Premium Southern French Treasure Trove (France)

Premium Southern French Treasure Trove (France)The Southern French Treasure Trove collection has been one of the most popular red mixes on Black Market over the last few years. We thought it was time to rachet up the quality level in this exclusive mix with the Premium Southern French Treasure Trove. 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.

The Southern French Treasure Trove collection has been one of the most popular red mixes on Black-Market over the last few years. We thought it was time to rachet up the quality level in this exclusive mix with the Premium Southern French Treasure Trove.

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". All sealed under screw-cap to ensure freshness!

2 x Cave De Roquebrun Terres d’Orb 2017 (France)

Awarded Gold Medal: Gilbert & Gaillard 2018

Awarded Gold Medal: 70 Million Tasters Selection

Awarded Gold Medal: China Wine & Spirit Awards

Awarded Silver Medal: Concours de Paris 2017

If you like the fruity, spicy reds of the Languedoc, the Terres d'Orb delivers in spades. Carignan, Grenache, Merlot and Cab Sav unleash a Bacchanalian orgy of flavour thanks to a fruit forward style of winemaking. They are crafted by Alain Rogier, 2015 the IWC Winemaker of the Year, at the Cave de Roquebrun, which ranks among the finest wineries in Southern France.

Made from 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 35% Cab/Sav, 20% Carignan and 10% Grenache. (The Grenache is from 30+ year old vines). This lovely southern French red has a delicate, elegant nose with red fruit aromas. Notes of blackberry, chocolate and liquorice on the palate. Soft, harmonious and well-balanced. Oodles of drinkability.

2 x Fortant de France Merlot 'Terroir Littoral' 2017 (France)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard 2018

AWARDED 4.5 STARS & 90 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Generously fruited, the wine shows lifted aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, warm spice and nutmeg on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and smooth. It is flavoursome with ripe berry notes backed by elegant savoury nuances and fine, chalky tannins, finishing attractively dry and lingering" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This southern French beauty is bursting with red fruit aromas with plum and cherry dominate with a hint of vanilla from the oak ageing. Well balanced, rich and completely drinkable!

2 x Les Vignerons Carignan Syrah 2016 (France)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2018

"This is a youthful charmer offering terrific fruit richness; lifted aromas of blackberry, cranberry, hazelnut, cocoa and subtle spice lead to a succulent palate that is plump and supple. The wine is filled with pristine fruit flavours, backed by savoury nuances, finishing long and delicately dry. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2018

This 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. At its best: now to 2018.