Chateau Pontet Canet have established themselves as one of Pauillac’s top Chateaux, and their sensational 2004 is one of the wines of the vintage. A superb Red Bordeaux that is starting to drink beautifully.

Chateau Branaire-Ducru has been responsible for some of St Julien’s finest and well-balanced wines of the last 20 years, and their 2010 release is a sensational red Bordeaux which is starting to open up and drink beautifully with complex aromas of cassis, tobacco leaf, charcuterie and graphite, fine tannins and a satisfying, long finish

The second wine of Bordeaux 2nd Growth Pichon Baron, Les Griffons is frequently the equal to many a classed growth. A fabulous, rich, dark Red Bordeaux from a great vintage; this is already drinking well and for the next few years. Great value for French wine of this pedigree and quality

Château Gruaud Larose 2001 is a delicious 2nd growth St Julien, from a Bordeaux vintage that is drinking well right now. Medium-full bodied, it offers complex, dark fruits and spices, with an elegant palate.