Doing far more than just fighting its corner in the House Wine price category, here we have an extremely well made wine, where the Cabernet works reassuringly well, giving depth, personality and balance. The colour and bouquet are far more concentrated than you would expect and the flavour has strong berry fruit essences garnished with a little oak.

On the simple matter of a head to head with Cabernet Sauvignon, and allowing for vast generalisations all round, Merlot tends to deliver less of the tannin and more of the body! This example follows the Les Perles school of quality assurance above and beyond the call of VdP d'Oc. Full, fruity and generous, this is a red wine for merriment and easy drinking.