Château Rombeau Cuveé Elise Vieilles Vignes 2008 $42.95 ★★★½
Hailing from the Cotes du Rousillon in the south of France, this eight year old blend of syrah, mourvedre and Grenache has a light, gently savoury plum and dried herb character on the nose followed by plush cherry and dark fruit notes in the mouth. So smooth and velvety – it’s dangerously easy to drink and even more risky with roast beef. www.froginabarrel.co.nz
