Of course Bordeaux produces some of the worlds' greatest wines as well as offering superb value if you have the time to look for it. Generally speaking, though, our experience is that Bordeaux blends or even single varietal wines made from Bordeaux grapes in less rigidly classified regions around the world offer drinkers far more their money, something these six reds - all within their ideal drinking window - amply demonstrate.

Morgenster Lourens River Valley Red 2016, Stellenbosch
Meinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Stellenbosch
Seifried Estate Aotea Cabernet Franc 2019, Nelson
Waipara West Ram Paddock Red 2014, New Zealand
Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Australia
Vina Siegel Gran Reserva Carmenere 2018, Chile