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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Château Beausejour, Fronsac, 2020
Medium Bodied
The latest vintage of a long term value here.The Melet family has owned the Château in Fronsac...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBEA120
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Franc
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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
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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, 2023
Medium Bodied
Moulin-à-Vent ranks amongst the finest of the Cru villages, with vines growing on distinctive...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeMON423
GrapeGamay
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Domaine Lagneau, Beaujolais-Villages, Cuvee Jeannine, 2023
Light-Medium Bodied
Full bottle 1,160 g. A ninth-generation vigneron indépendant. Vines are 60 to 100 years old...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG123
GrapeGamay
Lagneau, Regnie, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvee Gerard, 2023
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
CodeLAG323
GrapeGamay
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Domaine Lagneau, Cote du Brouilly, Vieilles Vignes, 2023
Light-Medium Bodied
The Côte de Brouilly cru is a sub-set of the larger Brouilly Cru and reserved for vineyards on...
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13.6%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAG423
GrapeGamay
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La Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie, Grand Pre, 2023
Light-Medium Bodied
Fleurie has an association with “flowery” – but the best wines can have substance too....
OriginFrance
RegionBeaujolais
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeCHB123
GrapeGamay
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Comte de Gironde, Bordeaux Rouge, 2020
Medium Bodied
Every list needs a go-to traditionally-styled claret at a good price and this is our current...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCDG120
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
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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
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Vieux Chantecaille, Saint-Emilion 2022
Full Bodied
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, into 50% new oak. Mickael Moze-Berthon has only 1¼ hectares...
OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV15%
Bottle75cl
CodeVCH122
GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Franc
