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Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend
Charles Krug · California, Napa Valley · United States
94 pts · Decanter94 pts · James Suckling94 pts · Vinous93 pts · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate93 pts · Wine Spectator92 pts · Jeb Dunnuck92 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$36.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 94-point score from Decanter.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense
What it tastes like
A polished Napa Cabernet-based blend with black currant, cherry, cocoa, tobacco leaf, supple tannins and a refined oak finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, rich but balanced reds, or labels such as Joseph Phelps, Chappellet Mountain Cuvee, Duckhorn and higher-end Meritage-style wines.
Why buy it
It is the Family Reserve Generations bottling, not the regular Charles Krug Cabernet, and it has a strong track record of professional reviews for the exact wine.
Best for
A serious dinner red for steak, lamb, roasts or a premium gift without jumping into triple-digit Napa Cabernet pricing.
Style
Full-bodied, Cabernet-led, dark-fruited, oak-polished Napa Valley red blend.
Drinks like
Napa Meritage, Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend, Left Bank-inspired California red blend.
Experience level
Approachable enough for confident casual drinkers, with enough structure and critic pedigree for enthusiasts.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Decant about 30 minutes for current-release bottles; older bottles may need less air.
- Glassware:
- Large Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is enjoyable with air and structured enough for mid-term cellaring; Wine Spectator's 2021 note says drink now through 2036, while Jeb Dunnuck suggests 2025-2039 for the reviewed 2021 vintage.
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Charles Krug Family Reserve Generations is a Napa Valley Bordeaux-style red blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, made to honor the Mondavi family's winemaking legacy at Charles Krug. Expect generous black currant, cherry, cocoa and polished oak tones in a full, supple style.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Bordeaux-style red blend
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
- Producer
- Charles Krug
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Napa Valley
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.7%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Stacy Clark
- Vineyard source:
- Estate vineyards; Wine.com winemaker notes state the fruit is night-picked from estate vineyards.
- Vessel:
- French oak barrels
About the winery · Charles Krug ›
Charles Krug is described by the winery as Napa Valley's oldest winery estate, founded in 1861. The Mondavi family purchased the estate in 1943 and has stewarded it for generations. The winery's Napa Valley wines draw on family estate vineyards throughout the valley, and winemaker Stacy Clark is noted for extensive experience with the Mondavi family's Napa Valley estates. Generations sits in the Family Reserve tier and is presented by the winery as a Bordeaux-style red blend honoring the family's legacy.
Critic reviews
94/100Decanter
“Elegant, medium-bodied, with spearmint, sage, cassis, red fruit, floral notes and lifted acidity.”
94/100James Suckling
“Silky, supple and fruit-filled, with plums, black cherries, dark chocolate and creme de cassis.”
94/100Vinous
“A Cabernet-led blend described as bold and persistent, with red flowers, cherry, mint, white pepper and iron.”
93/100Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“Black cherries, loamy earth, cedar and vanilla-tinged oak, with a supple mouthfeel and lingering finish.”
93/100Wine Spectator
“Sleek red currant and black cherry notes with mesquite, savory herb, bay leaf and dried anise accents.”
92/100Jeb Dunnuck
“Currants, plums, scorched earth, lead pencil and flowers, with ripe concentration and a long finish.”
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Lush and pleasurable, with black currants, cherries, spiced cocoa, melting tannins and a full, round palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend dry or sweet?
- Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend taste like?
- A polished Napa Cabernet-based blend with black currant, cherry, cocoa, tobacco leaf, supple tannins and a refined oak finish.
- What food pairs with Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or New York strip, short ribs with rosemary and mushrooms, roast lamb with garlic and herbs, aged cheddar, Gouda or firm cow's-milk cheeses and mushroom risotto or grilled portobello.
- How should I serve Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Decant about 30 minutes for current-release bottles; older bottles may need less air. Glass: Large Bordeaux glass.
- Is Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend a good value?
- At $36.99 it carries a verified 94-point score from Decanter; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Charles Krug Red Bordeaux-style red blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.7% alcohol by volume.