Today we travel from Burgundy to Bordeaux in the West. Bordeaux is the largest wine growing area in France producing mostly red blends which we English sometimes call 'Claret'. The notable exception is an area called Sauternes in the south of the region which produces exquisite sweet white wines.

Today's wine of the day...

Fleur de Thenac 2009 £10.95 - Buy it here!
From the 16th century Chateaux Thenac in the Côtes de Bergerac, this gorgeous blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is deep and rich. Cassis on the nose and red fruits on the palate, try this with a juicy steak