Cool climate/Elevation 450-550m The Adelaide Hills, which run in a north-south direction, belong to the Mount Lofty Ranges. The region is a jigsaw of meso-climates with the best vineyards facing north or northeast in protected positions centred around the Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood. Rainfall is relatively high and spring frosts are a problem. The best sites appear to be located on steep slopes and at altitudes above 500m. This area is not immune to hot northerly winds. The soils are derived from schistic and sedimentary rock typically well-drained sandy loams over red clay interspersed with schistic gravels. The region is well suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot showing great promise. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

<p>On Bordeaux&rsquo;s Left Bank, near the southern end of the Haut-M&eacute;doc, lies <strong>Margaux</strong>, one of the most celebrated villages in the world of wine. Margaux is home to Ch&acirc;teau Margaux, the revered first-growth property, as well as 20 more Grand Cru Class&eacute; estates ranked in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux. The acclaimed wine of Margaux benefits from the diverse soil types in the appellation.</p> <p>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 flavoured 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 Ma

<p>These grand cru offers all the qualities of a Bourgogne Blanc, stunningly intensified. They have a beautiful bright gold robe and a rich, complex bouquet of hazelnut and honey. They have full-bodied and firm but also quite soft on the palate, with intense flavors that carry through a very long finish.</p>

<p>Vivid coloration ranging from deep ruby to black-cherry. Their aromas suggest strawberry, blackcurrant, and gooseberry as well as fruit pits, liquorice, and spices. Violet, moss and underbrush are also likely to be present. On the palate, power, opulence and elegance unite to make a full and complex body, full of sap and voluptuosness textured. Keeping potential is 10 years minimum. Although these sumptuous Grands Crus share a family resemblance, each has its own distinctive nuances.</p>