Domaine Olivier Merlin, Les Cras, Bourgogne, Burgundy, 2015

Bourgogne Rouge from the Mâconnais is not at the top of many shopping lists, but in 2015 it should be: Merlin believes it's the best he's ever made, and it offers extraordinary value. A deep red and black fruit robe is followed by a wine laden with aromas and flavours of spicy black cherry fruit. Rich, savoury and broad, this is a real success.

Bourgogne Rouge from the Mâconnais is not at the top of many shopping lists, but in 2015 it should be: Merlin believes it's the best he's ever made, and it offers extraordinary value. A deep red and black fruit robe is followed by a wine laden with aromas and flavours of spicy black cherry fruit. Rich, savoury and broad, this is a real success.