Château La Rose Bouquey 2022

This smooth, polished Merlot-led star from hidden gem Château La Rose Bouquey offers juicy dark fruit, subtle spice and a lick of oak. A brilliant find for lovers of elegant French reds, perfect for roast dinners and cosy nights in. Crafted by the Bentenat family at their picturesque estate in Saint-Pey-d’Armens, this supple Right Bank red is everything you want in a Bordeaux. Winemaker David Bentenat draws on years of family know-how to coax out plush layers of ripe black cherry, damson and warming spice. A year in French oak brings polish and gentle complexity – think hints of cedar, mocha and tobacco leaf. Smooth, elegant and full of charm, it’s worth decanting and letting the flavours slowly unfurl alongside a roast lamb or a good wedge of Comté.

Silky-smooth, elegant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – a rare slice of rich, smooth Bordeaux beauty.