Christmas Clarets - The Super Six

With fruit sourced from vineyards across Pauillac, this blend is designed to showcase the region's terroir. Ripe blackcurrant, sweet spice and discreet oak from around 11 months in barrel, combined with a fine tannic backbone, result in a typically delicious claret, drinking well now.

A modern-style Côtes de Castillon from a property owned by Comte von Neipperg of Canon-la-Gaffelière. Offering an intense, almost meaty nose and balsamic note, this is generous and voluptuous in the mouth with a very round, silky feel on the finish. The texture is very ripe and smooth, perfect for drinking now.

Made by the team at Château Figeac, this mature, ripe claret shows intense aromas of blackberry, ripe plum and delicate florals. The palate is fruit-driven and finely balanced, offering layers of deep black fruit, easy tannins and a soft finish.

Full of fragrant, jammy, black fruit character, with cloves and spice behind. Powerful with supple tannin (that can be a feature of this vintage) supporting a round, full-flavoured core, this is drinking well now but would also cellar for a few more years.

This opens with full-on notes of blackcurrant, cassis, and wild blueberry. The palate is creamy, smooth, and generous, balancing tannins with vibrant dark plum fruit and a fresh finish. Well structured, big but refined, a classy wine.

Lovely balanced and pretty Margaux from Ch Rauzan-Segla which is on the rise. Stylish, elegant, plenty of finesse and delightful now.