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 Sauvignon Blanc, VdP Hautes de Badens 2010
Product Code: FW90510
Sauvignon Blanc grows well at La Grave, with beautiful classic Sauvignon aromas. On the palate you will discover a streak of minerality and a crisp finish. More »
South of France
France
Sauvignon Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
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Côtes du Rhône, Combe de la Roche, Grandes Serres 2010
Product Code: RR00410
This is a good, simple Côtes du Rhône: it has typical peppery flavours and light, fresh fruit that goes well with red meat and game. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Pepperoni pizza
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Château Moulin de Mallet, Bordeaux 2010
Product Code: CR03010
Great colour for such a modest wine. Very dense and sweet on the attack, with lots of fruit and a juicy feel ahead of a lightly grippy finish. Very ripe and great value. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Lasagne
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La Julia, Côtes du Rhône, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2010
Product Code: RR12010
Rich, dark, coffee aromas overlying sweet strawberry fruit. It is medium bodied with a smooth flavour-packed palate and a juicy finish. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Sausage and bean stew
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Château Malbat, Bordeaux 2010 - Half
Product Code: CR05410H
An excellent petit château from the south-east end of Bordeaux near Langon. This is the rural farming rather than 'grand châteaux' part of Bordeaux and the wine reflects this in its easy-going and soft fruit style. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Shepherd's pie
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Château Moulin de Mallet, Bordeaux 2010 - Magnum
Product Code: CR03010M
Great colour for such a modest wine. Very dense and sweet on the attack, with lots of fruit and a juicy feel ahead of a lightly grippy finish. Very ripe and great value. More »
Bordeaux
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Lasagne
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Château de la Roulerie, Chenin Blanc, Anjou 2010
Product Code: LW90010
Lovely golden colour with a ripe intense flavour. More »
Anjou
France
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
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L'Opéra du Château Villerambert-Julien, Minervois 2010
Product Code: FR03710
Michel Julien named this wine after the Trianon opera house in Paris, which is embellished in locally quarried marble. It has good Rhône fruit flavours and elegance attributable to the vineyard's marbley soils. More »
Minervois
France
Southern Rhône Blend
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Game pie and braised red cabbage
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Lafon Roset, Le Rosé de Lafon Rochet, Bordeaux Rosé 2010 - Magnum
Product Code: CP00610M
Made by pressing the grapes rather than by a maceration or saignée, this has the freshness of a white wine. Wonderful strawberry fruits and good balance. More »
Bordeaux
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosé - Dry & elegant
Still Rosé Wine
13.0%
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Goat's cheese on toast with roasted cherry tomatoes and balsamic











