2021 Catherine Bernard ‘L’alicante’ Alicante Bouchet

Alicante Bouschet is a bit of an unsung hero... deeply coloured, full of dark, juicy fruit, and naturally plush without feeling heavy. Catherine’s 2021 take is exactly that: a bright, black-fruited red with this gorgeous depth that makes it feel both generous and totally food-agreeable. Expect blackberry, black cherry, maybe a touch of plum, all wrapped in a soft, earthy warmth. It’s full-bodied but drinks with surprising lift... the kind of red that loves a generous table, a roast chicken, or anything charred.