Savvy Saint-Emilion lovers often look to the neighbouring commune of Montagne Saint-Emilion. Tasting the Clos de Bouard Dame de Bouard Montagne Saint-Emilion 2017, the second wine of it's easy to see why. Packed with juicy red and black berries, black cherries, chocolate, and a touch of clay minerals to the finish, it's a lot of wine for sensible money. Drink now with cured meats, pizza, pasta or meatballs. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) Blend: 66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvi

91 Points - Jeff Leve. Clos Manou 2019 is a fantastic example of a great value Medoc. 2019 was a sublime vintage throughout Bordeaux and the low release prices meant they are still relative bargains. Clos Manou was founded in 1998, and as the vines get older, so the wines get better. This is an awful lot of wine for the money, and one that's worth buying by the case so you can see its development over the next decade. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)  Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Jeff Leve (2019

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast. La Mission Haut Brion produced a typically brilliant wine in 2008. While the vintage as a whole has been somewhat overshadowed by the 2009 and 2010, the 2008s are often exceptional and offer great value for money by comparison. Robert Parker awarded this classic blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc 95 points praising its ‘Medium to full-bodied and concentrated with good acidity, freshness and delineation.’ Neal Martin gave the 2008 96 po

93/94 Points - James Suckling. From one of the Haut-Médoc’s standout estates, this 2016 release of Lamothe-Bergeron’s “Nove” shows just how good modern Bordeaux can be. Ripe blackcurrant and plum flavours are wrapped in smooth tannins, with a touch of cedar and graphite for that unmistakable Left Bank character. It’s refined but generous, drinking beautifully now and still full of life for a few more years in the cellar. A great example of why 2016 is such a beloved vintage. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (

94 Points - Jeff Leve. From one of Margaux’s great historic estates, this magnum of Château Dauzac 2019 is a striking expression of power and precision. The larger format allows the wine to develop more slowly, preserving its freshness and depth for years to come. Silky, structured and beautifully balanced, it’s a Margaux that captures both the energy of the vintage and the class of this Fifth Growth château. Taste Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and cassis unfold with layers of violet, cedar

90 Points - Decanter. From the personal estate of Pierre Lurton — the man behind Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem — this 100% Merlot cuvée captures the essence of his meticulous winemaking. Sourced from the oldest vines on his Entre-Deux-Mers estate, it’s a wine of depth and finesse, shaped by Lurton’s hallmark precision and quiet confidence. Taste Ripe black cherry, plum and cassis lead the way, lifted by hints of cedar, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is supple and refined, with concentr

92 Points - Jane Anson. Château Bouscaut, a leading estate in Pessac-Léognan, delivers precision and richness in the 2015 vintage. Both approachable and age-worthy, this wine reflects the estate’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness and terroir expression. Taste Deep ruby, the nose offers blackcurrant, cherry, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and hints of tobacco, framed by fine, polished tannins. Elegant, long and expressive, show

93 Points - Winedoctor. Château Climens stands at the pinnacle of Barsac, crafting some of the most refined sweet wines in Bordeaux. The 1999 vintage showcases the estate’s hallmark elegance and precision — a beautifully mature expression of its limestone-rich terroir. Taste Golden amber in colour, the wine opens with aromas of dried apricot, orange zest, honeycomb and toasted almond. The palate is silky and layered, balancing sweetness with lively acidity. Notes of caramelised pear and spice li

92 Points - Wine Spectator. Château Durfort-Vivens 2005 showcases the classic elegance of Margaux at its peak. A Second Growth of depth and refinement, this vintage balances ripe fruit, structure and ageing potential with impeccable finesse. Taste Deep garnet with brick hints, the nose reveals blackcurrant, plum, cedar and tobacco. The palate is rich yet elegant, with layers of dark fruit, graphite and spice framed by polished, well-integrated tannins. Long, harmonious and classically Margaux, s

97 Points - Jeff Leve. Château Climens, the “Lord of Barsac,” delivers its hallmark elegance and precision in the 2015 vintage. A modern expression of Barsac’s limestone-rich terroir, this 1er Grand Cru Classé shows purity, freshness and ageing potential. Winemakers Vintage Notes "With a mild spring like in 2011, a hot summer like in 2003 and a dry summer like in 2005, the year promised to be an early one and the health of the vineyards remarkable. The grapes continued to ripen in excellent cond