Château l'Esparrou Excellence Côtes du Roussillon

Full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and moderate acidity, offering a rich, velvety texture with layers of dark fruit and spice.

Long finish with persistent notes of licorice, smoked oak, and a hint of graphite.

• • lamb tagine with dried apricots
• • grilled duck breast with cherry sauce
• • roasted beef short ribs
• • aged goat cheese
• • spicy merguez sausage stew