 points
$32
A rich and funky example that will appeal to lovers of rustic wines.
Palmaris 2016 Reserve Estate Petit Verdot
85 points
$30
A big red bursting with black, blue and red fruits - great with a campfire and S'Mores.