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.
