Clarets for Drinking Now

A hit vintage after vintage, but particularly good in 2018. This is from a small area between Côtes de Bourg and Fronsac in Bordeaux and the blend is mostly merlot with 30% cabernet sauvignon providing freshness and just the right amount of backbone.

Well-balanced blend of 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc with pure, ripe fruit character and supple texture. A lovely vintage from this popular Bordeaux château.

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. The new label for this perennial favourite shows three muses that can also be seen on the Grand Theatre opera house in Bordeaux itself. The 2022 is a blend of 58% merlot, 34% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% malbec.

Savoury, merlot based claret with plenty of appeal. The addition of 20% cabernet sauvignon to the blend lends structure and grip. Pair with roast lamb or beef. From a well-respected Bordeaux property in the village of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne in the Entre-deux-Mers that has for over 20 years employed workers with disabilities as part of an assistance through work scheme.

With deep purple colour and a generous plum and dark chocolate bouquet, this is an affordable Bordeaux red that really hits the spot.

Ripe, full-bodied claret with impressive density of fruit. From a property that produces outstanding value wines with true Bordeaux character. Unoaked to ensure maximum fruit expression.