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The Society's Claret 2021 Bag-in-Box (2.25 litres)

Red Wine from France - Bordeaux

5 Reviews

This friendly and fresh-tasting claret is one of The Wine Society’s most consistently popular wines. Supplied for over a quarter of a century by family-owned Maison Sichel, the bespoke blend varies from vintage to vintage, but merlot takes the lead role, and the wine is made without any oak to avoid masking its bright, red and black fruit flavours. This is made to be drunk young, on its own or with a wide variety of dishes. In this very convenient bag-in-box format it's perfect for enjoying by the glass or for a gathering, and will stay fresh for up to six weeks after opening. The packaging is 100% recyclable too, and better for the planet than bottles. The label for this perennial favourite claret shows three muses that can be seen adorning the Grand Theatre opera house in the heart of the city of Bordeaux.

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Code: CL298

Wine characteristics

Red Wine
Medium-bodied
Merlot
2.25l (Bag in Box)
13.5% Alcohol
no oak influence
Tap

Bag-in-box is ideal for one glass or for larger gatherings, and stays fresh for up to six weeks after opening. It's 100% recyclable and better for the planet than glass bottles. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a review or by emailing memberservices@thewinesociety.com.

Read our independent report that assesses the sustainability credentials of alternative wine-packaging formats.

Recycling

The cardboard outer can be recycled in your usual kerbside recycling.

The inner and tap currently need specialist recycling. Please request a postage-paid bag from us by emailing wineoperations@thewinesociety.com, pop the bags and taps in the post and our specialist recycler will do the rest. Up to five bags and taps can go into each recycling bag.

This wine is also available in rPET - recycled plastic bottles. These are a lightweight, lower-carbon option which we are trialling as part of our work on alternative and more sustainable packaging. You can learn more about rPET or read the full report.

100ml of this wine contains 77 kcal
The 2.25 litre bag contains 30.3 units of alcohol
A 125ml glass of this wine contains 96 kcal and 1.7 units of alcohol

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. For information and support on responsible drinking please see www.drinkaware.co.uk. For more information about how calories in wine are measured, click here.

Maison Sichel

Maison Sichel first set up an acquisitions office in Bordeaux in 1883, and since then six generations of the Sichel family have built upon their empire. Not only do they sell wine today, but they are also growers and winemakers, and represent some very well-respected names. They currently own wine estates covering 350 hectares of vineyards, including Châteaux Angludet and Palmer in Bordeaux, and Château Trillol in Corbières.

Their technical director is Yvan Meyer, and he is the winemaker behind The Society’s Claret, which is currently our bestselling red wine. It is made at Cave Bel Air in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux region, and the grapes are sourced from local producers. Every year our Bordeaux buyer, Tim Sykes, travels to Maison Sichel to select the final blend.

The blend varies greatly each year, but in each vintage our aim remains the same: to create a fresh, easy-drinking and accessible wine with true Bordeaux character, but without the firmer tannins of other clarets that may need more time in the cellar. It is perhaps for this reason that The Society’s Claret is always a huge hit with our members.

Delicious magazine

This bag-in-box holds three bottles' worth of easy going red Bordeauxwith fresh plum and mulburry notes and an almond hint. It's mainly merlot and unoaked; a party or 'house' red that should keep for...

This bag-in-box holds three bottles' worth of easy going red Bordeauxwith fresh plum and mulburry notes and an almond hint. It's mainly merlot and unoaked; a party or 'house' red that should keep for several weeks after opening. Good value, too, at under £7.50 per 75cl. £22 for 2.25 litres

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Susy Atkins

Saturday 1st Jul 2023

Delicious magazine

This bag-in-box holds three bottles' worth of easy going red Bordeauxwith fresh plum and mulburry notes and an almond hint. It's mainly merlot and unoaked; a party or 'house' red that should keep for...

This bag-in-box holds three bottles' worth of easy going red Bordeauxwith fresh plum and mulburry notes and an almond hint. It's mainly merlot and unoaked; a party or 'house' red that should keep for several weeks after opening. Good value, too, at under £7.50 per 75cl. £22 for 2.25 litres

Read more

Susy Atkins

Saturday 1st Jul 2023

The Daily Telegraph

Bag-in-Box Bordeaux red in an easy going, unoaked style. Plums and mulberries are to the fore with a slight nuttiness. With three bottles' worth per box, it's good value (and easy to carry).

Susy Atkins

Friday 23rd Jun 2023