The best wines of the Cotes de Bordeaux often fly under the radar compared to those from more famous French regions. But if you know where to look, you can find magnificent parcels of top-quality nectar that easily stand up to the best wines from the 'big name' chateaus. This tip-off from our Bordeaux rebel Olivier Cazenave is a perfect example.

Rich and deep, yet mouthwateringly elegant. It’s from the historic Château des Mille Anges, a former convent turned winery where fine wines have been made for over 300 years.

Beautifully deep in colour, there’s a lovely, dark richness to the nose. Give it a swirl and decadent aromas of blackberry, cassis and damson jump out of the glass, with dried fruit and a lovely lick of oak too, and spicy notes of cedar and clove. This well-balanced flavour profile follows through on the palate, with lots of ripe, dark fruit and well-integrated tannins. Sunday lunch was practically invented for this wine…

Edouard’s soft and supple 2016 Reserve Lafite Monteil is proof that you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy super-delicious Bordeaux.

Aged beautifully for years in the bottle, it’s a deep, dark wine with great intensity and a long finish. On the nose, you get fresh fruit aromas like soft cherries and brambles, with hints of sweet spice and earthy cedar and flint characteristics. And the palate follows on well with plenty of dried dark fruit too.

This is a classy, classic Bordeaux with bags of complexity, yet it’s so easy-drinking you could serve it up to any of your red wine loving friends and never fail to draw rave reviews. And at just £8.99 Angel price, you’re pretty much getting it for pennies on the franc.

The Lurtons have been producing elegant wines at Château de Barbe Blanche since the year 2000, when Jacques’ father Andre fell in love with its magnificent terroir. Ever since, the family have dedicated themselves to maximising its potential, and this exquisite blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc showcases the incredible quality they’ve been able to achieve.

Made using fruit from 30-year-old vines atop one of the highest plateaus in St Emilion, the Merlot brings red fruit aromas and silkyness whereas the Cabernet Franc gives freshness and tannins. Barrel ageing softens the wine and its tannins to a velvety touch in the mouth, while bringing tantalising hints of oak to an already complex wine.

Unmistakably a right bank Bordeaux, it’s a soft, fresh and elegant red. There are notes of cedar, cigar box and vanilla, even a touch of graphite, and then layers of ripe berry fruit, from blackberry to red cherry, before the wine finishes on silky-smooth tannins. A match made in heaven for yummy roast pork with all the trimmings.

When we went looking for more delicious Bordeaux to line the Naked shelves, this is exactly the sort of wine we were looking for. A first-class red that embodies all the classic characters of great Bordeaux wines but doesn’t break the bank.

Made using 100% organically-farmed grapes from the historic Chateau Doyac, this elegant yet crowd-pleasingly fruity Merlot - Cab Sav blend is a little gem of the Haut-Medoc, made by a passionate Bordeaux winemaker.

Pour yourself a glass and you’ll be instantly enticed, there’s a lot of secrets lying beneath that dark ruby red colour. As you sniff, you’ll uncover red fruit aromas - cherries, berries and plums - with a hint of oaky spice. It’s soft at first but then evolves powerfully as you sip into a classy, mouth-coating finish with lovely tannins.

For generations, Alexandre’s family have produced some of the finest wines you’ll find in all of Bordeaux from their little corner of St Emilion. A historic region many see as the pinnacle of the red wine world, St Emilion wines are famed for their depth, complexity and age-worthiness but they can cost a pretty penny. So Alexandre set out to make a modern take on his classic Bordeaux that delivers all the quality you look for in a Roquefort red without feeling like you’re downing the family silver.

Using top-quality grapes sourced from his own St Emilion sites and some choice neighbouring patches, Alexandre’s delicious Comtesse de Malet Roquefort is crafted by the same expert team who make his family’s flagship wines, with the same care and attention to detail.

As far as Bordeaux goes, this is as lush as it gets. On the nose you get subtle black forest gateau aromas which hint at what’s in store. Then take a sip and you’re instantly hit by deep, ripe, lush fruity sensations, which mellow gently leaving a well-balanced structure with hints of cherries, liquorice and cedar spice.

If you’re looking for a special French red to save for a special occasion, you won’t do much better than a beautiful St Emilion Grand Cru like this, from the oldest winemaking region in Bordeaux.

Made from the best fruit on select plots of Alexandre’s Chateau Armens estate. It’s aged for 12 months in the fanciest of French oak barrels to round out the tannins and impart delectable spicy complexity.

It’s a decadent red chock-full of deep, dark mouthwatering cherry flavours. And all that plush, tummy-warming fruit is beautifully framed with notes of clove and nutmeg spice for a truly mouthwatering sensation on the palate. You could happily while away a couple hours exploring the complexities of this wine, with a good book and a roaring fire to keep you company.

Aficionados of fine French wine, rejoice! This top-quality St Emilion Grand Cru is one for the ages. Made using grapes harvested from select plots on the Roquefort’s historic Château Puyblanquet estate, it’s been matured in French oak for 12 months, and is now ready to grace your dinner table.

It’s deep ruby in colour with a lovely crimson sheen. On the nose, you get lots of ripe cassis and dark cherry aromas. The palate is instantly supple - full-bodied, silky-smooth and intense, with incredible fruit flavours and sumptuous spice that’ll simultaneously make you want to sink the glass in one go yet savour it on the taste buds for eternity.

Already next-level delicious, this plush Bordeaux will transform over the next few years and develop lots more interesting flavours. So if you have space in your wine rack (and the patience to wait), lay a bottle of this down and prepare to be blown away in a completely new way when you finally crack it open.