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The tiny appellation of Crons borders the northern side of ... Read more

The tiny appellation of Crons borders the northern side of Sauternes and benefits from autumnal mists, which encourage the development of Botrytis. Made using the same labour-intensive methods as Sauternes, with individual grape selection from the bunches, followed by a partial vinification in French oak barrels. The result is a rich, luscious French dessert wine with a pronounced honeyed bouquet and fresh, citrus flavours. Minimize

A wonderful French red wine from vineyards situated at the ... Read more

A wonderful French red wine from vineyards situated at the northern end of the Cote de Beaune close to the beginning of the Cote de Nuits and, therefore, traditionally fuller in style. 15-18 months in oak barrels. A reliable and excellent quality wine. Minimize

Owned by the Loron family, this charming 18th-century Chate ... Read more

Owned by the Loron family, this charming 18th-century Chateau is surrounded by some 22 hectares of prime vineyards enjoying the best sites in Fleurie, France. Vinification is in open wooden vats with a traditional maceration. A very fine example of this most popular cru from a first-class estate. Minimize

The brand leading Champagne and justifiably so, with remark ... Read more

The brand leading Champagne and justifiably so, with remarkable consistency of quality despite huge sales. Classically, a third each of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay and matured for at least 3 years in bottle which helps give the wine its typical biscuity flavour. Minimize

A second wine of Chateau Lynch-Bages, but by no means secon ... Read more

A second wine of Chateau Lynch-Bages, but by no means second rate, from a property that produces French red wine far superior to its fifth growth status. Red and dark, plummy fruit on the aromatic nose, with a finely balanced, ripe almost minty, red-fruit and elegant hints of cedar on the palate - a hallmark of fine claret. Minimize

Nine hectares of vineyards at Chateau des Jacques in the Mo ... Read more

Nine hectares of vineyards at Chateau des Jacques in the Moulin-a-Vent region of Beaujolais, France lie on chalky-clay soils and are ideally suited to growing Chardonnay grapes that attain very good levels of ripeness. The wines are 100% barrel-fermented and aged in the same way as Louis Jadot make their great whites in the Cote DOr region in oak barrels for 10 months. A harmonious palate of fruit flavours such as pear, peach and lemon with vanilla spice and rich buttery notes acquired from the oak. Minimize

A pink Champagne made using 90% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunie ... Read more

A pink Champagne made using 90% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes and 10% Chardonnay. A wonderfully fresh, floral style, perfect for drinking on its own or with food. Minimize

A superior selection of white wines made in a modern underg ... Read more

A superior selection of white wines made in a modern underground cellar beneath the town of Sancerre, France. The use of skin contact in the initial stages of fermentation increases the flavour and weight of this cuve. Minimize

An excellent example of this rarely seen French white wine ... Read more

An excellent example of this rarely seen French white wine from a small family domaine located between Orange and Avignon. It actually shares some of the same terroirs as Chteau Beaucastel: namely the Chapouin and Coudoulet soil types. A blend of 35% Clairette, 35% Bourboulenc, 15% Grenache Blanc and 15% Roussanne grapes made by Dany and Christian Berthet-Rayne; who claim the trick of early harvesting of the Rousanne and Grenache Blanc gives the wine its clean fresh edge. A very full-bodied and well-balanced wine with a rich palate showing a floral and white stone fruit character. After a 5 year period of conversion the estate is now completely certified as organic by ECOCERT: the first organic vintage is 2007, although they have been cultivating their estate organically for decades without certification. Minimize

A blackberry, cherry and raspberry scented claret from a re ... Read more

A blackberry, cherry and raspberry scented claret from a reliable 7.5 hectare property located in the commune of Maransin, north of Libourne, France. The blend, which is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, ensures a soft, easy-drinking style of red wine that can be appreciated young. Minimize

Purchased by Louis Jadot in 1996, this is one of the most p ... Read more

Purchased by Louis Jadot in 1996, this is one of the most prestigious properties in the Crus Beaujolais. The vineyard, comprising some 27 hectares, makes a very traditional, long-living style of French red wine, a portion of which is oak-matured. A superb element of our Beaujolais range. The 2004 vintage was Highly Recommended in Decanter Magazine in July 2007 in a review of Top 10 Summer Reds: Heres a Beaujolais worthy of respect. Of course at this price it should be - but its exceptionally impressive. Gamay has never tasted quite as interesting as it does here. Sarah Jane Evans MW. Minimize

Chateau de Camarsac is one of the most stunning properties ... Read more

Chateau de Camarsac is one of the most stunning properties of the Entre des Mers region of Bordeaux, owned by the Lurton family since 1973, they have done much to develop and market the fabulous wines from this historic estate. With over 50% Merlot in the blend, this is a soft approachable Claret yet with that wonderful depth and balance almost unique to Bordeaux wines. Minimize

The Pfalz region, across the border from Alsace, with its s ... Read more

The Pfalz region, across the border from Alsace, with its surprisingly warm and sunny climate, for Germany, is ideal for ripening Pinot Noir: its a little known fact that Germany is the third largest producer of Pinot Noir wines after France and New Zealand. This Kendermanns red wine is light, smooth and rounded, with aromas of black cherry and plum, backed by spicy notes. Minimize

