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Score: 95 | May 31, 2023 | Wine Spectator

Though this red is oaky, there's also a whole-cluster feel to it, with sandalwood and vegetal aromas synching with flavors of black currant and blackberry. Iron and sweet baking spices chime in as this plays out on the lingering aftertaste, showing fine balance. Best from 2026 through 2045. - Bruce Sanderson

Score: 95 | April 17, 2023 | Beverage Dynamics

Legend Vineyard Exclusive (LVE) is a unique collaboration between pop icon John Legend and JC Boisset. Sourcing the southern French region of Languedoc to blend primarily grenache (57%), syrah, cinsault and carignan. Clay, sandstone and limestone soils offer unique characteristics, and the grapes are vinified separately in addition to the use of only free-run and first-press juice to add to the complexity. All stainless steel for fermentation and aging enhances the freshness of the fruit. Pale pink color leads to fresh raspberry, strawberry and granny smith apple flavors. A great reminder of how good a classic French rosé can be.

Score: 95 Best of Class/Gold Medal | April 7, 2023 | 2023 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Score: Gold | January 22, 2023 | 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Score: Gold | January 22, 2023 | 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Score: Gold | January 22, 2023 | 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Score: Gold | January 22, 2023 | 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Score: 95 PTS Editors' Choice | December 31, 2022 | Wine Enthusiast

John Legend has another hit with this wine produced in collaboration with the Boisset Collection. Fresh, focused black-fruit flavors are deep and concentrated, emphasizing the purity of fruit while adding subtle toasted oak, nutmeg and ginger notes. Blueberries, black cherries and black currants bring a lip-smacking midpalate and lead to a lingering finish. Best 2026–2036. JIM GORDON

Score: 95, Cellar Selection | December 31, 2022 | Wine Enthusiast

Packed with dark chocolate, graphite and black currants, this intense and layered wine should age well for a long time, letting the firm tannins resolve and more tertiary flavors develop. Full bodied and grippy in mouthfeel, it is also broad and ripe-tasting, finishing with black fruits and mint. Best from 2028– 2040. Cellar Selection.

Score: 95 | December 31, 2022 | Wine Enthusiast

A deep well of dark-fruit flavors grounds this big but well-balanced wine as it laces fine-grained tannins between gorgeous black cherries, black currants and hints of mint and cedar. Smooth on the palate but firm enough to age, this beauty should drink best from 2026.