Chateau Meaume Bordeaux Superieur (75 cl), €13.50
British owned since 1980, Château Méaume has 38 hectares of vines near the St Emilion/Pomerol area of Bordeaux. The vineyard, ideally situated on the area's clay soil, is planted predominately with Merlot vines. Small areas of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon add complexity to the blend. Over the years Mêaume has built a reputation for exceptional value. Dark, fruity and well balanced, this wine is ready for drinking now and will benefit from maturing for many years hereafter. This Château Méaume wine has passed a chemical analysis and a tasting panel to obtain : "Appellation Bordeaux Supérieur Contrôlée".