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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Jacques Puffeney, Arbois Vin de Paille 2000, 37.5cl Half Bottle
The Jacques Puffeney Arbois Vin de Paille is a very rare, luscious sweet wine from Jura, made from dried Savagnin, Poulsard, and Chardonnay. "Jacqu...
View full detailsChateau Grand Puy Lacoste 1986, Pauillac 5th Growth, 75cl
"You cannot get more “trad claret” that the 1986 Grand-Puy-Lacoste. From a Pauillac that takes time to reach its drinking plateau and a notorious v...
View full detailsDom Perignon 2012, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
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 detailsJean-Michel Stephan, Cote Rotie Vieilles Vignes En Coteau 2006, 75cl
"A young producer who has just under 12 acres of vines, Jean-Michel Stephan is a mystical winemaker, eschewing any kind of yeast, chaptalisation, e...
View full detailsGeorges Vernay, Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon 2010, 75cl
"As it is in nearly every vintage, the spectacular 2010 Condrieu Coteau de Vernon is one of the top wines of the appellation. From a fabulous site ...
View full detailsBernard Faurie, Hermitage 2005, 75cl
"Inky ruby. Dramatic bouquet of spicy red berries, baking spices, fresh flowers and minerals. The palate offers vibrant raspberry and candied cherr...
View full detailsM. Chapoutier, Ermitage L'Ermite 2014, 75cl
"The inky black/purple-colored 2014 Ermitage l’Ermite is more firm, backward and mineral driven than the sexier Pavillon, offering fabulous notes o...
View full detailsKrug Grande Cuvee Edition 170 NV, Champagne, 75cl
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 detailsDomaine Drouhin-Laroze, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2001, 75cl
"Very explosive and attention-grabbing. Big and broad and good acidity. Nice package. " Jancis Robinson MW, January 2003
Chateau Clos Fourtet 2010, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe, 75cl
"The wine has an opaque blue/black color and abundant notes of forest floor, spring flowers, black raspberry and blueberry liqueur in the aromatics...
View full detailsKrug 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 detailsDom Perignon Jeff Koons Limited Edition 2004, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack, Slight Damage)
Jeff Koons reimagined Dom Pérignon’s bottle presentation using his signature “Balloon Venus” motif - bright, reflective, sculptural works inspired ...
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 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...
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