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 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
Domaine Verzier, St Joseph Blanc, Granit, 2023
Full Bodied
From halves of Marsanne and Roussanne, 90% aged in barrel and 10% in clay amphorae. Simply...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourWhite
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeVER723
GrapeRoussanne & Marsanne
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Domaine Vendome, Cornas, Baryte, 2022
Medium Bodied
The Roudier family at Vendôme now farm just under a hectare of Cornas, passed on to them by...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN422
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Coulaires, 2023
Light to Medium Bodied
Les Coulaires is sourced from two clay-limestone hillside parcels: Les Coulaires and Les...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN123
GrapeSyrah
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MAGNUM Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Coulaires, 2023
Light to Medium Bodied
Les Coulaires is sourced from two clay-limestone hillside parcels: Les Coulaires and Les...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Magnum150cl
CodeVEN923
GrapeSyrah
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Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Ergeron, 2022
Full Bodied
Vendôme’s top Crozes is sourced from two parcels, including one on loess soils just behind...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeVEN322
GrapeSyrah
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
"Transparent crimson. Sweet start and lots of pleasure and saline interest already though...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeORA120
GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Mourvedre
Just seven producers farm vines in this tiny IGP. Old vine Carignan made with a short...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeCLA122
GrapeCarignan
MAGNUM Château Meyney, Saint-Estephe, 2016
Medium Bodied
"Tasted blind. Very dark crimson. Intense Indian ink on the nose. Give me my calligraphy...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Magnum150cl
CodeMEX916
GrapeCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
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We always taste the full range of François' Vidals top cuvées every year and chose our...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeLIQ821
GrapeGrenache & Carignan
Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2023
Medium Bodied
Great value as always. Lifted, damson and bramble nose. Fruity attack with ample ripe tannin...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeLIQ223
GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Carignan
