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What We’re Drinking: Christopher & Château Piochet 2009





Finding a good glass of affordable claret can be a real challenge - but look no further than the Château Piochet 2009, Bordeaux Rouge.

The 2009 vintage was one of the best in recent decades and Bernadette Faugère has taken full advantage of the conditions by selecting the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.

The result is a first class Bordeaux range at an affordable price. It’s not to be missed!  
 
To see what the other members of CellarVie Wines chose for the ‘What we’re drinking’ section and why, click on the links below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Charlotte - Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc  

Ben - Flagstone Longitude 

Simon - Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier 

Eliott - Veramonte Pinot Noir 

Jon - ‘Piluna’ Primitivo 

Sophie - Bourgogne Blanc 'Clos de Loyse' 2009 

Eliott - Touraine Sauvignon Domaine Trotignon  

Charlotte - 1847 Oloroso Dulce Sherry 

Simon - Errázuriz Single Vineyard Carmenère 2009 

Jon - Chardonnay Grand Cru 2008, Tenuta Rapitalà 

 
Why not let us know what you are drinking by posting your comments in the section below...         
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