Bordeaux produced lovely, fruit forward wines in 2016. Just take this velvety, plum rich claret from the team at Château Haut Pougnan, beautifully situated in the Entre Deux Mers in Bordeaux.  This delivers amazing value for money. Merlot dominates this up front with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc giving support. There is plenty of ripe cassis and black cherry fruit practically leaping from the glass in this greatly enjoyable, approachable wine.  It has won an amazing 6 Gold medals to boot!

Bordeaux - The fine wine capital of the world, celebrated and sought-after by all. Here, dark and sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon plus silky smooth Merlot are blended with precision, and aged for perfect drinking. You'll find smart-buys from top-notch, under the radar estates. Haut Pougnan Cuvée Prestige is an excellent example of a smart but from a great year.  This beautifully made, totally drinkable Bordeaux. If you like you Cab/merlot blends soft, silky and full of fruit this one is for you.

At the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers, near Créon, the vineyards of the Château Haut Pougnan extend across the hillsides of the right bank of the Garonne, in superb clay-limestone and gravel terroirs. A lovely discovery at an affordable price! A little Bordeaux jewel!