France
France remains the benchmark for fine wine, home to many of the world's most celebrated vineyards, historic estates and sought-after, age-worthy wines. Its extraordinary diversity of climates, soils and grape varieties has shaped centuries of winemaking tradition, with many of the world's great wine styles and varieties still judged against their French counterparts.
Bordeaux is renowned for its structured, long-lived blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, while Burgundy produces remarkably precise, terroir-driven expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Champagne, made principally from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, is the world's most celebrated sparkling wine, equally capable of marking a special occasion or developing wonderful complexity with age.
Elsewhere, the Loire Valley stretches from mineral Sauvignon Blanc and wonderfully age-worthy Chenin Blanc to elegant Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Rhône Valley brings another contrast, from the perfumed, structured Syrah of the Northern Rhône to the rich, Grenache led blends of the south. Provence has become synonymous with elegant, pale rosé, while the Languedoc and Roussillon offer an exciting combination of historic vineyards, Mediterranean varieties and exceptional value.
From everyday regional wines to some of the rarest and most coveted bottles in the world, few countries can match France for its breadth of styles, sense of place and enduring influence on the world of wine.
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Krug Grande Cuvee Edition 170 NV, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
More than any other Champagne, Krug Grande Cuvée embodies the dream of founder Joseph Krug: to create the fullest expression of Champagne every yea...
View full detailsM. Chapoutier, Ermitage Le Pavillon 2014, 75cl
"The 2014 Ermitage le Pavillon is another wine from this team that defies the vintage. Full-bodied, concentrated, impeccably balanced and seamless,...
View full detailsDom Perignon 2004, Champagne, 75cl
Produced only in years that the House believes reveal the true character of a vintage, Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most iconic prestige cuvé...
View full detailsChateau Laville Haut Brion Blanc 1995, Pessac Leognan, 75cl
"The nose is still very youthful with touches of peony, coconut and almond. Very understated. The palate displays superb balance with a minerally c...
View full detailsMaison Ilan, Chambertin Grand Cru 2009, 75cl
"A notably cooler and more restrained nose offers up notes of ripe red currant, wet stone, warm earth and a game note that can also be found on the...
View full detailsJerome Prevost La Closerie Les Beguines Extra Brut LC11, Champagne, 75cl
Mentored by the legendary Anselme Selosse, Jérôme Prévost has become one of Champagne's most revered grower-producers. From just over 2 hectares of...
View full detailsDom Perignon 2000, Champagne, 75cl
Produced only in years that the House believes reveal the true character of a vintage, Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most iconic prestige cuvé...
View full detailsDomaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Boudriotte Blanc 2013, 75cl
"Ramonet's 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Boudriotte is drinking beautifully, wafting from the glass with a pretty nose of honey, white flowers ...
View full detailsDominique Laurent, Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 1995, 75cl (Damaged Label)
Mazis Chambertin is known for producing wines of depth, structure, and a slightly more rugged, powerful profile compared with some of its neighbour...
View full detailsCharles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995, Champagne, 75cl
Produced only in exceptional vintages, Blanc des Millénaires is the ultimate expression of Chardonnay from Charles Heidsieck. Crafted exclusively f...
View full detailsBollinger Spectre 007 Limited Edition 2009, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
One of the great Champagne houses, Bollinger is particularly notable for the elegance of its pinot noir. The wines are powerful, refined and compl...
View full detailsJacquesson Dizy Corne Bautray 2002, Champagne, 75cl (Damaged Label)
Among Champagne's most admired grower-producers, Jacquesson has earned a reputation for crafting some of the region's most terroir-driven wines. Th...
View full detailsBollinger Skyfall 007 Limited Edition 2002, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
Bollinger’s “002 for 007” is a striking limited edition release created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise and the ...
View full detailsDomaine Faiveley, Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2006, 75cl
"Bright medium red. Captivating but reduced aromas of raspberry, smoked meat, dried flowers and spices. Juicy and vibrant but youthfully unforthcom...
View full detailsDomaine Sylvain Cathiard, Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2008, 75cl
"A spicy, fresh and pretty if less elegant nose is composed primarily of earth suffused red berry fruit aromas that are in keeping with the impress...
View full detailsDom Perignon 2002, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
Produced only in years that the House believes reveal the true spirit of the vintage, Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most celebrated prestige c...
View full detailsChateau Climens 1967, Barsac 1st Growth, 75cl
Chateau Climens is one of the great names of Barsac and among the finest sweet wine estates in Bordeaux. Classified Premier Cru in 1855, the estate...
View full detailsHenri Bonneau, Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins 2004, 75cl
"Classic Bonneau with its knockout perfume of sweet kirsch, blackberry, saddle leather and roasted herbs, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des ...
View full detailsPalmer & Co Collection Vintage 1980, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
The Palmer Vintage Collection is one of Champagne's best-kept secrets. Since 1947, Palmer & Co has carefully retained its finest vintages, agei...
View full detailsKrug Vintage 2004, Champagne, 75cl
Produced only in years that possess a truly distinctive personality, Krug Vintage is the House's singular interpretation of an exceptional harvest....
View full detailsJean-Claude Bachelet, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus 2013, 75cl
"The 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots-Dessus has a pleasant reduction on the nose, maintaining impressive delineation and poise, very de...
View full detailsDomaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots 2012, 75cl
"Here the expressive nose is even spicier than that of the Vignerondes with hints of Asian-style spices, sandalwood and a layered mix of both red a...
View full detailsDomaine Huet, Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec 1951, 75cl
"Founded almost a century ago, Domaine Huet is arguably Vouvray's most famous name. An early adopter of biodynamics, Huet was certified in 1993 whe...
View full detailsClaude Dugat, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2010, 75cl
"The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is a knock-out. Rich, dark and sensual, the Lavaux St. Jacques is full of fabulous scents of black c...
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