French Red Wines
Strong in all three of the classic red wine regions Bordeaux, Burgundy & Rhône Valley, we also always offer one of the best selections in the whole country of Languedoc-Roussillon reds, plus reds from Beaujolais, the Loire and south-west France, notably Madiran.
As a general rule, wines from northern France (e.g. the Loire) tend to be lighter and fresher than those made in the south.
The three classic red wine regions of France are: Bordeaux, home to the most famous wines on the planet, blends made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, plus small quantities of Petit Verdot and Malbec; Burgundy, where the reds are all 100% Pinot Noir; and the Rhône Valley, which is divided into the north, where reds are from Syrah; and the south where reds are based on Grenache Noir.
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Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, 2020
Medium Bodied
From the far south of the Graves near Langon, a splendidly suave and traditional Bordeaux, now...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBDU820
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
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Lequin-Colin, Santenay Rouge, 1er Cru La Comme, 2020
Medium Bodied
From a very well-sited south-east facing 1er Cru on the border with Chassagne- Montrachet....
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV 13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeLEQ720
GrapePinot Noir
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Domaine des Fees, Côtes du Rhône, 2022
Medium Bodied
The Domaine of the Fairies! Certified organic, crafted by a female winemaker at this brilliant...
OriginFrance
RegionCotes du Rhone
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFEE122
GrapeGrenache, Syrah & Carignan
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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, La Fabrique, 2021
Medium-Bodied
A particular highlight of our Liquière tasting. A field blend based on Carignan, which has...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeLIQ921
GrapeCarignan, Grenache & Syrah
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We had a lengthy flirtation with L’Estabel, a small co-op in the schistous hills of Cabrieres...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeLES622
GrapeGrenache & Syrah
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A blend of 95% old vine Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre, farmed organically (in conversion), which...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV15%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR421
GrapeGrenache & Mouvedre
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Young Sébastien Clement now runs this family domaine in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, having gained...
OriginFrance
ColourRed
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR223
GrapeCinsault
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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, La Madone 2020
Full Bodied
From 50 year old vines around the cellar near a statue of the Madonna. 18 months in...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER420
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, La Madone 2022
Full Bodied
From 50 year old vines around the cellar near the statue of the Madonna.18 months in...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER422
GrapeSyrah
Vineyards were planted here by the Romans but abandoned after phylloxera; and only revived from...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER320
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2021
Medium Bodied
The 2020 vintage won 97/100 and Best in Show at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards....
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER221
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2022
Medium Bodied
From light sandy and pebbley soils over granite at around 300m. 100% Syrah into 500l....
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER222
GrapeSyrah
