51% Touriga and 49% Tempranillo. Although both quite tannic varieties, winemaker Peter Leask has crafted a youthful yet surprisingly supple drop. Delicious!Deep red to crimson. Fragrant nose of violets, blackberry, mulberry, tobacco and vanilla. Ripe black and purple fruit, with a seductively plush texture, some attractive cigar box and leather complexity, and a powerful finish. Yet to show its best.

STORY = This great and renown DOC represents the essence of Apulia. Hand made and over matured grape harvesting, soft pressing and controlled fermentation, partial refinement in wood.COLOUR = Intense garnet red.BOUQUET = Wide and complex, with fruity notes of currants and plum jam and light spicy hints of cocoa, vanilla and tobacco.FLAVOUR = Full and round, with soft and sweet tannins and notes of red berries, spices and coffee.RECOMMENDED WITH = Great with red meats, roast, game and savoury cheeses.SERVING TEMPERATURE = 16 18 degrees C.

Chateau Ducluzeau is owned by Bruno Borie, owner of the iconic Second Growth Ducru Beaucaillou in St Julien. The 10ha vineyard in Listrac being planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (the highest percentage of Merlot in the entire appellation). Classic Bordeaux through and through - with beautiful notes of liquorice, rose, plum and blackberry.

Second label of 5th growth producer Château Lynch Moussas this classic blend of Cabernet and Merlot has a distinctive cherry and blackberry palate enhanced by vanilla and cedar notes.

The 2014 vintage shows a lovely deep purple colour. Soft, supple and stylish are just three words to describe this beautiful wine. Full bodied and vinous on the palate with flavours of red and black fruit. The finish is a perfect example of a wine with character and breeding.