Domaine Gramenon, Cotes du Rhone, France. Red. 14%, 750ml.

The Grenache led “Poignee de Raisins” £20.95 shows this well with raspberry and blackberry fruit set against a pulsating spine of black pepper, with fragrant provencal herbs. It’s devilishly drinkable and I cant think of a situation where it wouldn’t be fitting.

Bottled after a short elevage in cement tanks.