Château Pédesclaux

Proper Pauillac grip, dark cassis, cedar, and that savoury Bordeaux thing that makes roast lamb feel like a plan. This dry Cabernet Sauvignon-led red from Bordeaux, France, folds in Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, so you get structure, plush fruit, aromatic lift, and a spicy little edge.

The 2018 vintage gives it depth without turning it into a fruit bomb, while its 5ème Grand Cru Classé status adds serious Left Bank pedigree without the lecture.