# Ep 270 - Bordeaux Beyond the First Growths: How to Find Great Value in Fine Wine with Michael Saunders

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Published: 2026-07-13T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep-270-bordeaux-beyond-the-first-growths-how-to-find-great-value-in-fine-wine/
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Duration seconds: 3515

## Resource

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to Bordeaux, one of the world's most famous wine regions, to uncover a side of Bordeaux that many wine lovers overlook. Beyond the First Growths and headline names, where can you find great value today? How do you know if a fine wine has been stored properly? And why does provenance and traceability matter so much when buying mature Bordeaux? Joined by Michael Saunders, Group CEO of Coterie Holdings, this episode explores the world of Bordeaux fine wine, from First Growths and Cru Bourgeois to En Primeur, mature vintages and hidden gems across the Left and Right Bank. Whether you're looking to learn about wine, deepen your wine education, discover one of the world's greatest wine regions, plan Bordeaux wine travel, or understand how to buy fine wine with confidence, this wine podcast episode is packed with expert insights, practical advice and stories from inside the world of Bordeaux. Shownotes 04:18 – Château d'Yquem 1967 — the bottle that inspired Michael's lifelong passion for Bordeaux and fine wine. 06:24 – Wine is meant to be shared — the lesson Michael learned from legendary Bordeaux winemakers about enjoying wine rather than overthinking it. 10:58 – Breaking into the wine industry — why curiosity matters more than qualifications when building a career in wine. 13:16 – Bordeaux wine today — why this iconic wine region offers more value, accessibility and hidden gems than many wine lovers realise. 15:25 – The Cellar Series explained — how Hallgarten's fine wine programme selects mature Bordeaux with impeccable provenance and traceability. 18:07 – Peak drinking windows — how Robert Mathias MW identifies the perfect moment for mature Bordeaux to be enjoyed. 20:24 – Bordeaux classifications explained — understan…

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