2005 Ch. Thénac Rouge, Bergerac

This might seem a pretty stiff price for a Côtes de Bergerac, but it really is cracking stuff. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc from a top vintage, it is more New World in style than French, with a rich, silky texture and intense, spicy flavours. Massive investment and scrupulous winemaking mark this as an estate to watch. Enjoy it with Sunday roasts.
(Jonathan Ray - The Daily Telegraph - 07-Sept-2008)

Most estates in Bergerac deliver red wines that are pale imitations of claret. But here is a producer that views itself as equal to the best of Bordeaux; this is every bit as good as a fair few top-notch right-bank estates, and at this price is a bargain. Expect a massive 14 per cent alcohol red with lots of inky, liquorice, pepper and black cherry-laden fruit. At its best with grilled red meat.
(Jane MacQuitty - The Times - Top 100 Summer Wines Under £20 - 28-Jun-2008)

This dark, broody Bordeaux blend exudes beautifully pure fruit, liquorice and mint chocolate. The silky tannins coat a robust structure that holds this versatile wine together and leads gracefully to a black cherry dominated, spicy finish. Enjoy this wine now with all types of meat or keep for several years to allow a softer, rounder character to evolve.