<p><strong>Pauillac</strong> is Bordeaux&rsquo;s most acclaimed appellation, the only one with three Premier Cru properties: Ch&acirc;teau Lafite-Rothschild, Ch&acirc;teau Mouton-Rothschild and Ch&acirc;teau Latour. These and other Pauillac chateaux produce robust, full-flavored and long-lived red wines made from Cabernet-based blends. Though winemaking techniques and microclimates vary throughout Pauillac, producing some variations in style, classic Pauillac wines have juicy flavours of blackcurrant and cedar, often with coffee, chocolate and graphite notes. Pauillac, part of the M&eacute;doc region on Bordeaux&rsquo;s Left Bank, has gravelly and well-drained soils that force vines to grow long and strong roots. Struggling a bit for water, the vines produce grapes with high tannins and concentrated juices. Nearby rivers and the Atlantic Ocean modulate temperatures, preventing the grapes

Warm maritime climate/Elevation about 90m The region can be divided into three sub-regions: the cooler south between Yallingup and Karridale; the warm and sunnier Willyabrup in the centre; and Margaret River in the north with similar soils, but slightly cooler temperatures. This is entirely consistent with style – wines from Willyabrup being more generous than the highly structured wines of the north and the elegant styles of the south. The region is also subject to southeast trade winds. The Bordeaux grape varieties have thrived, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Although Chardonnay has problems with fruit set, the wines are generally outstanding. Vintage takes place between the end of February and mid-April. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

<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>