BORDEAUX: RIGHT BANK

Bordeaux Right Bank graphic depicting a collection of icon Chateau wine bottles

The Bordeaux: Right Bank is where Merlot achieves its greatest expression. Separated from the Left Bank by the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, this region is defined by its cooler clay and limestone soils, which are ideally suited for ripening Merlot and Cabernet Franc. While the Left Bank offers structure and power, the Right Bank provides immediate pleasure and velvety opulence. These wines are generally rounder, fruit-forward, and often accessible much earlier, though the best examples still age beautifully.

The Right Bank Profile: Plushness and Elegance

Right Bank wines are almost always Merlot dominant, often supported by high percentages of Cabernet Franc. This combination yields a softer entry and a profile rich in notes of dark plum, black cherry, cocoa, licorice and sweet spice. The tannins are typically rounder and smoother than their Left Bank siblings.

Key Appellations to Explore:

The undisputed stars of the Right Bank are two neighboring appellations:

St-Émilion: The largest and most complex region, known for its diversity of soil (clay, sand, and limestone plateau). Its wines combine Merlot's plushness with Cabernet Franc's signature lift and finesse. St-Émilion uses an innovative, non-fixed classification system that is re-visited every 10 years.

Pomerol: Though unclassified, Pomerol contains some of the world's most expensive and highly-sought-after wines (like Pétrus and Le Pin). These tiny estates produce wines of extraordinary richness, concentration, and truffle-like complexity.

Other important areas include Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, which offer fantastic value with a similar Merlot-based profile.

If you prefer wines that are immediately plush, soft on the palate, and dominated by rich dark fruit, the Right Bank is for you.

Delve Deeper

A scenic view of the historic Saint-Émilion village and church spire rising above lush green vineyards in the Right Bank of Bordeaux.

SAINT-ÉMILION
A weathered stone marker with a carved cross standing in a green vineyard under a blue sky with white clouds, Pomerol, Bordeaux.

POMEROL
The grand 16th-century towers and fortified facade of Château de La Rivière, overlooking the vineyards of the Fronsac appellation in Bordeaux.

FRONSAC & CANON-FRONSAC
Aerial view of the medieval fortress of Château de Monbadon surrounded by rows of golden autumn vineyards in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux region.

CÔTES DE BORDEAUX

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Château La Courolle Montage Saint Émilion

Château La Courolle Montagne-Saint-Émilion 2020
£18.00
£18.00
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A silky & seductive Merlot rich blend; the perfect introduction to Saint Émilion... Read More...
Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux Rouge from Château Clinet

Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux Rouge 2019
£18.50
£18.50
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Ronan by Clinet is Château Clinet's accessible Merlot, offering true Pomerol richness & quality... Read More...
Château Grand Moulin Macquin Montagne Saint-Emilion Red Wine Bottle

Château Grand Moulin Macquin Montagne Saint Émilion 2019
£20.00
£20.00
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A Saint-Émilion wine that seduces with its generous fruity palate & soft silky tannins... Read More...
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A bottle of Chateau de Pitray Les Prairies red wine, featuring a dark glass bottle with a cream-colored label and a black capsule, set against a plain white background.

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£22.50
£22.50
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A beautifully supple, fruit-forward red brimming with dark plums, subtle black tea & elegant tannins... Read More...
Esprit de Pavie Grand Vin de Bordeaux Red Wine Bottle

Esprit de Pavie Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2019
£24.00
£24.00
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A wine that enjoys the same meticulous attention in winemaking as its illustrious siblings... Read More...
Château Grand Village Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge Red Wine Bottle

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£25.00
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Château Barrail du Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Château Barrail du Blanc Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2022
£25.00
£25.00
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Charming & accessible, this is a fine Saint Emilion Grand Cru that wont break the bank... Read More...
Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix Pomerol Red Wine

Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix Pomerol 2020
£26.00
£26.00
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Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix crafts this plush Pomerol as an accessible entry point to Right Bank excellence... Read More...
Domaine de l'Aurage Bordeaux Red Wine

L'Aurage 2021
£36.00
£36.00
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Beautifully-textured, opulent, sensual & silky Merlot based red from the Côtes de Castillon... Read More...
3 de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Wine Bottle

