As the two smallest communal appellations in the Médoc region, after the big four of St-Estéphe, St-Julien, Pauillac and Margaux, Moulis and Listrac may not carry the same name recognition or prestige as their more famous neighbours on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, but these are the places to look for happy, characterful and food-friendly wines at accessible prices (often under or around £20 per bottle).
Scroll down for Georgie Hindle’s pick of 18 wines to try from Moulis & Listrac
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See Georgie Hindle’s pick of 18 wines to try from Moulis and Listrac
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