The Spectator 2016 Claret Offer

"A so-called Petit Château of the Haut-Médoc that wasn’t quite grand enough to be classified in 1855... it’s a smile-inducing bargain."

"...a highly-regarded Cru Bourgeois estate in the Médoc owned by the Merlet family... it's got deep, rich, plummy fruit and a fine, long, satisfying finish."

"... is typical Margaux, with its voluptuous, sexy, fleshy ripe fruit... it's produced to the highest possible standards and is another classic 'in-the-know' wine. A beauty."

"... second wine of Ch. BranaireDucru, the St-Julien 4th Growth. With juicyblackcurrants and blackberries on nose andpalate and tingling spice on the finish."

"...a Saint Emilion Grand Cru of real style, regarded by owners Jean-François and Dominique Quenin as one of the finest vintages that they've ever produced."

"...is classic Pauillac... Owned by François-Xavier Borie - he of mighty Pauillac 5th Growth, Ch. Grand-Puy Lacoste - it's much sought-after by those in the know."