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 Fontanel, Maury Sec, Arrels 2022
Full Bodied
Arrels means “Roots” in the Catalan language. This is Elodie and Matthieu’s love letter...
OriginFrance
RegionRoussillon
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFON522
GrapeGrenache & Mourvedre
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From a 3 hectare vineyard at the Ladoix end of the hill wholly owned by the family since 1874....
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
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Bottle75cl
CodeFAJ920
GrapePinot 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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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
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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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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. Deep...
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV 13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeLEQ720
GrapePinot Noir
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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
Beaux Bruns is an excellent vineyard near the centre of Chambolle and many top growers (think...
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeFAJ820
GrapePinot Noir
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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
