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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"Full bottle just 1,169 g. 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc....
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeGRC119
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
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Château La Plaige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2022
Medium Bodied
Made by Frédéric and Lise Naud from vineyards near the Dordogne river. This is the 16th...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodePLA122
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
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A blend of 50% Carignan, 35% Grenache Noir and 15% Mourvèdre. From the Schenk family this has...
OriginFrance
RegionLanguedoc
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeDGA222
GrapeCarignan, Grenache & Mourvedre
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Vieux Céps = Old vines, and these are dramatically ancient, some over 80 years old and some...
OriginFrance
RegionSouth-West
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBAJ321
GrapeTannat
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Named after Cistus, the rock rose which flowers in the spring. From halves of Grenache and...
OriginFrance
RegionRoussillon
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFON220
GrapeGrenache & Syrah
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Gruff M. Perromat’s top wine, from about 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBDU618
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
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Château Beausejour, Fronsac, 2019
Medium Bodied
The Melet family has owned Château Beauséjour in Fronsac for five generations. Since 2011,...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBEA119
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
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Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rouge, 2020
Medium Bodied
Red Bandol is usually backward, but this is already expressive, showing a nose of Asian spice...
OriginFrance
RegionBandol
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeRIB820
GrapeMourvedre & Monastrell
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Château Deyrem Valentin, Margaux, 2019
Medium, Full Bodied
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot; 15 months in about half new barrels,...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeDEY119
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
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Domaine Montangeron, Beaujolais Villages, 2023
Light-Medium Bodied
The reputation of the whole region of Beaujolais was badly damaged by the swill of Beaujolais...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeMON123
GrapeGamay
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Domaine Lagneau, Beaujolais-Villages, Cuvee Jeannine, 2022
Light-Medium Bodied
This is from ancient (60-100 year old) vines on steep schist and granite slopes in...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG122
GrapeGamay
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Domaine Lagneau, Regnie, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvee Gerard, 2021
Light-Medium Bodied
Gérard is the father chez Lagneau. As ever - we have been shipping this ever since the 2001...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG321
GrapeGamay
