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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Domaine La Grave Merlot, VdP Hautes de Badens 2007
Product Code: FR90207
Balanced, soft, round, fruity and very aromatic. More »
South of France
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Domaine La Grave, Cabernet Sauvignon, VdP Hautes de Badens 2007
Product Code: FR91007
This wine expresses a bouquet of blackcurrant and cedar with plenty of depth on the palate. More »
South of France
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Château d'Argadens, Bordeaux Supérieur 2007
Product Code: CR06407
Purchased in 2002 by Sichels, this property is situated in the Entre-deux-Mers. The excellent terroir produces robust and soft fruited wines with concentration and balance. Argadens is one of the best Bordeaux Supérieur around. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Breast of wood pigeon, wild mushrooms and cavolo nero
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Château Trocard, Bordeaux Supérieur 2007
Product Code: CR08607
Made by Jean-Louis Trocard near Lalande-de-Pomerol, this has all the pleasing Merlot fruit you associate with the Right Bank together with correct structure and excellent length of flavour. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Steak and kidney pudding
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Château d'Argadens, Bordeaux Supérieur 2007 - Magnum
Product Code: CR06407M
Soft and fruity wine with good concentration and balance alongside plenty of robust flavours on the palate. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Breast of wood pigeon, wild mushrooms and cavolo nero
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Château de Tiregand Rouge, AC Pécharmant, Comtesse de Saint-Exupèry 2007
Product Code: FR04807
Related to the famous author and aviator, François-Xavier de Saint-Exupéry runs Tiregand, maturing his red in old barrels from Mouton-Rothschild. Excellent claret-style wine with ripe blackcurrant fruit and fine grained tannins. More »
Pécharmant
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
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Château Maine Gazin 'Livenne', Cotes de Bourg 2007
Product Code: CR01407
Dense aromas of black and red fruits. Elegant and long from a vintage which is drinking very well now. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
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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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Copa Santa, Domaine Clavel, Coteaux du Languedoc Terroir de la Méjanelle 2007
Product Code: FR03107
This is Pierre Clavel's top cuvée with ripe, soft fruit and plenty of spice. It spends a year in oak casks and is bottled unfiltered, demonstrating the quality available from the Languedoc. More »
Coteaux du Languedoc
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
14.0%
Drink or Keep
Oxtail stew with grain mustard mash









