Bordeaux Gift Box

Presented in a wooden case

As statement-making gifts go, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better than a magnificent bottle of Claret, and this 2006 Clos du Marquis is just that. Its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is beautifully aromatic, with intense dark fruit and astonishing length.

It’s incredibly elegant, with rich blackcurrant and raspberry fruit supported by firm tannins. There is an excellent structure and complexity boosted by the extra Cabernet Franc this year (13%, plus 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot) and a pure, long, focused finish. This is one of the great buys of the vintage.

2006 Clos du Marquis, St Julien, Bordeaux