Bottle Of The Week

It will promote the good habit of drinking at mealtimes, because it tastes much better with food than without

It will promote the good habit of drinking at mealtimes, because it tastes much better with food than without. And no anxiety about extravagance need cancel out the healthy benefits. Chateau Saraziere Cotes du Marmandais 1995 (outlets above, typically about £4.79) is a light, pleasant young red with typical Bordeaux character from a satellite region offering exceptional value. Just what the doctor ordered.

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