For many wine lovers, Bordeaux remains the apogee of fine wine. The blend of heritage, history and hierarchy is an intoxicating one for sure, while the heady mix of savouriness and acidity, deep black fruit and complex aged notes, makes the top cuvées, in many people’ eyes, the ultimate food wines.

While the grand châteaux of Pauillac and Margaux tend to garner all the headlines, the wider region is home to an increasing number of boutique estates, often turning out approachable, characterful wines (and not just red, for that matter) at surprisingly good value. What better, then, than a selection of styles – red and white, spanning classed growths and unheralded newcomers – from the region, all offered with significant discounts.