2019 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret by Dourthe, Bordeaux

Good Ordinary Claret is our flagship red Bordeaux. Produced in collaboration with Dourthe, it is a carefully assembled blend from a range of vineyard sites in the Bordeaux region. Since its launch in the 1970s, it has become our best-selling wine and a firm favourite of ours. Asked about the origins of the name, our former Chairman Christopher Berry Green once said: “It was Claret, it was good, and it was ordinary.” It’s affectionately known to some as “GOC”. 

The label features a monochrome etching of No.3 St James’s Street, set against a simple black-and-white background, with our name proudly stamped underneath. To reduce packaging waste, this wine is capsule-free.

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Tasting note

Merlot makes up 67% of the blend, giving our Good Ordinary Claret its silky richness. The balance is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, adding power and structure. After a year in oak, this wine demonstrates why red Bordeaux is such a perennial favourite: it’s got warm, savoury aromas of cedar and woodsmoke, with supple cassis and blackberry on the palate.

This is a versatile red, making a reliable pairing for most roast and grilled meats or cheese boards. It’s also soft enough to be enjoyed on its own.

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Max Lalondrelle, Managing Director, Fine Wine Buying, Berry Bros. & Rudd