The delicious Easter lamb dish in this month’s Chef’s Table from Russell’s of Broadway deserves a suitably delicious wine to go with it. Our wine expert, Mark Archer, from local fine wine supplier, Vinology, explains what you should look for when matching wine with lamb:

Merlot is the classic match for lamb dishes, with its softly, rounded palate and ripe, fruity flavours. However, wines from Southern France, where the Mediterranean sunshine has created elegant and supple reds, work a treat too.

Mark’s top 3 reds to serve with Easter lamb:

Les Hauts de L’Ayrolle Fitou 2007  £7.99 
“A classic blend of Southern French grape varieties that have been ripened to perfection by Mediterranean sunshine.”

Vina Chocalan Merlot 2007 £8.59   
“A soft and supple Merlot from Chile that is packed with blackcurrant and cassis fruit flavours.”

Irvine Estate Merlot 2007 £12.99 
“A big brooding Merlot from Australia’s Barossa Valley, with a flowing plummy bouquet and red cherry, plum and ripe raspberry flavours.”

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