Pierre Faurant Bordeaux Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (2023)
Pierre Faurant / Bordeaux AOP, France
The Classic, Cedar-Kissed High-Street Left/Right-Bank Blend
Deep ruby-red with a youthful garnet core in the glass. The nose is refined and savory, offering aromas of black currants, ripe plums, cedar box, pencil shavings, and a touch of dried herbs. Medium-bodied on the palate with structured, fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity, and a dry, classic finish that begs for food.
⭐⭐ (Sitting around 13% to 13.5% ABV, its classic French structure and moderate alcohol keep it civilized, though the traditional tannins mean it's best enjoyed with a hearty meal).
Roast lamb, a classic British Sunday beef roast, steak and kidney pie, or aged hard cheeses like cheddar.
When you're in a country without vineyards, you're at the mercy of the local Marks and Spencer aisles—and sometimes you just want a bottle that feels like a proper French dinner party instead of a fruit bomb. This Pierre Faurant Bordeaux doesn't try to knock you out with jammy sweetness. Instead, it gives you that unmistakable old-school charm: black currant, cedar, and a touch of earthy graphite. It’s structured, slightly austere until it meets food, and completely dependable when you want a classic European red to anchor a dreary evening.