Five Smart Tips for Buying Christmas Wine

As climate change climbs the political agenda, one Chinese proverb has been doing the rounds: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” That sentiment applies equally to wine. If you were clever enough to snap up plenty of 2001 Bordeaux, more understated in both style and price than the flashy appeal of 2000, then pat yourself quietly on the back.