Le Bon Nobel, Chateau Picoron, Bordeaux, France

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Bordeaux, France

Merlot

This is Bordeaux, but not as you know it. Le Bon Nobel is a fresher, juicier take on Merlot from the cooler edge of the Right Bank — think redcurrants, black cherries and a flicker of peppery spice, all wrapped in gentle tannins and a soft, silky texture. It’s unfiltered, unfussy, and wonderfully drinkable.

The kind of bottle that’s perfect for roast chicken Sundays or mushroom stroganoff on a rainy night. Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes if it’s warm out, and enjoy a more playful, easygoing side of Bordeaux. Ideal for sharing, though you might not want to.