French Reds Dozen

Fine French reds to make you swoon…

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Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition

Concours des Grands Vins de France Mâcon

Concours des Cotes du Rhone Villages de Vinsobres

Concours National des Vignerons Independants

Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon

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Beyond the Labels

Lovers of fine French reds, your wine buying is easy this month. This is most definitely the case for you – and nearly all of them have won Gold! There’s fine Rhône from the impressive Rasteau AOC, a lavish Bordeaux, the mighty Grenache-charged Le XV du Président, intensely decadent Syrah-based Chateau de La Grange and sublimely velvety Merlot-rich Terres d'Orb 2021 from the sun-blessed Languedoc, and a marvellous Malbec from the South West, famous for its ‘black reds.’ These are ‘magnifique’. Enjoy!

French Reds Dozen Case contents

Le XV du Président 2021

Rich black fruit and intense spice in Le XV’s dense Grenache, a customer favourite for over 30 years

5.0 / 5 stars - 1 Review

Normally $28.00 a bottle

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Red - Full Bodied

Grenache

France

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2024

Wine Summary

Le XV is known to thousands as our ‘King of the Big Reds’. It owes its intensity to Grenache from vines, some over 100 years old, that grow on the rocky slopes of the Pyrenean foothills in the Montagne Noire and yield only tiny quantities of grapes. Le XV also benefits from the painstaking care of self-confessed southern French wine aficionado Mark Hoddy, whose draconian selection process sees him earmark in advance every vineyard he intends to harvest and micro-manage every stage of the winemaking. This takes time, but you can taste the result in every delicious glass! Richly textured, with layers of ripe bramble fruit kept smooth by warming alcohol and soft, ripe tannins, this is a red to enjoy with roast lamb, steak or a hearty stew.

Château de La Grange Organic 2019

Rich, silky, coastal Fitou red – an authentic taste of southern France from a superb organic estate

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Normally $28.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Syrah Based Blend

France

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2024

Wine Summary

Fitou is one of the top appellations of the Languedoc, with red wines that are hugely appealing with their rich, ripe fruit and authentic taste of the herbal garrigue. Our buyer, Mark Hoddy, lives close by, always on hand to check out any great discoveries. This is one from the Dellova family and their 40-hectare estate, which they've owned since 1971. They proudly began organic conversion in 2009, gaining full status in 2012. Brothers Thierry and André are today in charge, nurturing the vines in the dry, ocean-breeze-swept terroir of La Palme. This fabulous, silky, intensely flavoured 2019 is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, heaped with heady black fruits and spice. Perfect for baked aubergine and tomato or grilled meats.

Terres d'Orb 2021

Rich, spicy, two-time Gold-winning rare red blend from southern France

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Normally $30.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot Based Blend

France

12.5% ABV

7.41 Units

750.00 ml

1 April, 2025

Wine Summary

Roquebrun is a cru area of the Languedoc's highly acclaimed Saint-Chinian appellation. It's rocky slopes produce wines that sing authentically of the wild herb garrigue and lavender fields that grow close by. This red is unusual for using a third each of the Bordeaux grapes Cabernet and Merlot, pairing them with the herbal scents and blackberry notes of classic Syrah. Winemaker behind this vintage is Alain Rogier – Winemaker of the Year in 2015 at, the prestigious International Wine Challenge. This red is all fruit, no oak, neatly captured with a screwcap. Ripe but with freshness and not too heavy. In fact, a deliciously well-balanced red that is lush solo, but just the ticket with grilled meats, shepherd's pie or pasta aubergine bake.

Maison Legrand Malbec 2020

A vibrant celebration of classic varietals

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Normally a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Malbec

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2030

Wine Summary

Maison Legrand is the result of a collaboration between two good friends, both with long and varied wine careers that span the renowned regions of France as well as ventures in the New World. Together they've created a winery that aims to celebrate quality and the joy of classic varietals. Their Malbec is the product of over 40 years of combined wine experience and showcases the brilliance of Malbec from the Lot. Careful parcel selection and modern winemaking have created a deeply coloured red wine with the perfect balance of red summer fruit aromas, vibrant raspberry, plum and ripe cherry flavours and velvety tannins. It's a silky, expressive wine and the perfect choice for enjoying with pork chops, pasta dishes or a spicy bean wrap.

Château Duprat 2020

Of "an outstanding quality level”

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Normally $27.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot Based Blend

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Wine Summary

Bordeaux has been blessed in recent years with a run of terrific vintages. Jeb Dunnock recently wrote, "Bordeaux has another terrific vintage on its hands with 2020", while Jancis Robinson MW wrote, "Tasting the 2020s was a real joy." Here, we present a charming petit château Bordeaux from a small estate, close to the Garonne, in the south of the Entre-Deux-Mers. At 100 metres altitude and planted on sand, clay and silt soils, its vines – Merlot, plus Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon – thrive and have produced this most attractive claret. Already appealing, the wine is still young, so it's best opened early and decanted. A fine, well structured and well-balanced red to serve with classic red meat dishes, a rich veggie casserole or cheese.

Domaine Martin Rasteau 2020

If you love Châteauneuf, you’ll love the intensity and richness of Rasteau too from a family estate

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Normally $36.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Grenache Based Blend

France

15.0% ABV

8.89 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2030

Wine Summary

The Côtes du Rhône are home to many rich, warming reds that can be serious bargains, and those entitled to the Villages appellation promise even greater intensity and fruit power. Such has been the quality in Rasteau that the area was promoted in 2010 to full AOP status, putting it on a par with mighty Gigondas next door. Indeed, Domaine Martin can claim a key part in securing this promotion. The property goes back to 1905, when Julien Martin bought the 5-hectare estate. In 1947 his son Jules took over, expanding the vineyards and building a winery. Today it is run by David and Eric Martin, grandsons of the founder.This Grenache-based blend (70% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 10% Mourvèdre) from the Cote de Rhone opens with earthy, herbal aromas mingling with hints of blackberry and raspberry. Herbal-scented dark fruit flavours drive the supple palate with smoked meat and spicy notes adding complexity.

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