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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Domaine Jean Guiton, Pommard, 2021
Medium Body
From four plots - that were picked separately but vinified together. This has wonderful...
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75
CodeGUI921
GrapePinot Noir
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Jean Guiton, Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies, 2021
Medium Bodied
From a small south-east facing plot, on limestone and clay. This is a fragrant and red fruit...
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeGUI521
GrapePinot Noir
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Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, 2022
Medium Bodied
From the far south of the Graves near Langon, a splendidly suave and traditional Bordeaux, now...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBDU822
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
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Château Carignan, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, 2019
Medium Bodied
"The 2019 Carignan is composed and harmonious on the nose, perhaps a little low-key...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCAQ119
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
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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Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2023
Medium Bodied
100% Cabernet Franc with no oak used. A very classic nose – blackcurrant leaf and raspberry...
OriginFrance
RegionLoire
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR123
GrapeCabernet Franc
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95% whole bunch Grenache with 5% Mourvèdre, sourced from old vines that are farmed...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR423
GrapeGrenache & Mouvedre
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"Mid cherry red with a little bit of blue in the colour. Pure dark fruit that smells...
OriginFrance
ColourRed
ABV14%
CodeGAR324
GrapeGrenache, Mourvedre & Syrah
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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
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Young Sébastien Clement now runs this family domaine in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, having gained...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR224
GrapeCinsault
Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2021
Medium Bodied
At four years old this is just beginning to reach its peak. 100% Syrah made in a very pure,...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER221
GrapeSyrah
