{"product_id":"the-grand-tour-de-france-17","title":"The Grand Tour De France (17)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis 'Grand Tour de France' gives you a taste of France's most prominent red wine regions with bottles from Bordeaux to the Languedoc-Roussillon. Each wine in this exclusive Black Market collection is chosen to display the unique characteristics of the region it represents, making is simply perfect for any 'bon vivant' who loves the wines of France...\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOn purchasing this delightful collection you will certainly have a bottle for every swish, fine dining occasion!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe new release of Black Market's most popular mixed collection's includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Vignerons d'Estezargues Côtes du Rhône Rive Droite Rive Gauche 2018 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003eAWARDED 91\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 4.5 STARS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAs with so many Grenache-based Rhône reds, this wine is all about pure, up-front, ripe fruit flavours that present as cut cherry and black raspberry with lifted sweet all-spice and other juicy dark fruits that flow across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRive droite, rive gauche simply means \"right bank, left bank\" and the name derives from the fruit for the wine being sourced from both sides of the Rhône river. It is also a French film starring the rotund wine-nut actor Gerard Depardieu. In 2018 this modest beauty has backed up its stellar efforts from the hugely enjoyable 2015 \u0026amp; 2016 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Les Vignerons Carignan Syrah 2019 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis is ripe, fragrant and richly flavoured, showing dark plum, blueberry, almond and subtle spice notes on the nose. The palate is juicy and generous with excellent fruit purity as well as subtle savoury complexity, beautifully supported by fleshy mouthfeel and fine tannins. This is highly enjoyable, especially at this awesome price\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 12.5% - Seal: Screw cap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Maison Bouachon Côtes du Rhône Les Rabassières 2017 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED GOLD MEDAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED GOLD MEDAL \u0026amp; 95\/100 POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanter World Wine Awards 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Fortant Terroir D'Altitude Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED GOLD MEDAL \u0026amp; 95\/100 POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanter World Wine Awards 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Gorgeously expressive dark menthol, blackberry jam and bay leaf characters, full of vibrant charm and juicy energy, rich tannins and a long, fruitful finish. Fabulous value!\" Decanter World Wine Awards 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBordeaux may hold the crown for best Cabernet Sauvignon in France but don’t underestimate the potential of the Languedoc’s top vineyards and ambitious winemakers like the Fortant team. This is a dense, luscious red, packed with cassis and toasty spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x B\u0026amp;G Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003eAWARDED SILVER MEDAL: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003eGlobal Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA deep garnet red with purple highlights in the glass. The bouquet has excellent fruit intensity, combining ripe black fruits of blackcurrant and blackberry alongside flattering toasty, spicy notes. The wine is round and smooth on the palate, with velvety tannins and a long fruity aftertaste balanced by vanilla and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pairs well with grilled red meat, pasta, spicy dishes and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc:  - Seal: Screw cap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003eVintages may change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488310567229,"sku":null,"price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18386-1.jpg?v=1729032198","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/the-grand-tour-de-france-17","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}