I am at a loss to understand why so many wine writers and non-French wine makers seem to be tempted to criticise Bordeaux for their high prices.

Yes I cannot deny that wines I previously enjoyed I am less able to do so. Wines such as Leoville Barton, Duhart Milon, Grand Puy Lacoste, Lynch Bages etc unfortunately have become prohibitively expensive for my ever thinning pocket......