2006 Ch. Villa Bel-Air, Graves

There really can't be a better value wine than this in the whole of Bordeaux. It shows the sleek, generous, polished character that all the wines from the Cazes stable seem to share in 2006. A pure, intense nose is followed by fresh, concentrated, black cedary fruit and toasty coffee hints, all in a lovely modern package.

Made from 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, and aged in 20% new oak barrels, this really is a belter at the price. Buy as much of it as you can. Drink: 2009-2015. BBR Score: 15.5/20