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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"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
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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
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La Liquiere, Tutti Frutti Rouge, Vin de France 2024
Medium Bodied
"Full bottle 1,145 g. 60% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, and 20% Grenache. The vines are all from...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeTUT124
GrapeCinsault, Syrah & Grenache
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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
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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres Rouge, 2022
Medium bodied
La Liquiere is among the finest estates in Faugères. Vidals have lived in the village of...
OriginFrance
RegionFaugeres
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeLIQ422
GrapeGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
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Magnum, Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres Rouge, 2022
Medium bodied
The estate’s principal wine, an unoaked, life-enhancing blend of Grenache, Carignan with a...
OriginFrance
RegionFaugeres
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle150cl
CodeLIQ122M
GrapeGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
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This is the 19th consecutive vintage we have shipped of this deliciously fruity Côtes du...
OriginFrance
RegionRhone
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeESZ122
GrapeGrenache, Cinsault & Syrah
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Equal parts Syrah and Grenache aged in tank. A classic Minervois red that we have been buying...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeGRV121
GrapeGrenache & Syrah
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Château Fombrauge, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classe, 2020
Medium bodied
"Dark and ripe, suave, sleek and savoury. Striking and linear from start to finish....
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV15%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOB120
GrapeMerlot Blend
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Frédéric Borderie's principal wine, 65% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15%...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeGRC120
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
