2016 Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux Superieur, Pomerol

An old favourite this, almost pure Merlot (with 5% Cabernet Franc) from the team at the famous Pomerol estate of Château Clinet, using fruit from surrounding Right Bank appellations. It's a brisk red and black-fruited style, focused on fruit and its tannin and acid structure rather than oak. Ther's a touch of leafiness, a little graphite and cedar, but its a relatively firm, chewy and gastronomic Bordeaux of good quality at a very fair price.

Tom Cannavan wine-pages.com

Clinet has long been ingrained in Pomerol heritage thanks to the privileged location of its terroir and the work of some extraordinary people. Enthusiasm, maturity and originality led us to create “Ronan” in 2009. Inspired by the style of our Grand Vin and produced by the same expert team, Ronan by Clinet offers a unique, modern and accessible wine, with the assurance of a Grand Cru. The Ronan Collection proudly flies the flag for the Bordeaux appellation. Ronan is Clinet’s response to a call for seductive Bordeaux wine that offers immediate pleasure, with a touch of Clinet’s magic.