Chateau La Gaffeliere, St. Emilion 2013 (1x75cl)

Saint-Emilion sits on the right bank of Bordeaux, where Merlot does most of the talking. That usually means a rounder, plusher style than the Cabernet-heavy wines across the river, so you don't need to wait forever before pulling the cork.

Easy choice for a roast dinner, a hotpot night with beef, or a bottle to pass to a client who likes Bordeaux but doesn't want something austere. Decant half an hour and it opens up. Free delivery in Hong Kong over HK$800, flat HK$80 below.

Tasting notes

Merlot-led Saint-Emilion typically shows plum, black cherry and a little cocoa, with soft tannins and a rounder middle rather than a firm edge.