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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Dom Ruinart Rose 1998, Champagne, 75cl (Damaged Label)
Produced only in exceptional vintages, Dom Ruinart Rosé is one of Champagne's most elegant and ageworthy rosé Champagnes. A blend dominated by Gran...
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 detailsClos Rougeard, Saumur Breze Blanc 2008, 75cl
"Pale golden yellow. Lime zest and lemongrass on the nose, with white pepper and talc adding vibrancy. Brisk, nervy and precise, offering lively ci...
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 detailsBollinger La Grande Annee 2004, Champagne, 150cl Magnum
Produced only in exceptional years, Bollinger La Grande Année is the ultimate expression of the distinctive Bollinger style. The 2004 vintage is a ...
View full detailsCedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs 2011, Champagne, 75cl
Cédric Bouchard has become one of Champagne's most revered artisan producers, crafting some of the region's most distinctive single-vineyard wines ...
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 1976, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
The Palmer Vintage Collection is among Champagne's most remarkable library releases. Since 1947, Palmer & Co has carefully cellared its finest ...
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 detailsDomaine Roulot, Meursault 1er Cru Porusot 2012, 75cl
"Here too very strong reduction completely flattens the fruit. There is excellent volume, intensity, power and muscle to the full-on and frank medi...
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...
View full detailsCedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs 2010, Champagne, 75cl
Cédric Bouchard has become one of Champagne's most revered artisan producers, crafting some of the region's most distinctive single-vineyard wines ...
View full detailsNicolas Joly, Savennieres La Coulee de Serrant 1988, 150cl Magnum
"If any producer has reached mythical status on the Loire, it is certainly Nicolas Joly. He is known to many, even to those who have never tasted a...
View full detailsDomaine Roulot, Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir 2009, 75cl
"The 2009 Meursault Les Tessons – Cuvee de Mon Plaisir is another of the riper, rounder wines in this lineup. It shows marvelous integrity and pers...
View full detailsM. Chapoutier, Ermitage L'Ermite Blanc 2007, 75cl
"Another candidate for perfection is the 2007 Ermitage l’Ermite blanc. A nectar of rocks, honeysuckle, quince, pears, and white peaches, this super...
View full detailsChateau Latour 1991, Pauillac 1st Growth, 75cl
"Dark ruby color. Decadent aromas of meat, figs and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with a very good, compacted, fruity structure and a long, long, ripe f...
View full detailsDom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 1990, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
Produced only in exceptional vintages, Dom Ruinart is the ultimate expression of Chardonnay from the world's oldest Champagne house. Sourced predom...
View full detailsDom Perignon 1990, Champagne, 75cl
Produced only in years that the House believes truly capture the spirit of Dom Pérignon, the 1990 vintage is regarded as one of the greatest ever r...
View full detailsDomaine Pierre Damoy, Chambertin Grand Cru 2008, 75cl
"Damoy’s 2008 Chambertin is a dazzling wine. The aromatics, fruit and structural components all come together beautifully in this silky, dramatic B...
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