Bottle Of The Week

Ten pounds for what seems like a frivolous, warm-weather wine? Absolutely, if only to discover that a really outstanding rose…

Ten pounds for what seems like a frivolous, warm-weather wine? Absolutely, if only to discover that a really outstanding rose can stop you in your tracks. Vibrant Chateau de Sours Bordeaux Rose 1999 (outlets above, usually £9.99) reigns supreme, with heady aromas of raspberries and blackcurrant leaves,explosive fruit and zippy freshness - all lingering into the next mouthful. Plan a summer lunch or dinner party around it.