Tasting note

Bright ruby/red; aromas and flavours are bursting with cassis, plummy fruit and earthy undertones; dry, medium-full bodied, with ripe fruit supported by moderate tannins, balanced acidity and a vanilla/oaky backbone; light coffee/smoke on finish; good length.

Purplish red in colour, this red boasts a medium nose exuding woody, fruity and vegetal aromas. Discover this medium-bodied wine expressing refreshing acidity and offering a broad texture and firm tannins. It also unveils a medium mouthfeel that leads into a medium finish.

As featured in Taste Magazine, Spring 2013. Calvet, from the Médoc area of Bordeaux, is a consistent claret in the classic style. Cedar, pencil shavings, cassis, spice and cherry flavours swish around this medium-bodied wine. It is great value and pairs well with roasted meats and hard cheeses.