Cave du Marmandais Sous les Voutes Rouge 2024

The Cotes du Marmandais, down the river Garonne from Bordeaux, is a great source of value wines made with the same grape varieties as its more famous neighbour. The further south you take the river the more laid-back life becomes and this Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is a relaxed affair, brimming with vibrant hedgerow fruits and a hint of savoury herbaceousness that make it a perfect companion for a picnic of cheese and deli meats, perhaps eaten on a verdant mound by the riverside.