3 de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018
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A true Saint-Émilion Grand Cru that showcases the quality of Château Valandraud's wines... Read More...
Collines de L'IF Saint-Émilion Red Wine Bottle on White Background

Collines de L'IF Saint-Émilion 2019
£45.00
£45.00
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The 2nd wine of Château L'if this Merlot dominated red is seductively creamy in texture... Read More...
Mondot by Château Troplong Mondot Saint Émilion Grand Cru Bottle

Mondot by Troplong Mondot Grand Cru Saint Émilion 2018
£46.00
£46.00
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Made from 100% Merlot this St. Émilion is the second wine of Château Troplong Mondot... Read More...
Château La Grave à Pomerol Bordeaux Red Wine

Château La Grave à Pomerol 2018
£53.00
£53.00
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Château La Grave à Pomerol shows classic Pomerol elegance, with deep Merlot fruit and refined structure... Read More...
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Magnum bottle of Château des Laurets on a white background

Château des Laurets Puisseguin Saint-Émilion 2016 | Magnum (1.5L) OWC
£55.00
£55.00
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The acclaimed Château des Laurets 2016 Magnum offers stunning depth and perfect aging potential from Bordeaux... Read More...
Château Lagrange Pomerol Red Wine from Bordeaux

Château Lagrange 2018
£57.00
£57.00
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Supple, round & generous a beautiful expression of Pomerol accessible in its youth... Read More...
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Château Bourgneuf Pomerol Bottle

Château Bourgneuf 2018
£65.00
£65.00
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Château Bourgneuf is a classic Pomerol, delivering Merlot's velvety texture & earthy structure with finesse... Read More...
Le Clos du Beau-Père Pomerol Red Wine Bottle

Le Clos du Beau-Père Pomerol 2016
£65.00
£65.00
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Jean-Luc Thunevin's modern-style Pomerol displays considerable elegance, purity of fruit & velvety texture... Read More...
Les Perrières de Lafleur Bottle

Les Perrières de Lafleur 2018
£65.00
£65.00
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A true Grand Vin & undoubtedly a close family member of Château Lafleur... Read More...
Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru Bottle

Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
£65.00
£65.00
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A wine that surpasses many a self-aggrandising "big gun" in Saint Emilion... Read More...
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Petit-Figeac Saint Émilion Red Wine Bottle

Petit-Figeac Saint Émilion 2020
£68.00
£68.00
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Made with all the skill of the Figeac team this is a glorious second wine... Read More...
Annonce de Belair-Monange Saint Émilion Grand Cru

Annonce de Belair-Monange Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2016
£75.00
£75.00
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The 2nd wine of Château Bélair-Monange Saint-Emilion Grand Cru produced in limited quantities... Read More...
Roc de Cambes Cotes de Bourg Red Wine Bottle

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£75.00
£75.00
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Blason de L'Evangile Pomerol Bottle

Blason de L'Evangile Pomerol 2020
£85.00
£85.00
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A modern style of Pomerol oozing with opulent black fruit and sweet oak... Read More...
Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Émilion Bottle

Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Émilion 2019
£99.00
£99.00
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Silky & suave this is a fantastic vintage that showcases the new direction Troplong Mondot has taken... Read More...
Château La Grave à Pomerol Bordeaux Red Wine

Château La Grave à Pomerol | Magnum (150cl)
£100.00
£100.00
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An elegant, delicate & charming wine from the Moueix stable in large bottle format... Read More...
Château Latour à Pomerol Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Latour à Pomerol 2016
£100.00
£100.00
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A generous, concentrated wine that strikes a perfect balance between elegance and power... Read More...
Espérance de Trotanoy Pomerol Bordeaux Red Wine

Espérance de Trotanoy 2020
£120.00
£120.00
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Espérance is the stylish second wine of Château Trotanoy, delivering elegant Pomerol character for earlier enjoyment... Read More...
Château Canon 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Émilion Red Wine Bottle

Château Canon Saint Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2019
£125.00
£125.00
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Château Pichon Baron 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2014
£165.00
£165.00
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Château-Figeac Saint Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2015

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