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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Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien 2007
Product Code: CR38807
An appealling nose, aromatic with hints of pepper and blackberry fruit. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Bordeaux Blend
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic
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La Réserve de Léoville Barton, Saint-Julien 2010
Product Code: CR37710
La Réserve de Léoville-Barton is in fact the second wine of both Châteaux Léoville and Langoa Barton. It is elegant and concentrated with lovely fruit and well-balanced tannins. This is classic Saint-Julien at an attractive price. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Pan-seared ribeye steak with crunchy green salad
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Château Langoa Barton, 3me cru Saint-Julien 2007
Product Code: CR24107
This is lovely open wine with fleshy fruit, elegant tannins and good concentration. The fruit lingers well through the length. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Pigeon breasts, with braised leeks and wild mushrooms
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Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien 1999
Product Code: CR37699
Clos du Marquis is the second wine of Léoville-Las-Cases although it generally comes from its own vineyards on the other side of the road to the famous 'clos'. It shares the first wine's long-lived, dense style and is excellent value. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Canon of lamb with black pudding and pea purée
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Château Langoa Barton, 3me cru Saint-Julien 1999
Product Code: CR24199
This has lovely, soft, elegant Cabernet fruit. The balance is perfect with ripe tannins. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
Drink or Keep
Sticky five-spice pork ribs
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Château Branaire-Ducru, 4me cru Saint-Julien 2006
Product Code: CR26106
A star buy! This is a delightful 2006 with soft, cherryish fruit on the palate, strawberries and blackcurrants are masked at the moment by the oak finish. Good balance. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Keep
Lavender and thyme spring lamb, with baby vegetables
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Château Léoville Barton, 2me cru Saint-Julien 2006
Product Code: CR21006
This has lovely, powerful fruit with excellent concentration and ripe red and black fruits. As usual it is a very classy and very typical claret. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
Drink or Keep
Straight up char-grilled t-bone steak
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Château Langoa Barton, 3me cru Saint-Julien 2009
Product Code: CR24109
This is lovely open wine with fleshy fruit, elegant tannins and good concentration. The fruit lingers well through the length. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Pigeon breasts, with braised leeks and wild mushrooms
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Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien 2000
Product Code: CR37600
Clos du Marquis is the second wine of Léoville-Las-Cases although it generally comes from its own vineyards on the other side of the road to the famous 'clos'. It shares the first wine's long-lived, dense style and is excellent value. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Canon of lamb with black pudding and pea purée










