Housed in an elegant wooden gift box, this distinguished wine combines low-yield old vine Grenache and Carignan Noir, complemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre cultivated in the hills surrounding Cairanne in the southern Rhône Valley. Les Deux Barriques undergoes maturation for up to 24 months in 600-litre French oak demi-muids. Bottled at Domaine Boutinot in Cairanne, the wine is produced without fining or filtration to preserve its natural character.

Taste guide: Aromas and flavours of ripe red fruits interlaced with mocha and sweet oaky nuances. Overall, an enticingly smooth and silky palate of intricacy and surprising delicacy.

Pair with: A wine deserving of exceptional cuisine – a tender fillet mignon pan fried until medium rare or a vegetarian version of Beef Wellington made with shitake and chanterelle mushrooms. Perfect with cheese too, especially hard cheeses such as artisan Cheddar or Comté.

2020 vintage