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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La Petite Vigne Shiraz, IGP d'Oc 2012
Product Code: FR08912
Fresh and lively Shiraz, bursting with juicy black fruit and a soft, positive finish. More »
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Game terrine
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Rémi & Jérôme Syrah, IGP d'Oc 2011
Product Code: FR01811
A full and spicy Syrah with flavours of blackberries and damsons. This is full of soft, juicy fruit from vineyards to the north of Narbonne. It is unoaked, has plenty of Southern French warmth, and reflects the best of modern varietals. More »
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Screwcap
Game terrine
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Château Villerambert-Julien Rosé, Minervois 2012
Product Code: FP01112
This is a characterful and quite serious rosé with plenty of interest from the lively, woodland and cherry fruits. More »
Minervois
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Rosé - Dry & fruity
Still Rosé Wine
13.5%
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Classic prawn cocktail
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Domaine Mucyn, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes 2011
Product Code: RR04811
Simple, juicy, this has a lovely, soft fruit character, with intense red berry fruits and a lovely mineral quality. Elegant and easy on the palate it is an excellent wine for early drinking. More »
Northern Rhône
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Stuffed baked red peppers (tomato, rice, olives, herbs)
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Château de Lancyre, Vieilles Vignes, Pic Saint-Loup 2010
Product Code: FR02410
Régis Valentin and his uncle, Bernard Durand, make some of the best wines in the fashionable Languedoc area of Pic-Saint-Loup. Wonderfully ripe and complex red from old vine fruit, packed with fine tannins and supple plum and cherry fruit. More »
Pic Saint-Loup
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Rump steak with roast vine tomatoes and onion marmalade
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Château Suzeau, Rousset-les-Vignes Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2010
Product Code: RR01210
The soil here imparts a firm mineral core to the wine overlaid with ripe plum and strawberry fruit. Xavier Tronc has also increased the ripeness of the grapes through radically changing the vineyard layout relative to the sun. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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French Onion soup
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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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Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Cave de Clairmonts 2009 - Half
Product Code: RR05009H
With a deep purple colour, this appealing wine has obvious blackberry fruit with good depth and smooth tannins. Nicely 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 Villerambert-Julien, Minervois 2007
Product Code: FR04007
Acquired by the Julien family in 1858, this property is now in the hands of the fifth generation, Michel, who has 70 hectares under vine. This top cuvée has plenty of fruit flavours and will get even better with a little patience! More »
Minervois
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
Drink or Keep
Sirloin steak with celeriac and Parmesan gratin











