Res Fortes 'Merlot Madness' Côtes du Roussillon 2022

This is undoubtedly one of our favourite bottles for summer. This wine is uber fresh, juicy and loaded with vibrant red fruits. They practically jump out of the glass. Soft tannins and youthful energy make this the perfect weekday wine - awesome with pasta or pizza. A little Beaujolais-like in style and just delicious when chilled. Pop it in the fridge for half an hour before drinking and thank us afterwards.

Winemaker and owner of Res Fortes, Moritz Bak, found his love of wine at a young age, visiting his Grandfather (a keen consumer, we are told) in the south of France. Having then travelled extensively and worked as a winemaker at some pretty famous addresses, Moritz settled on Roussillon to begin his own winemaking venture in 2014 making modern, elegant wines from the toughest terrain.