Chateau Le Coteau, Margaux 2016 (1x75cl)

Margaux without the big-name price tag. Le Coteau 2016 is the kind of bottle you open on a Friday with roast chicken, or bring to a dinner where nobody is comparing labels but everyone still notices a good glass.

Give it thirty to forty minutes open, or a quick decant if you're in a hurry. Stock a couple - one for the table, one to keep in reserve for when someone drops by.

Tasting notes

Margaux reds usually blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and typically show red and dark berry fruit, a little violet and cedar, with tannins on the finer side. At around ten years old this style generally sits in a comfortable spot between fresh fruit and softer, savoury notes.