Tasting notes:

Even at £40, this feels like good value, with so much pleasure packed into every sip. The delicious characters just keep coming as you swill this dense, creamy, structured red around your mouth. It kicks off with red and dark berry fruit – ripe and concentrated – then comes the sweet, barrel-sourced notes of vanilla and chocolate, followed by a hint of peppermint. The finish is a lingering mix of these flavours, entwined with fine-grained tannins to help bring an appealing feeling of freshness. (Patrick Schmitt MW)