Roger Voss covers Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire and South-West France as well as Portugal. His passion is matching food with wine, bringing the pleasures of the table to wine lovers. He has written six books on wine and food, and was previously national correspondent on wine for the London Daily Telegraph. He is based in the Bordeaux region.One year in older wood barrels has given an extra dimension to the ripe berry fruits of this wine. It adds richness and a smooth texture that lifts the fruitiness and acidity, providing further aging potential.