How to Drink Better: Any difference after €30 is likely to be marginal
Once you go over €100, you are probably paying for the name and the rarity – otherwise known as snob value
It takes time, money and effort to grow grapes and make wine, and buying a vineyard in some regions can be an expensive business. But there are limits to how much a producer can spend tending vines, excluding all but the finest grapes, and cosseting the wine in the cellar before bottling. Muscadet is always a favourite of mine. The multiples all sell the inexpensive stuff for €10-€15, and there are stunning wines at €20-€30. I am also a big fan of Beaujolais. While prices are rising, there is still great value to be had at similar prices to Muscadet. Don’t ignore Bordeaux completely. The posh Châteaux are extremely expensive, but cheap Bordeaux abounds and some of it can be very good.Italy produces vast amounts of wine.
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