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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Domaine Roy, Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2021, 75cl
The Roy family have been in Fontenay-Près-Chablis for over 200 years. Fruity but with the minerality and stony character typical of good Chablis w...
View full detailsC des Carmes Haut Brion 2017, Pessac Leognan, 75cl
Le C des Carmes is the second label from the innovative Chateau Carmes Haut Brion, a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend made from a separate plot in...
View full detailsThibault Liger-Belair, Moulin a Vent Les Rouchaux 2012, 75cl
"Like the old vines cuvée this is firmly reduced and I would strongly recommend decanting it if you're going to try a bottle anytime soon. By cont...
View full detailsDomaine La Monardiere, Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes 2010, 75cl
"A blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre aged in tank as well as demi-muids, the 2010 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes comes from the estate...
View full detailsPrunier-Bonheur, Monthelie Les Crays 2013, 75cl
"This was my first visit to Pascal Prunier, a fifth-generation vigneron whose eight-hectare domaine is based out of cellars in Meursault that forme...
View full detailsPrunier-Bonheur, Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes Rondes 2011, 75cl
"This was my first visit to Pascal Prunier, a fifth-generation vigneron whose eight-hectare domaine is based out of cellars in Meursault that forme...
View full detailsDomaine de la Croix Senaillet, Saint Veran Les Rochats 2010, 75cl
"Readers with good memories, or perusing the Wine Advocate database as they read this, will be aware how much I admire the wines of Domaine de la C...
View full detailsChateau de Fosse-Seche, Saumur Eolithe 2013, 75cl
"Benedictine monks founded this estate in the 10th century, and there’s recorded history of winegrowing since at least 1238. The family of brothers...
View full detailsMontirius, Vacqueyras Blanc Mineral 2013, 75cl
Montirius is beautifully situated in the southern Rhône Valley with vine classifications in Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône. Since 1999, a...
View full detailsDomaine des Baumard, Quarts de Chaume 2006, 37.5cl Half Bottle
Quarts de Chaume from Domaine des Baumard is a legendary sweet Loire Valley wine, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. This botrytized dessert wine ages be...
View full detailsDomaine La Monardiere, Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes 2009, 75cl
"The impressive 2009 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes (70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre from 6-year-old vines) exhibits deep black cherry and bl...
View full detailsChateau Fonroque 2016, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe, 75cl
Pioneering biodynamics in Bordeaux, Alain Moueix has long been ahead of his time. Chateau Fonroque became the first classified growth in Bordeaux t...
View full detailsReserve de Leoville Barton 2019, Saint Julien, 75cl
The fruit for Reserve de Leoville Barton comes from the estates younger vines and plots that just missed selection to the Grand Vin. As a result th...
View full detailsDomaine La Monardiere, Vacqueyras La Galejade 2014, 75cl
Galéjade is a beautifully expressive white wine from Vacqueyras crafted from organically grown grapes (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette Blan...
View full detailsDomaine La Monardiere, Vacqueyras La Galejade 2015, 75cl
Galéjade is a beautifully expressive white wine from Vacqueyras crafted from organically grown grapes (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette Blan...
View full detailsDomaine Bellauc, Jurancon Moelleux 2006, 75cl
A sweet wine made from Petit Manseng in the classic Jurançon Moelleux style, it offers elegance, complexity, and good aging potential.
Chateau Belgrave 2009, Haut Medoc 5th Growth, 75cl
"The 2009 Belgrave has a ripe red cherry, kirsch scented bouquet with hints of raisin and fig. It is just flirting with over-ripeness...but not ove...
View full detailsChateau Pibran 1995, Pauillac, 75cl
"A really under-valued wine. Powerful black cedary aromas. Closed. Robust and masculine on the palate with a slight peppery edge. Dark chocolate. F...
View full detailsChateau Carbonnieux Blanc 2006, Pessac Leognan, 75cl
"Crisp honeyed grapefruit, white currant, and some smoked herbs are present in this classic, textbook dry white from Pessac-Leognan. The texture is...
View full detailsDomaine la Soumade, Rasteau Fleur de Confiance 2014, 75cl
"I couldn't resist looking at the 2014 Rasteau Cuvee Fleur de Confiance, which is still available at the domaine. It's a medium to full-bodied wine...
View full detailsDomaine Marc Roy, Marsannay Blanc Les Champs Perdrix 2014, 75cl
"A discreet hint of wood serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the fresh, cool and mildly exotic nose that features notes of melon, pear and ...
View full detailsDomaine Tortochot, Gevrey Chambertin Les Corvees 2013, 75cl
"The 2013 Gevrey Chambertin les Corvées has an animally bouquet that Chantal Tortochot-Michel thought might be brett, though she had the wine analy...
View full detailsGenot-Boulanger, Pommard Vieilles Vignes 2013, 75cl
Created in 1974 by Charles-Henri and Marie Génot-Boulanger, the eponymous estate is located in the emblematic village of Meursault, opposite the Ch...
View full detailsDomaine Michel Magnien, Morey Saint Denis 2020, 75cl
"Typical, spicy, slightly meaty notes. Very good freshness on the palate. Dark fruit, no hint of overripeness, just lots of drive and finesse. Yout...
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