Southern French Reds Collection by Steve Bennett MW (France)

Description

Produced by the highly acclaimed LGI wines. Originally the brainchild of Alain Grignon and UK Master of Wine Mark Lynton who had a vision of making affordable, modern French wines designed specifically for the international market. Now under the supervision of oenologist Xavier Roger with wines tailor-made to appeal to Kiwi tastes through local importer Steve Bennett, Master of Wine.

Collection includes:

2 x Extrait de Terre Gamay 2023 (France)

Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 92/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Awarded 90/100 Points: Stephen Wong, The Real Review

"Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows Black Doris plum, mixed spice, almond and rich floral aromas on the nose. It's succulent and plump in the mouth, offering terrific weight and silky flow. Flavoursome and delectable with a long, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2028"Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
 
"A bold and expressive bouquet with a mix of aromas form plums to cranberry, and fleshy cherry to a carbonic whole berry quality. Dark ruby and unfiltered appearance lead to a palate of fine tannins texture and plump ripe red flavours. Reminds me of ‘Ribena’ with the intense black currant flavour. Balanced and well made, juicy and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Alc: 13.5%

2 x Les Muretiers Reserve Syrah 2023 (France)

Awarded 95/100 Points & 5 Stars: Paul Tudor, Master if Wine
Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Every now and then you come across a relatively low-priced wine that stops you in your tracks, you know: “That cannot be that price?” or “Perhaps they mislabelled this?” This is one of those once in a blue-moon wines, an amazing expression of one of the great red varieties and it isn’t eye wateringly expensive. Deep purple, youthful in colour, the nose boasts rich fruit aromas, dark cherry, raspberry, with pastille and chocolate undertones. Medium weight in terms of the palate, but there is concentration and generosity all the way through, juicy and savoury at the same time, with firm but elegant tannins on the finish. Fruity yet structured wine that will work in nearly every drinking situation. Gold medal wine at a ridiculously low price"
Paul Tudor, Master of Wine
 
"This is fabulously fruited and perfumed on the nose, showing Black Doris plum, rich floral, clove, and toasted almond characters. The succulent palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, framed by plush texture and beautifully melded tannins, making it harmonious and delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Alc: 13%

2 x Combe Rocher Reserve Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2023 (France)

Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 92/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"It's splendidly fruited with stylish complexity, showing dark plum, wild strawberry, game, warm spice, and assorted nut characters with a hint of porcini. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, well supported by fine texture and supple tannins, making it fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
 
"Excellent aromatics with dark plum and cherry scents framed by purple flowers and gentle barrel spices of clove and vanilla. A touch of earth and wood smoke add complexity, most of all this wine’s bouquet has charm. Polished and fresh on the palate with flavours that remain red berry based with a plum note then spice and wood. Fine tannins and medium+ acid line, a well made wine ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Alc: 13%