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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Château Bel Air Perponcher, Bordeaux Blanc 2012
Product Code: CW00212
A fresh and lively wine made from Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle at a property in the Entre-deux-Mers. It has pure, clean fruit flavours. Winemaker Thibault Despagne is one of the most go-ahead young growers in Bordeaux. More »
Bordeaux
France
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.0%
Drink Now
Screwcap
Fillet of halibut with herbes de provence crust and lemon butter
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Château Lafont Menaut Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 2011
Product Code: CW00911
Philibert Perrin, also owner of Château Carbonnieux, produces full, rich wines with good structure. Oak-aged, this has plenty of fresh Sauvignon fruit and lovely depth to finish. A newly created property on the way up. More »
Pessac-Léognan
France
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham with white wine sauce
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Château Charmes-Godard Blanc, Bordeaux-Côtes de Francs 2009
Product Code: CW01009
Owned by Nicolas Thienpont, this small property produces a superb white that would cost twice as much if it were in Pessac. Opulent fruit, with flavours of peach and apricot, underpinned by fine oak. More »
Francs
France
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Pork medallions stuffed with dried apricot, sage and onion
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Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, cru classé Pessac-Léognan 2009
Product Code: CW01909
Historically one of the top properties in Pessac-Léognan, Chevalier is now right back on form under the guidance of Olivier Bernard. Complex and concentrated this has excellent weight and mineralty with well integrated oak. More »
Pessac-Léognan
France
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Salmon fillet on pak choi with lime and chilli butter
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Château Pape-Clément Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 2005
Product Code: CW01305
There is a lot of new oak used here, but in a big, rich vintage like this, the harmony and beautiful lines show what a great property it is. Notes of ripe melon, lychees almost, but with a clean, zesty core. Will last well. More »
Pessac-Léognan
France
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
14.0%
Drink or Keep
Lobster bisque with garlic and rosemary croutons







