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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Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin, Domaine des Forges 2011
Product Code: LS00111
Some dessert wines can be too sweet and heavy, but this could not be more different. It has honeyed citrus fruit flavours and great, balancing acidity. More »
Coteaux du Layon
France
Chenin Blanc
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
12.0%
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Strawberry sablée tart
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Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Les Grandes Serres
Product Code: RS006
A distinctive rich and raisiny dessert wine from a specialist négociant. Deep gold in colour, intense in the mouth and clean on the finish. More »
Beaumes-de-Venise
France
Muscat/Moscatel
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
15.0%
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Lemon tart with clotted cream
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Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois, Vignerons de Septimanie - Half
Product Code: FS002H
From the tiny Southern French village of Saint Jean de Minervois, an unmistakable Muscat. Think of the ripest bunch of raisined grapes squeezed into your glass; deliciously sweet, but not cloying with a kick of lemony acidity. More »
Saint-Jean-de-Minervois
France
Muscat/Moscatel
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
15.0%
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Crème caramel
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Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, Maestria, Plaimont 2010 - 50cl
Product Code: FS00410C
Pacherenc is one of the little known gems of Gascony. As a lighter, fresher style of sweet wine, it makes a great match for fresh fruit puddings or even foie gras, a great speciality of the region. Serve it well chilled. More »
Gascony
France
Gros Manseng
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
12.5%
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Tarte Tatin
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Château Le Fagé, Monbazillac 2009 - Half
Product Code: FS00309H
This is a luscious dessert wine, brimming with ripe botrytised fruit, both complex and intense. François Gerardin and son, Benoit, cultivate 40 hectares of rolling vineyard near Bergerac. More »
Monbazillac
France
Sémillon
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
13.0%
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Baked rice pudding with apple and cinnamon compote
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Chaume, Les Onnis, Coteaux du Layon, Domaine des Forges 2010
Product Code: LS00510
The grapes for this wine come from one the finest vineyards in Coteaux du Layon. The nose is intense with aromas of Seville Marmalade and ginger. On the palate it is unctuous but, with freshness and balance, never cloying. More »
Coteaux du Layon
France
Chenin Blanc
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
11.5%
Drink or Keep
Pear and almond tart
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Tanners Sauternes - 50cl
Product Code: CS001C
The vineyard source for this wine is a closely guarded secret, but suffice to say it has a very fine pedigree! Full, rich and complex, it has honeyed flavours and good freshness to maintain balance. More »
Sauternes & Barsac
France
Sémillon
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
14.5%
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Tarte Tatin with Madagascan vanilla ice-cream and almond flakes
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Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Domaine des Bernardins 2011 - Half
Product Code: RS00111H
Intensely perfumed sweet wine with aromas and flavours of apricots, peaches, honey and raisins. Delicious served chilled. Bernardins is one of the best estates in the village. More »
Beaumes-de-Venise
France
Muscat/Moscatel
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
15.0%
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Crème brûlée
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Château Miaudoux, Saussignac 2005 - 50cl
Product Code: FS00505C
Only the oldest vines in the domaine are used for the production of this rich and concentrated sweet wine. Intense flavour with wonderful botrytis fruit and a fresh long finish. An excellent alternative to Sauternes! More »
Saussignac
France
Sémillon
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
11.5%
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Foie gras and ham hock terrine











