Chateau Barateau, Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, 2014

Sometimes there is simply no substitute for scrapping about in Bordeaux.

We're talking hours of meetings, hundreds of hire car miles, and EXTREMELY stained lips.

Because you can't easily find wines like this online. They're snapped up by the locals who don't want to share such rip-roaring value with their neighbours.

All I can say is, I'm so glad it all paid off. Because this find is an absolute RUBY in the rubble.

From 2014, so absolutely in its golden age. Quick note on the price benchmark - this feels a bit extreme. It sells in France for around 18 euros so a UK estimate could be around £30.