Le Grand Noir Les Réserves Rouge 2019 If so, it’s a French red from the Languedoc made mainly from Syrah and Grenache, aged in French oak. The producer describes the 2018/Les Réserves style as rich and full-bodied, with dark bramble fruit, cherry, spice, white pepper, plus subtle vanilla and coffee notes from oak. It’s designed for richer dishes and works especially well with beef, lamb, game, or hearty stews. 2018 in southern France was generally considered a good vintage, and for a wine like this it should be drinking well now rather than needing more cellaring.