This arrived by accident, a substitute for a bottle that never turned up. The name may sound grand, but it’s a white label name without particular provenance. However, behind it is the producer Amand Chaperon, with grapes coming from the Entre-Deux-Mers region.
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it promised familiarity, though expectations were kept low given its 2024 vintage. I suspected something overly tannic and too young to enjoy now.
It opens with a dark fruit aroma, immediately giving way to a generous burst of fruit on the first sip. The structure is medium bodied, with medium tannins that are surprisingly approachable even at this young stage. Over two days, those tannins gently retreat, allowing the ripe cherry character to shine much more clearly, joined by a subtle thread of vanilla.
This is a youthful Bordeaux with unexpected drinkability, at £12.50 from Morrisons.
