France
As well as the crus classés of Bordeaux and the premiers crus and grands crus of Burgundy, this historic wine producing country boasts some impressive regions. In fact, the first Appellation Contrôlée was Châteauneuf-du-Pape - just one of the Rhône’s many treats. By contrast, Alsace to the north-east is a particularly fine source of beautiful aromatic Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. The Loire Valley provides a plethora of great wines, not to mention France’s largest vineyard area, the Languedoc. Indeed, across the whole of southern France the quality of IGP wines (the new name for Vin de Pays!) has never been better: from rosé to robust reds, from fresh, crisp whites to soft easy-drinking reds like Tanners Merlot IGP.
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La Jeanette, Côtes du Ventoux, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2011
Product Code: RR10711
A beautiful nose of concentrated, ripe strawberry fruit accompanied by a touch of spice with supple tannins and a peppery finish. The Gonnet family has created this fantastic value peppery red. More »
Southern Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Pork rib steaks with seasonal vegetables
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Mas de la Seranne, A L'Ombre du Figuier, Coteaux du Languedoc 2011
Product Code: FR08411
Named after the chain of hills seen from the vineyard in the Coteaux d'Aniane, Jean-Pierre Venture's blend of Southern French and Rhône grapes has an intense wild herb aroma while the silky smooth palate adds to the joy. More »
Coteaux du Languedoc
France
Southern Rhône Blend
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Grilled lamb cutlet with crushed butter beans and rosemary
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Château du Grand Moulas Villages, Massif d'Uchaux 2011
Product Code: RR01511
Made from a blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache by the irrepressible Marc Ryckwaert. An enticing mineral, berry perfume leads to a delicious, generous palate of chunky black, peppery fruit. An overwhelmingly charming style. More »
Massif d'Uchaux
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Cheese and bacon hamburger with chips
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Château Villerambert-Julien, Minervois 2007
Product Code: FR04007
Acquired by the Julien family in 1858, this property is now in the hands of the fifth generation, Michel, who has 70 hectares under vine. This top cuvée has plenty of fruit flavours and will get even better with a little patience! More »
Minervois
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Sirloin steak with celeriac and Parmesan gratin
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L'Olivia, Gigondas, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2011
Product Code: RR11811
Made mostly from 80 year old Grenache, this wine has gorgeous spiced damson fruit on the nose and a wonderfully full mouth-feel, redolent of freshly crushed blackberries, with velvety smooth tannins. More »
Gigondas
France
Grenache
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Morrocan lamb tagine with pomegranate jewelled coucous and wilted spinach
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Mas de la Seranne Le Clos des Immortelles, Coteaux du Languedoc 2009
Product Code: FR03009
Named after the chain of hills seen from the vineyard in the Coteaux d'Aniane, Jean-Pierre Venture's blend of Southern French and Rhône grapes has an intense wild herb aroma while the silky smooth palate adds to the joy. More »
Coteaux du Languedoc
France
Southern Rhône Blend
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Grilled lamb steaks with ratatouille
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Château La Prade, Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux 2009
Product Code: CR03909
Produced by Nicolas Thienpont, this is mainly Merlot. Lovely ripe, plummy fruit is backed by ripe tannins making for a deliciously juicy wine. Stéphane Derenoncourt advises here. More »
Côtes de Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Lamb cutlets with rosemary
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Rempart 2010
Product Code: RR03810
A lighter Châteauneuf with ripe fruit and nice herby, spicy, brambly notes and a soft round palate. Although made to be drunk young, it will keep for a few years in bottle. More »
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France
Grenache
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Spiced sausage casserole with haricot beans
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Gigondas, Cuvée de la Tour Sarrasine, Domaine le Clos des Cazaux 2010
Product Code: RR03510
Very concentrated wine from old vines and low yields. Similar to Châteauneuf-du Pape, but a touch more forward with maybe sweeter, more integrated tannins. A delicious, herby mouthful of wine. More »
Gigondas
France
Grenache
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
14.5%
Drink or Keep
Beef stew with parsnip and swede











