6 x Cyril Gillet, Chateau Les Tourelles du Barrail, Medoc, France, 2016

Beautiful dark ruby colour and classic claret on the nose with ripe cassis and redcurrant harmonised by an undertone of tobacco leaf. This wine possesses a gravitas which belies its modest price point.

This is triumphant as a tipple on its own but also a perfect partner to Sunday roast beef and will segue effortlessly into a supporting role for the cheese course as well.