2022, Roc de Cambes, CÔTES DE BOURGBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Often close in quality to the same owner's top Saint Emilion, Le Tertre Rteboeuf. This Ctes de Bourg is head and shoulders the best wine of the appellation and very much a wine for those "in the know". A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mingling aromas of sweet cherries and cassis with notions of licorice, espresso roast and spices, the 2022 Roc de Cambes is medium to full bodied, layered and

Vincent's cheeky Vin de France which is basically a super-high-quality Côte du Rhone for casual drinking - made approachable early by the judicious blending of older vintages into the new

93 Antonio Galloni

with lively acids and ripe

layers of black cherry

alongside black pepper and clove spices

hints of blood orange and a light cassis touch with time

but this has total charm and really delivers an enjoyable

*** 90-92 Jasper Morris

A deeply pitched nose features notes of plum

with a brilliant depth of fruit that still treads so lightly

Drink from 2028-2034

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