If you’re after great quality claret at excellent value, look for cru bourgeois on the label. Château fontesteau have held this prestigious classification since 1874, so they’re certainly a name you can trust. This mature blend of classic bordeaux...

Château de sainte gemme is a 13 hectare estate in haut médoc. It was bought by the bouteiller family, who also own the very well known château lanessan, in 1981. And it's gone from strength to strength since. Its neighbours command £50 per bottle...

When the neighbours’ wines go for £50 a bottle you know you’re onto a good thing. Caronne st gemme is only 500 yards from st julien, next door to château gruaud larose and château lascombes – and itself produces classed growth quality fruit....