Château Auguste Bordeaux (75cl, 14.5%)

Château Auguste Bordeaux is an organic red wine from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The estate sits on a 74-acre Bordeaux Supérieur estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation and farms 100% organic grapes. It employs Genodics, in which specific sound waves and frequencies are played to the vines at dawn and dusk to stimulate natural resistance to pathogens. The 2016 vintage comprised 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The nose opens with ripe blackberry and blueberry, followed by raspberry and dark plum, with mocha, cedar and subtle meaty touches. The palate delivers plump dark cherry and super-ripe red cherry, with licorice and warm spice, while fresh acidity keeps it lively. The finish carries salty licorice, soft tannins and lingering dark fruit, with gentle tartness and crunchy texture.