Right bank covers a multitude of sins, from Pomerol- Belgium`s favourite region, to St-Emilion - home to seventy of the world`s most expensive wine shops. There is also a multitude of satellite appellations like Bourg and Blaye. Although closely associated with Merlot, both the Cabernets are well represented where the soil type is appropriate. Essentially Merlot likes cold, damp clay, while the Cabernets don`t thrive in those conditions, preferring sand and gravel. (CW 11/01/12)