Tesco Finest Medoc

If you can’t wait ’til Thursday to get your claret on (c’mon, I’m trying to make Bordeaux sound cool. I realise it might not be working) then try this one made by a very dependable producer, Yvon Mau. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, as most of the reds from this region are. And it does just what a simple claret should do. That is, provide a hit of sturdy black fruits without being too in your face. Definitely needs meaty/hearty food to show off its best side, or at least a big hunk of strong cheese.