Home to prestigious appellations such as Pauillac, St Julien & Margaux, the Left Bank is famed for its suave, structured wines where Cabernet Sauvignon is king.

The campaign this year promised welcome price reductions, but also some genuinely exciting wines, particularly for lovers of classically styled Bordeaux.

Wines from the Right Bank are stylistically richer and more hedonic than their Left Bank peers, with Merlot taking centre-stage.