Bordeaux is the undisputed world capital of fine red wine. Its left bank, anchored by the Médoc and Graves, is built on Cabernet Sauvignon — producing wines of structure, précision and long ageing potential. The classified growths of Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux set the global benchmark, but satellite appellations like Listrac, Moulis and Côtes de Bourg offer similar character at a fraction of the price. First growths like Château Lafite Rothschild, Latour and Margaux represent the pinnacle — wines to lay down for a decade before opening.
Saint-Emilion and Pomerol: the Right Bank
Across the Gironde, the right bank is Merlot country. Saint-Emilion produces opulent, plummy wines with velvety tannins — accessible earlier than many Médocs and beloved by buyers worldwide. Pomerol, tiny and prestigious, is home to Château Pétrus and a cluster of estates producing silky, truffle-scented wines that command extraordinary prices on the secondary market. Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac offer honest, structured alternatives for those who want right-bank character without right-bank prices.
Bordeaux Whites and Everyday Drinking
Bordeaux is not just reds. The Graves and Pessac-Léognan appellations produce some of France's finest dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon — rich, complex and perfectly suited to roast fish or aged goat cheese. For everyday drinking, Entre-Deux-Mers delivers crisp, affordable whites, while Bordeaux Supérieur offers generous reds under £20 that punch well above their price point. Our Bordeaux sélection covers the full spectrum: from a weeknight bottle to a gift-worthy vintage from one of the région's storied great years. Shop by appellation, château or budget to find exactly what you need.
