Looking for the best prices for Orin Swift Papillon? This five-grape Bordeaux blend pairs a Cabernet Sauvignon backbone with Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot, giving it a more classical structure than some of the label’s bolder, more experimental bottlings, and it’s built to reward more than one sitting.

Below, you’ll find full tasting notes, critic scores across multiple vintages, food pairing suggestions, and exactly how much you can save by buying through Casedrops instead of a typical US retailer.

Orin Swift Papillon

Orin Swift Papillon

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Papillon shows an opaque crimson core with a brooding cardinal rim. On the nose, it opens with ripe cassis, blackberry, coastal chaparral, cedar box and allspice — an aromatic profile that leans savory as much as fruity. The palate carries cassis, pluot, blueberry and boysenberry through a round, weighty mid-palate, with a touch of shaved fennel bulb and earth adding complexity. Dusty, coating tannins lead into a long finish marked by barbecue tri-tip, Madagascar vanilla and toffee. It’s aged 13 months in French oak, 44% new, which gives it structure without tipping into heavy oak character.

Awards

The 2022 vintage picked up 94 points from Decanter, which specifically praised its richly layered black cherry and blackberry fruit alongside unexpectedly grippy tannins for the vintage. The prior vintage performed just as well across a wider panel of critics:

  • The Wine Independent rated the 2021 vintage 94 points.
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate rated the 2021 vintage 92 points.
  • James Suckling rated the 2021 vintage 90 points.
  • Wine Spectator rated the 2021 vintage 90 points.

Four different critics landing in the 90s on the same vintage is a strong sign of consistency, not a single lucky score.

Food Pairing

Papillon’s Bordeaux-style structure and dusty tannins make it a natural with classic red-meat dishes. A herb-crusted rack of lamb or a well-aged filet mignon both hold up beautifully against the wine’s weight and tannic grip. Given the barbecue tri-tip note running through the finish, it also pairs surprisingly well with actual grilled tri-tip or a slow-smoked brisket. For something simpler, a board of aged cheddar or Gruyère alongside dark chocolate echoes the wine’s toffee and vanilla finish nicely.

Price Comparison

Casedrops: $59.50

Papillon Bordeaux Blend at 30% less than average US retail

  • Binny’s Beverage Depot (2022 vintage): $84.99
  • Rye Brook Wine & Spirit Shop (2022 vintage): $67.98
  • Woods Wholesale Wine, per-bottle case price (2022 vintage): $68.40
  • The Wine Shop III (2022 vintage): $55.97

You can save up to $25.50. Grab it on the Casedrops app today and see for yourself. That’s real value for a wine already earning 94 points from Decanter.

Conclusion

Papillon combines a classic Bordeaux structure with the kind of consistent critic recognition that’s hard to fake — 94 points from Decanter on the current release, and four separate critics landing in the low-to-mid 90s on the vintage before it.

If you’ve been comparing the best prices for Orin Swift Papillon, Casedrops beats the US market average by $25.50 a bottle, which makes this one an easy call for your next case.