Montlandrie 2019, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux29. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 5% "The 2019 Montlandrie was one of the hidden gems of Durantous lineup this vintage. Now in bottle, it retains a wonderful, expressive, vivacious bouquet of black and red fruit and hints of violet and crushed stone. The palate is medium bodied, with pliant, very fine tannins and a perfect line of acidity. Intense yet finessed, leading to a silky smooth finish. Make sure you have some of this excellent Castillon Ctes de

and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth

with bright aromatics of kiwi fruit and ripe citrus

both sharing the same values of authenticity

Served blind

if you have the choice and also the budget to spend

Tom Cannavan's wine of the week (20

"Notes of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries

Gard and Hérault) and many generic appellations that maintain traditional local blends and wine styles such as Minervois

the champagne has reached its second plénitude – the point at which it evolves into a different expression

an area susceptible to frosts

No maceration

Serena Sutcliffe (Master of Wine)