Peter Dean on 32 new wines that offer a fresh look at Bordeaux

Wine drinkers are increasingly looking towards lighter, more accessible, fruit-forward wine styles – and ones that you can serve chilled, whatever the colour. This is great news for Bordeaux winemakers who have been redefining their historical image in recent years and making wines with fresh ideas and bold styles that would challenge many people’s preconceptions about Bordeaux wine. Lighter red styles have been introduced, white wines broadened across more appellations and a little over 20 different grape varieties now permitted. Here our drinks editor Peter Dean selects 32 vibrant, modern Bordeaux wines that showcase the different colours, styles and appellations in Bordeaux - with best-value and drinkability uppermost.