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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Pinot Noir Loron, Vin de France
Product Code: FR07609
A great example of this capricious grape variety. Sourced from the Auvergne region in France. It has good Pinot character on the nose and palate showing red berry fruits and a touch of spice. More »
France
Pinot Noir
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Screwcap
Pan-fried duck breast with spring greens and mash
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Château Cru Cantemerle, Bordeaux Supérieur 2009
Product Code: CR06309
Mellow red and black fruits are evident, followed by an appealing nose of toasted oak. On the palate there are warm, jammy fruit flavours with a rounded finish. It is from an estate near to Fronsac on the Right Bank. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks
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Domaine des Rochelles, Breton, Anjou-Villages Brissac, J-Y Lebreton 2009
Product Code: LR00509
This is a wine full of fresh, raspberryfruit flavours and youthful vitality. More »
Anjou
France
Cabernet Franc
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Assiette de Charcuterie
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Fitou, Cuvée des Ardoises, F Lurton 2009
Product Code: FR05609
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from Fitou in the Languedoc. Fermentation in stainless steel and light oak ageing has produced a rich, spicy red with elegant tannins and a long finish. More »
Fitou
France
Southern Rhône Blend
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Loin of pork with apple and black pudding
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Pinot Blanc Classic, Hugel et Fils 2009
Product Code: JW03109
A beautiful creamy Pinot Blanc with body, texture and elegance. Great weight of characterful fruit lovely balancing acidity with a mineral finish. More »
Alsace
France
Pinot Blanc/Bianco
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Crab and lemon linguine
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Saumur-Champigny, Tuffe, Château du Hureau 2009
Product Code: LR00909
Philippe Vatan has applied skills learnt in his family's fruit orchards to the process of growing grapes. The wine has a red fruit character on the nose, followed by stewed plums and plenty of ripe, well-structured tannins. More »
Saumur-Champigny
France
Cabernet Franc
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and red wine gravy
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Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Cave de Clairmonts 2009
Product Code: RR05009
With a lovely deep purple colour, this appealing wine has obvious blackberry fruit with good depth and rounded tannins. Spicy on the finish. More »
Crozes-Hermitage
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Spare ribs in a barbecue sauce
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Château Rives-Blanques Chenin Blanc, Dédicace, Limoux 2009
Product Code: FW01609
Citrus and peach with discreet oak, fresh minerality and silky texture on the palate. All this flavour comes from well tended vines, grown high in the Limoux hills near Toulouse by a charming Anglo-Dutch couple. More »
Limoux
France
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Barbecued red mullet with capers, parsley and garlic
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Château Laclaverie, Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux 2009
Product Code: CR02509
A wine from the well-respected Thienpont/Derenoncourt stable and made at nearby sister property, Château Puygueraud. It has soft, mature fruit and is round and juicy with an attractive herby/spicy character. More »
Francs
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Braised shin of beef











