If you’ve ever wished you’d bought great vintage Cru Bourgeois claret years ago so you could enjoy it now, at perfect maturity, and congratulate yourself on its outstanding value vis à vis current vintages, Château Ramage la Batisse Haut-Médoc 2003 is a godsend. The family had held onto the wine, but now needed space in the cellar, so were offering it at a great price. With an amazing 10 medals to its name and its ripe, rounded harmony of flavours, the wine was a must have. All cedar wood, cassis and liquorice complexity, this is classic Haut Médoc. Stand the bottle upright a few hours, then decant before serving with lamb.