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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Viognier, Domaine La Condamine L'Evêque, IGP Côtes de Thongues 2012
Product Code: FW01412
Viognier is becoming the grape for diners who look for an alternative to Chardonnay. Wonderfully aromatic with delicious fruit and excellent length. More »
Côtes de Thongues
France
Viognier
White - Dry & aromatic
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Grilled squid with mango dressing
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Cairanne Blanc, Domaine de la Présidente 2011
Product Code: RW05911
Wonderful peach and apricot fruit, intense and full with a good vein of freshness. More »
Southern Rhône
France
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Coronation chicken
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Condrieu, André Perret 2010
Product Code: RW01810
Full, fresh fruit on the nose, apricots, pears and flowers leading to a full, rich palate. Plenty of succulent fruit, good weight and delicious length. More »
Condrieu
France
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Halibut in a cream sauce
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Condrieu, Les Ravines, Rémi & Robert Niero 2009
Product Code: RW01909
Very good all round with excellent balance between fruit and freshness, depth of flavour and elegance of feel. Long in the finish. Not the biggest wine but with a lovely mineral quality and hint of smokiness: great finesse too. More »
Condrieu
France
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Chicken thigh parcels stuffed with mushrooms on wild rice
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Condrieu, Coteau de Chery, André Perret 2010
Product Code: RW02010
Very complex with a barrage of aromas and flavours: peaches, apricots, apples, pears and a hint of honey all put in an appearance. Drink now, or wait 10 years after vintage. More »
Condrieu
France
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
15.0%
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Fondant Pike quenelles with asparagus spears







