Cave de Saint-Chinian, Le Collectif Lot Series, Minervois, Languedoc, France 2022

The 'Lot Series' wines are crafted by cooperatives, and the producer may change each year. The round embossing mark on the glass bottle is actually a sticker, allowing the use of standard-shaped bottles and helping to reduce their carbon footprint. The 2022 vintage of the 'Lot Series French Red' comes from the Minervois AOP, showcasing bright ruby colours with a purple hue. Quaffable and juicy, it boasts sweet dark and red berries, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and a touch of graphite. Soft-boned and well-balanced, it offers excellent value as a food wine.