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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Based on Grenache with Mourvèdre. Deep tone. Intense, cooked fruit aromas. Compôte of black...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR420
GrapeGrenache & Mouvedre
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This is from 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah. Tasting this with Sébastien Clement...
OriginFrance
ColourRed
ABV14%
CodeGAR323
GrapeGrenache, Mourvedre & Syrah
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Young Sébastien Clement runs this domaine, having gained experience in the northern Rhône,...
OriginFrance
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeGAR222
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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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
Full 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 Vendome, Cornas, Baryte, 2021
Medium Bodied
The Roudier family at vendome now farm just under a hectare of Cornas, passed on to them by...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN421
GrapeSyrah
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From parcels at Chassis, marked by rolled stones.Tasting note top follow.
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN121
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Ergeron, 2020
Full Bodied
From 40 year old parcels at Les Châssis Est near Mercurol and Les Châssis Sud near Pont de...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN320
GrapeSyrah
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"Transparent crimson. Sweet start and lots of pleasure and saline interest already though...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeORA120
GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Mourvedre
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Blend of roughly one-third each of Grenache and Syrah, remainder Carignan and...
OriginFrance
RegionGres de Montpellier
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCLA319
GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Carignan
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Only seven producers work in the tiny IGP of Vicomte D’Aumelas. The vineyards lie between the...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeCLA122
GrapeCarignan
