Premium Southern French Discovery Collection (02)

Premium Southern French Discovery Collection (02)Black Market welcomes to you France's most exciting wine region in this Black Market exclusive Premium Southern French Discovery Collection. East of Bordeaux and west of the Rhne, the locals call it the Midi. "Wine lovers", says the Financial Times, "would be fools to ignore what the smaller domaines of the South of France have to offer. This is France's hidden treasure handcrafted wines at bargain prices". These wines really over deliver value &

Black Market welcomes to you France's most exciting wine region in this Black Market exclusive Premium Southern French Discovery Collection.

East of Bordeaux and west of the Rhône, the locals call it the Midi. "Wine lovers", says the Financial Times, "would be fools to ignore what the smaller domaines of the South of France have to offer. This is France's hidden treasure - handcrafted wines at bargain prices". These wines really over deliver value & flavour wise. Not to be missed.

Collection includes:

1 x Villa Blanche Syrah 2021 (France)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Syrah du Monde

"What a glorious Syrah this 2021 vintage has produced! It is an intense purple red, with a superbly balanced nose of wild strawberries, blackberries, and laurel, followed by peppermint and fresh coconut. The tannins are supple, melting, and smooth, underpinning the fullness and length of the palate. As in previous years we find the characteristic notes of blackcurrant and blackberry with a finish on notes of cinnamon, lemon verbena and vanilla. Pure sunshine in a bottle, this Syrah nevertheless possesses a tangible freshness typical of northern terroirs. It is one of the best loved wines in our Villa Blanche range" Winemaker

Alc: 13% - Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Calmel & Joseph Faugères 'Le Gaillard' 2019 (France)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS: La Revue du Vin de France
AWARDED 91/100 POINTS: Wine Align
AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

"Bright, gleaming cherry red. Spices, garrigue, smoked meat and red berry fruit intermingle on the nose. The palate opens with superb freshness with fine, velvety tannins, followed by mentholated aromas, blackberry, cherry, black olive tapenade and smoked wood. Lovely minerality on the finish. The 2019 vintage is true to the atypical and highly individual profile of this wine, and once again we have a magnificent harvest. Great ageing potential in perspective. We've got a new label for our Faugères, and how could we call this big, strapping guy anything but "Le gaillard"?" Winemakers notes

A classic Southern French blend of Syrah 50%, Grenache 30% & Carignan 20%. Certified Organic.

Alc: 14.5% - Seal: Cork

1 x Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône 'Belleruche' 2021 (France)

AWARDED 92/100 POINTS: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
AWARDED 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Aromas and flavours of fresh red and dark red plums, some white pepper spice and raspberry then scents of stones and a gentle oak and lees quality. Violets and crushed stone. Refreshing, fruity and dry on the palate with flavours of cherries and plums, red apples and wild forest berries. The mineral earthy quality weaves through the palate accentuated by acidity and youthful firmish tannins. Ripe, fruity, and well made with best dirnking from 2023 through 2027+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"A light touch of spice upfront with dark berry, mushroom and toasted almond notes, it's succulent and smooth in the mouth delivering supple texture and well-integrated tannins. Beautifully balanced and flavoursome with a lengthy savoury finish. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2023

The vineyards of the red Côtes du Rhône Belleruche cover 4 departments, Drome, Ardeche, Vaucluse and Gard on a variety of soils (clay and calcareous alluvial deposit) giving Belleruche and extraordinary richness and complexity. Garnet red in colour with aromas of red fruits (mainly morello cherries) and spices, licorice and pepper. On the palate this wine shows great structure and firm silky tannins.

Alc: 14% - Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Calmel & Joseph Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 'Le Petit Miracle' 2019 (France)

AWARDED 5 STARS & STAR VALUE: Harpers Wine 2022
AWARDED 94/100 POINTS: The Tasting Panel Magazine Sept/October 2022

Certified Organic. Classic GSM blend.

"A gorgeous juicy fruit attack on the nose, showing lifted aromas of blackcurrant and cranberry with olive and dark spice notes. The palate is concentrated and expansive with excellent depth and richness, superbly framed by firm tannins. Sturdy and bold."

Alc: 14% - Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Ams Tram Gram Les Sacres Rouge 2020 (France)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: La Tulipe Rouge 2022: Best Wines of France
AWARDED Top 100: Sud de France 2022

Classic GSM blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah & 10% Mourvèdre. This is a ripe, supple and universally crowd-pleasing vin rouge that epitomises everything we love about this region of France. It's a classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and a cheeky 10% of Mourvèdre, taken from different soil types to create a wine packed with character.

1 x Ferraton Côtes Du Rhône Samörens Rouge 2021 (France)

"The 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens is another terrific value from this estate" Jeb Dunnuck

A rich garnet core with ruby reflects in the glass, this wine presents aromas of very ripe red fruits on the nose. The palate is nicely structured with notes of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and liquorice. The finish is long and supple, with hints of herb and baking spices.

Food Pairing: Pairs fabulously with rustic French fare such as roasted red meat dishes or mature cheese.

Alc: 14% - Seal: Cork