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 Collection 1989, Champagne, 75cl (Wooden Gift Box)
Krug Collection represents the House's rare library releases - exceptional vintage Champagnes that have been carefully cellared by Krug long after ...
View full detailsHubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1993, 75cl (Stained Label)
"The 1993 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a loose-knit nose with ample red fruit, leather, earth and fern, though it does not quite deliver the Pino...
View full detailsHubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1995, 75cl (Stained Label)
"This dark ruby-colored wine displays enthralling scents of candied hazelnuts, stones, fresh herbs, blackberries, blueberries, plums, and wet grave...
View full detailsDomaine Coche-Dury, Meursault 2009, 75cl
Domaine Coche-Dury is one of Burgundy’s legendary estates, based in Meursault and long regarded as producing some of the World's finest Chardonnay....
View full detailsBernard Moreau et Fils, Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2013, 150cl Magnum
"A complex and highly layered nose features notes of acacia blossom, spiced pear, green apple and a hint of the exotic that is trimmed in soft oak ...
View full detailsBollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises Blanc de Noirs 1999, Champagne, 75cl (Wooden Gift Box)
One of the rarest Champagnes produced, Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises is crafted entirely from ungrafted Pinot Noir grown in two tiny, pre-ph...
View full detailsEmmanuel Rouget, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2003, 75cl
"Stylistically much like the Ech but with more size, weight and punch plus the always present minerality of classic Cros Parantoux gives this a cer...
View full detailsEtienne Sauzet, Montrachet Grand Cru 2006, 150cl Magnum
"A highly complex nose reflects a hint of tropical fruit along with a panoply of freshly cut orchard fruit, spice and lovely floral notes that merg...
View full detailsDomaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2003, 75cl
"A touch cheesy (not a bad thing in a fine young red), this shows plenty of licorice, blackberry and spice notes from new oak. Young and unevolved,...
View full detailsChateau Lafite Rothschild 1982, Pauillac 1st Growth, 75cl (Damaged Label)
"The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple color with only a subtle lightening at the rim. Spectacular aromatics offer jammy cherry and b...
View full detailsKrug Clos du Mesnil 2006, Champagne, 150cl Magnum (Wooden Gift Box)
One of Champagne's most iconic wines, Krug Clos du Mesnil is the purest expression of Chardonnay in the Krug portfolio. Produced exclusively from a...
View full detailsKrug Clos d'Ambonnay 1996, Champagne, 75cl (Wooden Gift Box)
Founded in 1843, Krug has long stood among Champagne's greatest names with an unrivalled reputation for producing some of the world's most profound...
View full detailsJacques Selosse Millesime Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1999, Champagne, 150cl Magnum
Few producers have shaped modern Champagne as profoundly as Jacques Selosse. Widely regarded as the driving force behind the grower revolution, Ans...
View full detailsDomaine Coche-Dury, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 1993, 75cl (Damaged Label)
Domaine Coche-Dury is one of Burgundy’s legendary estates, based in Meursault and long regarded as producing some of the World's finest Chardonnay....
View full detailsDomaine Leflaive, Macon Verze 2023, 75cl
From the great Domaine Leflaive this is bright, and straw-yellow in colour, with aromas of citrus fruit peel, acacia blossom, and a hint of honey w...
View full detailsChateau Poujeaux 2009, Moulis en Medoc, 37.5cl Half Bottle
Château Poujeaux is one of the best known estates of Moulis en Médoc, with vineyards on the gravel rich soils of the Médoc's Left Bank. Often admir...
View full detailsDomaine Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutiere 2013, 75cl
Alec and Marc Bachelet are the brothers at the helm of this relatively young Domaine and they have already gained serious attention and respect wit...
View full detailsDomaine Confuron-Cotetidot, Vosne Romanee 2011, 75cl (Stained Label)
Based in Vosne-Romanée, Confuron-Cotetidot is a traditional family domaine with holdings across some of the finest vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. ...
View full detailsDomaine Ballot-Millot, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2019, 75cl
In 2001 Charles Ballot took over the running of the Domaine from his father Philippe and has since strived to establish it as one of the finest pro...
View full detailsChateau Reynon Blanc 2017, Bordeaux, 75cl
"The 2017 Reynon Blanc, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, dazzles with its crystalline precision. A white of cut and energy, the 2017 is loaded with citrus, sa...
View full detailsPerrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002, Champagne, 75cl (Gift Pack)
Founded in Epernay in 1811, Perrier-Jouët is one of Champagne’s most historic houses, renowned for an elegant, floral style built around Chardonnay...
View full detailsPerrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rose 2012, Champagne, 75cl
Founded in Epernay in 1811, Perrier-Jouët is one of Champagne’s most historic houses, renowned for an elegant, floral style built around Chardonnay...
View full detailsAurore Bachelet, Maranges 2023, 75cl
Aurore Bachelet is a very talented young winemaker based south of Chassagne-Montrachet in Santenay, where she is making a real impression with her ...
View full detailsAurore Bachelet, Santenay Rouge 2022, 75cl
Aurore Bachelet is a very talented young winemaker based in Santenay, where she is making a real impression with her elegant, fruit-driven wines. H...
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