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.

Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2022

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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2022

From light sandy and pebbley soils over granite at around 300m.  100% Syrah into 500l....

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV12.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeVER222

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph, Empreinte 2021

At four years old this is just beginning to reach its peak. 100% Syrah made in a very pure,...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV12%

Bottle75cl

CodeVER221

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph Blanc, Granit, 2023

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Jancis Robinson
Domaine Verzier, St Joseph Blanc, Granit, 2023

From halves of Marsanne and Roussanne, 90% aged in barrel and 10% in clay amphorae. Simply...

Style

Dry > Sweet

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourWhite

ABV12.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeVER723

GrapeRoussanne & Marsanne

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Domaine Vendome, Cornas, Baryte, 2022

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Domaine Vendome, Cornas, Baryte, 2022

The Roudier family at Vendôme now farm just under a hectare of Cornas, passed on to them by...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeVEN422

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Vendome, Cornas, Baryte, 2021

The Roudier family at Vendome now farm just under a hectare of Cornas, passed on to them by...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeVEN421

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Coulaires, 2023

Les Coulaires is sourced from two clay-limestone hillside parcels: Les Coulaires and Les...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeVEN123

GrapeSyrah

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MAGNUM Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Coulaires, 2023

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MAGNUM Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Coulaires, 2023

Les Coulaires is sourced from two clay-limestone hillside parcels: Les Coulaires and Les...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV13%

Magnum150cl

CodeVEN923

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Vendome, Crozes-Hermitage, Ergeron, 2022

Vendôme’s top Crozes is sourced from two parcels, including one on loess soils just behind...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeVEN322

GrapeSyrah

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Villa Orae, La Clape, Sillons, 2020

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Villa Orae, La Clape, Sillons, 2020

"Transparent crimson. Sweet start and lots of pleasure and saline interest already though...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc

ColourRed

ABV14%

Bottle75cl

CodeORA120

GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Mourvedre

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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres Rouge, Tarroussel, 2021

We always taste the full range of François' Vidals top cuvées every year and chose our...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV14.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeLIQ821

GrapeGrenache & Carignan

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La Liquiere, Tutti Frutti Rouge, Vin de France 2024
Jancis Robinson

"Full bottle 1,145 g. 60% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, and 20% Grenache. The vines are all from...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeTUT124

GrapeCinsault, Syrah & Grenache

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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2023

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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2023
Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2023

This must be a contender for the most reliable wine in our list. Year after year it delivers...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV13.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeLIQ223

GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Carignan

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