Château Tour Saint Bonnet 2011, Médoc

Great Bordeaux doesn’t have to cost the earth – you just need to know where to look. Based in Saint-Christoly in the north of the Médoc region, Château Tour Saint Bonnet is recognised as a Cru Bourgeois estate: a classification of quality and value. The grapes for this mature claret are sourced from a single plot of old vines overlooking the Gironde estuary, on the finest gravel soils. Here, brothers Frédéric and Edouard employ innovative winemaking techniques, ageing their wines in large oak foudres instead of traditional oak barriques. Their blends have a reputation for concentration and excellent ageability. And with over 10 years of age, this 2011 vintage is remarkably complex. Ripe. Structured. Rounded. It has perfumed notes of blackcurrant, blueberry and spice, great texture and a long finish. Its subtle savoury character will pair well with rich meat dishes such as beef, lamb or venison.