Chateau Ducluzeau is owned by Bruno Borie, owner of the iconic Second Growth Ducru Beaucaillou in St Julien. The 10ha vineyard in Listrac being planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (the highest percentage of Merlot in the entire appellation). Classic Bordeaux through and through - with beautiful notes of liquorice, rose, plum and blackberry.

France's Bordeaux, is the spiritual home of the Cabernet family of grapes, which extends beyond Sauvignon and Franc to Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. If you love Margaret River Cabernet blends, or indeed the Merlot dominant reds of Hawkes Bay, NZ, then you must look at the wines upon which many of them have been modelled. This wine is Cabernet and Merlot, deep and rich, cassis and earthy cedar, structure and uncommon length - all hallmarks of Grand Cru Bordeaux.

Left in a sorry state by the previous owners, in 1962 the Rothschilds of Lafite took over the property and begun to reconstruct the vineyard which was planted mostly to Petit Verdot. 4 decades later and the wines of Château Duhart-Milon are now showing the flavour and concentration you expect from such a site in Pauillac.

Château Rayne-Vigneau produce both a dry and sweet white wine on the estate with the sweet style taking all the accolades in recent years. Great vintages like the 2009 can produce a wine of sheer opulence and concentration. Layered honey, apricot and orange zest are all tighly packed in a Sauternes that is a perfect match for intense cheeses and flavoursome desserts.

The 2022 Grand Vin Blanc Sec Rayne Vigneau from Chateau de Rayne Vigneau in Bordeaux, France is a truly exceptional wine. With a pale golden hue, it exudes elegance and refinement from the first pour. On the nose, aromas of ripe peach, honeydew melon, and delicate white flowers intertwine with subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, this wine reveals a complex and well-balanced blend of tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, with a touch of citrus and a hint of minerality. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with a refreshing acidity that lingers on the finish. This wine is a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, and will surely be a highlight of any tasting experience. Enjoy it now or let it continue to evolve in your cellar for years to come.

Bahans Haut Brion is the second wine of the famous Chateau Haut Brion of Pessac Léognan and is usually excellent buying, at only a fraction of the price of its bigger brother. Fruit forwards, soft round stylish offering hints of figs, plums, black currants, cherries and minerals.. Soft with supple tannins.

Located in the northern reaches of the Medoc., where breezes regulate temperatures during hot spells and allow fruit to maintain freshness, the vineyard is particularly adapted to growing Merlot grapes. In perfect harmony with the estate's terroir. Merlot is key in creating a smooth, supple, seductive wine that is fruity yet pure.