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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Les Hauts de Smith, Pessac-Léognan, 2019
Medium Bodied
"Gorgeous freshly-picked strawberries and blackcurrants with liquorice and mint on the...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeHDS119
GrapeCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
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Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rouge, 2020
Medium Bodied
Mourvèdre par excellence. Savoury and spicy with deep, dark black fruit and robust tannins....
OriginFrance
RegionBandol
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeRIB820
GrapeMourvedre & Monastrell
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Château Deyrem Valentin, Margaux, 2020
Medium, Full Bodied
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot; 15 months in about half new barrels,...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeDEY120
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse, Pauillac, 2016
Medium Bodied
"The 2016 Grand Puy Ducasse has a clean, fresh blackberry- and iodine-scented bouquet that...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeGPD116
GrapeCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
From vines planted in 1928 to the north of the village. Dense with cherry and spice, plenty of...
OriginFrance
RegionBurgundy
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeFUR117
GrapePinot Noir
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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 Montangeron, Moulin-a-Vent, 2022
Medium Bodied
Moulin-à-Vent ranks amongst the finest of the Cru villages, with vines growing on distinctive...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeMON422
GrapeGamay
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Domaine Lagneau, Regnie, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvee Gerard, 2022
Light-Medium Bodied
One of our long-term favourites, from 60-100 year old vines on the granitic hills just to the...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13.4%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG322
GrapeGamay
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Lagneau, Morgon Vieilles Vignes, 2022
Light-Medium Bodied
Glorious fruit. Really glorious. Generous flavours of raspberry, red cherry and blueberry...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV14.3%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG622
GrapeGamay
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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%
Magnum150cl
CodeBAJ422
GrapeTannat
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Chateau Florie-Aude, Bordeaux, 2020
Medium Bodied
From vineyards east of St André de Cubzac and the Côte de Bourg; and named after Florie and...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFLO120
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
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Frédéric Borderie's principal wine, 65% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15%...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Magnum150cl
CodeGRC220
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
