2019 Chateau le Roc Haut Bordeaux, France, 75cl

Château Le Roc is owned by the Landié family and is located in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region, between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. It’s a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an average vine age of 25 years. We taste hundreds of entry level clarets each year and we think Le Roc is a step above and offers unbeatable value. Matthew Jukes agrees, “While the price seems modest for a decent red Bordeaux, the packaging, perfume and flavour here mark this as an incredible find.”

With bright red and black fruits and a hint of vanilla, the tannins are fine and approachable.

Blanquette de veau, confit de canard