A delicious blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this sweet white wine offers Sauternes quality for a fraction of the price. The palate is led by apricot and stewed pineapple flavours, while the finish is slightly spicy and wonderfully fresh.

Made from 100% Merlot, this Bordeaux Supérieur has spent 10 months in oak, 25% of which is new. It displays ripe plum jam and chewy black fruit flavours, and its oak is well integrated, with 'pain grillé' flavours.

One of the most powerful Clos du Jaugueyron to date, this has lovely ripe fruit, confident tannins, and expresses its terroir beautifully.

A very expressive nose of raspberry or blackcurrant liqueur, with some citrus touches as well. The winery notes that there are even some Pinot Noir characters in there. Balanced and lively.

This wine is characterised by a nose of black fruit such as damson with hints of oak and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine's red berry fruit flavours and slight touch of anise lead to a complex and lingering finish. This should drink well for a few years yet.

We recommend that this have a minute to breathe before drinking. Eucalyptus, bitter almond and even honey jostle with each other on the nose. The palate is rich and complex, with some lovely tobacco and spiced bread nuances.

With lots of cherry on the nose, this is a well balanced wine with soft tannins and integrated oak. Very elegant and fairly powerful, Château La Croix Blanche is ready for drinking now but will also keep for betweeen five and eight years.

A blend of Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), this wine is what you'd expect from a wine of this appellation. Intense, with juicy red fruit aromas, the silky, velvety tannins, are complemented by complex aromas of light toast and vanilla.

Under the watchful eye of the famous Michel Rolland, this wine has been crafted with the greatest of care. It has spent 16 months in new French oak, and displays the typical characters of Pomerol. With rich but ripe tannins, intense cherry and plum flavours are followed by a long toasty finish.

Château le Gay is situated in the best area of Pomerol, and is flanked by Petrus, La Fleur and Vieux Certan. Huge investment has been made in the estate under the sound advice of Michel Rolland. Complex aromas of blackberry, olives and cinnamon are followed by a long and silky palate. Full bodied but refined.

Another satellite appellation on the right bank that offers excellent value for money. The 2000 needs no introduction. Medium bodied and very approachable, this will match a very wide range of dishes.