Ripe currants and earthy spices. Things feel ripe here, but never too dense, it’s easy-drinking French red. La Buvette has to go well with bavette (flank steak) right? Boil your spuds that night/morning before the meal for extra crunch and deliciousness, this is wine for tumblers, and not the goose neck kind. Plays well out of the fridge thanks to all the juicy notes.

Castelmaure La Buvette Grenache Carignan NV

Notes of green melon on the nose lead to hints of golden apple, a crack of richer citrus and minerals, with a fresh acidity that ties everything together in a neat little bow.

Réserve Delsol Picpoul 2022

Grenache Blanc plus Maccabeau equals savoury cut melon, and when it’s made by Domaine Laguerre you get a little textural LoFi edge that comes through savoury and with a light oxidative feel to mull over. If you’re not all in yet, the palate is with white peaches and mint.

Domaine Laguerre EOS Blanc 2022

Here’s a cuddly wine that’s plummy with raspberry, pretty florals and just enough pepper to keep it easy. Grab some chocolate, and a pack of chips to make it a perfect night, even if your companion doesn’t get the movie’s funniest joke or tear up.

Fontanet Les Terrasses Rouge Shiraz Grenache 2022

Fruit flavours are ripe nashi, yellow pear, then there’s a little spice to give you some layered enjoyment. Perfect with anything from the sea, or just a packet of salty chips in the park. 1L also makes it one you won’t mind sharing, as much. (1000ml)

Nicolas Mariotti Bindi Zinzinu Vermentino 2022 1L

A Grenache, Syrah blend with saturated tannins that a Shiraz drinker with French tendencies will absolutely love you for. Give it a swirl to access more of the wild plum, aniseed and cooling lavender.