Château de Candale 2001, Château d'Issan
WAS £14.95, NOW £12.95 All items from Château d'Issan

This absolutely classic Claret is a serious contender for the best-value wine in the shop. Made by Château d'Issan of Margaux, whose Grand Vin sells for more than double the price, this wine comes from a parcel of vines lying just beyond the Margaux boundary (which excludes them from being used to make the Grand Vin). The wine is medium-bodied, balanced, and absolutely full of typical Bordeaux character.

Drinking superbly now but will go on to improve.