THE WINE

Bordeauxs Haut-Mdoc makes some of the worlds finest wines and three of the best Premiers Grands Crus Classs lie in Pauillac. This chteau isnt Cru Class but its a fine claret, now with 7 years age, and showing lovely cedary fruit maturity.

On Bordeauxs Left Bank, in the heart of the Haut-Mdoc, Pauillac is one of the most sought-after appellations for fine, muscular, long-aged claret. It boasts three Premiers Grands Crus Classs, namely Mouton-Rothschild, Lafite and Latour. Chteau Haut-Pauillac belongs to the Peyronnie family and boasts vineyards dotted between some of the finest estates vines planted on gravel soils, enjoying a climate moderated by their proximity to the Gironde estuary. Largely Cabernet Sauvignon, softened by a little Merlot, the wine was aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 15-20% of which were new. To enjoy this fine claret, open an hour beforehand and decant. A superb red to serve with your finest red meat dishes or a choice of firm farmhouse cheeses.