Left Bank: You have the Medoc, Haut-Medoc, and Graves regions which are broken down into a number of lesser regions. But you only have to remember five, because you'll hear about them every day in the wine world. They are: Margaux, Pauillac, St.Estephe, and St.-Julien, and Graves.

Still a little confused? A quick trick when looking for value in Bordeaux is to look for a wine from a larger producer such as Bourthe, Sichel, and Moueix. They own many vineyards and produce wine at many levels across the price and quality spectrum. Another for buying quality Bordeaux at affordable prices is to look for lesser vintages such as 2001 and 2002. They aren't "bad" vintages, it is just that they will always struggle for recognition after the gangbuster year of 2000.

Just knowing these few simple tips can really alleviate stress and confusion when trying to buy Bordeaux. Now, when you walk into a wine store you can go right to the French section with confidence. Knowing you prefer Merlot, you will know to look for wine from Pomerol and St.Emilion. If you can't find the region or are completely boggled, be sure to ask a store professional to help you find a nice Right Bank Bordeaux in your price range or a high quality bottle from your favorite bank 2001 or 2002 vintage. You will feel like such a wine expert using your cool new lingo!

Happy Tasting!

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