SWIRL: Bordeaux Left v Right Bank

One of the most influential wine regions in the world is divided by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers to create the Left and Right Bank. The Left Bank in Bordeaux is home to the ‘pinnacle of winemaking’ called the First Growths, with gravelly free-draining soils to provide a solid home for Cabernet Sauvignon. The heavy clay of the Right Bank is an optimal environment for Merlot with famous appellations like Pomerol and St-Émilion.

Taste five wines with canapés from both French banks and decide your favourite.