Intensely flavoured, youthful and vibrant Cabernet Merlot from a small chteau in the Mdoc With a slightly warmer climate and fine-tuned, sophisticated winemaking, Bordeauxs wines have never been better. And being slightly off trend right now, their wines are excellent value too. This is a youthful, ripe claret from a small estate in the village of Saint-Christoly-en-Mdoc. Fabien and Amlie Faget bought the property in 2016 and have pursued an environmentally, non-interventionist approach in the vineyard and the cellar. Using a classic Mdoc blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it has good tension and focus with a firm and chewy mid-palate, nicely filled with vibrant dark fruit (James Suckling). Open early and decant for optimum drinking. An ideal red with roast meats, firm cheeses or a slow-cooked casserole.