On Bordeaux’s Left Bank, near the southern end of the Haut-Médoc, lies <strong>Margaux</strong>, one of the most celebrated villages in the world of wine. Margaux is home to Château Margaux, the revered first-growth property, as well as 20 more Grand Cru Classé estates ranked in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux. The acclaimed wine of Margaux benefits from the diverse soil types in the appellation. In general, Margaux has a very thin layer of topsoil, and the very best vineyards, above the Gironde River, have gravelly soils that encourage deep root growth and allow for good drainage. Because of the variations in soil, Margaux wines can range from delicately flavored to highly concentrated, from medium- to full-bodied. Yet all Margaux wines share a fragrant bouquet, silky texture and remarkable balance. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in the wines of Margaux, as it does throughout the Left

Warm to hot climate/Elevation to 150m The principal wine regions in South Australia are the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra and Riverland. Many wine companies make multi-district blends - the idea of house style taking precedence over regional definition. Penfolds pioneered this concept. The vagaries of vintage variation can be evened out by fruit selection, ensuring quality at a high level. However there is debate that this concept comes at the expense of the ‘soul’ of the wine. Penfolds Grange is probably the most famous multi-district blend and is an excellent counter-argument. Hardy’s Eileen Hardy Shiraz, Joseph Moda Amarone Cabernet and Wolf Blass Black Label are other examples. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

<p>A lesser known area of the Loire Valley making Chenin Blanc in a similar style as Vouvray and planted on the same tuffeau soils. The wines are crafted dry to sweet and have an earthier, more mineral quality compared to Vouvray. Montlouis-sur-Loire P&eacute;tillant need only be aged for 9 months, while Montlouis-sur-Loire Mousseux has no aging requirement.</p>

<p>Renowned for producing exceptional and age-worthy Chenin Blanc and the only true rival to Vouvray for <strong>Chenin Blanc</strong> supremacy. Vineyards are close to the <strong>right bank of the Loire river</strong> or nearby on soft, sheltered slopes. The slate, schist and clay soils give the wines structure, balanced acidity and minerality combined with concentrated flavors reminiscent of white linden flowers, anise, pear, candied lemon drops and hazelnuts.</p> <p>The wines are produced in an oxidative style, making them taste very different than other <strong>Chenin Blanc</strong> from the region. Savenni&egrave;res also has two smaller, special climats. Savenni&egrave;res Coul&eacute;e de Serrant &ndash; a 7 ha biodynamic monopole owned and cultivated by Nicholas Joly.&nbsp; Savenni&egrave;res La Roche aux Moines - 33.4 ha on steep, schist slopes.</p>