Vintage Claret, Bordeaux, JCP Maltus

This wine has been selected and blended by renowned winemaker Jonathan Maltus, he of Le Dôme and Château Teyssier, and famously the first Englishman to get a perfect 100/100 score from Robert Parker. Jonathan only makes Vintage Claret in the very best years, from some of Bordeaux’s best vineyards.

This Merlot-dominated blend is bright and perky, the bold and juicy fruit to the fore in a buoyant, youthful style. In the mouth, more of the same with rounded Merlot softness driving the picture, fairly straightforward stuff, but good balance and nicely quaffable stuff. Lovely wine – a classic affordable Vintage Claret.