Les Argelieres, Pinot Noir, Pays D'Oc, 2024

A bright, elegant Pinot Noir from the south of France at an everyday price.

Glossy garnet, with raspberry and cherry plus subtle smoky, peppery hints and a touch of thyme. Fruity, elegant and well balanced, with a long finish.

Drink it with: Roast chicken, duck, mushroom risotto or salmon.

When to drink: Drink now.

The producer: Les Argelières is a range of varietal wines from the Languedoc, grown on cooler hillside sites with limited yields to give riper, purer fruit.