Les Dauphins, Bag-in-box, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Villages

(2.25 litre bag in box) Quite dark in the glass, this has a lovely nose of juicy plum, hedgerow fruit and cream. There is a decent amount of tannin here, which is balanced neatly with the soft, fleshy red and black fruit and peppery spice. It develops dark chocolate and black pepper flavours on the finish. Smart packaging too.