Cornas is one of the greatest names of the northern Rhone a ... Read more

Cornas is one of the greatest names of the northern Rhone and Chapoutier one of the greatest houses. The combination of these two great names result in an outstanding French red wine. Chapoutier wines are made from grapes grown biodynamically, in this case grown on steep, terraced slopes overlooking the river. Classic fermentation followed by up to 12 months in barrel before bottling. Minimize

The appellation of Quincy lies to the south-west of Sancerr ... Read more

The appellation of Quincy lies to the south-west of Sancerre and like its better known neighbour is planted with Sauvignon Blanc. Now enjoying something of a revival of fortune thanks to the increasing interest in Loire Sauvignons. This dry, gooseberry and lime scented French white wine is a fine example. Minimize

This small domaine is located in the French village of Loch ... Read more

This small domaine is located in the French village of Loche that lies south-east of Pouilly and with its own appellation. The white wines are very similar in style to those of their more famous neighbour, Fuisse, though cheaper! Fermented in stainless steel and then transferred to barrel for further ageing for 12 months before bottling. Minimize

A French red wine that has a deep colour, fresh fruit expre ... Read more

A French red wine that has a deep colour, fresh fruit expression and good length and balance from a chateau whose vineyards and winemaking has been hugely upgraded under owner Jonathan Maltus since he acquired the property in 1994. Planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc; meticulous grape selection and minimal handling is employed during the winemaking. Minimize

One of finest French white wines. Along with Les Clos, many ... Read more

One of finest French white wines. Along with Les Clos, many connoisseurs of Chablis consider Vaudesir the finest of the Grand Crus, with great ageing potential, frequently not reaching their peak for up to 8 years. Minimize

Malbec, which originated from Cahors in south-west France, ... Read more

Malbec, which originated from Cahors in south-west France, is considered Argentinas best grape variety, producing rich, well-structured red wines with a strong, peppery, slightly earthy palate. 60% of the blend spends 3 months in American oak barrels giving an attractive roundness to the finished wine. Minimize

Soft and peppery, an attractive blend using 70% Grenache wi ... Read more

Soft and peppery, an attractive blend using 70% Grenache with some Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre to give a typically warm, ripe-flavoured red wine. Sourced mainly from the Vaucluse dpartement. Minimize

This fine red wine from a property situated close to Gensac ... Read more

This fine red wine from a property situated close to Gensac in the Entre-deux-Mers, France, is made using a high proportion of Merlot together with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is aged in oak barrels for 18 months in the classic tradition of the great chateaux of Bordeaux. Minimize

The 2007 is the first vintage of this French rose wine, whi ... Read more

The 2007 is the first vintage of this French rose wine, which completes the Bourgogne trio with the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir red. A dry, lively, grown-up ros with delicious, light red-berry fruit character and an elegant, refined finish. Minimize

Hand-harvested Sauvignon Blanc grapes are gently pressed th ... Read more

Hand-harvested Sauvignon Blanc grapes are gently pressed then fermented in stainless steel. Bottled young to capture the fresh, typically aromatic character of this varietal, shows plenty of crisp, refreshing citrus fruit on the palate. Minimize

A curiously named Premier Cru vineyard, lying on the border ... Read more

A curiously named Premier Cru vineyard, lying on the border with Puligny-Montrachet and the Grands Crus of that famous French village. The soil is unusually pebbly with a high chalk content. A classic white Burgundy wine full of hazelnuts, butter and honey flavours. Barrel-fermented in new oak pices for 15 months before bottling. Minimize

The Vir?????-Cless????? appellation was only created in 199 ... Read more

The Vir?????-Cless????? appellation was only created in 1999 to enable these superior quality wines from the chalky-clay soil of these 2 villages together with those of neighbouring Laiz????? and Montbellet to be marketed separately from the more anonymous M?????con-Villages. This wine shows a fresh lemony aroma and excellent ripe fruit backed by crisp acidity. Minimize

This northern Rhone variety is becoming increasingly less r ... Read more

This northern Rhone variety is becoming increasingly less rare and is now firmly established in the south of France. As the vines mature, they produce white wines with even more of that classic peachy-apricot flavour. Minimize

Together with its neighbour Puligny, Chassagne-Montrachet i ... Read more

Together with its neighbour Puligny, Chassagne-Montrachet is the epitome of white Burgundy. This French white wine has the classic elegance and style for which the appellation is world-famous. Minimize

The Syrah grape thrives in the sunny Languedoc region of Fr ... Read more

The Syrah grape thrives in the sunny Languedoc region of France. This New World style red wine is made using a long maceration to extract the colour and fruit without too much tannin, resulting in a rich, juicy wine with a soft, spicy palate. Minimize

A rare white wine, as most Santenay wine is red, with great ... Read more

A rare white wine, as most Santenay wine is red, with great finesse and elegance. Yves Girardin, part of a very famous family of growers in Burgundy, owns this 1 hectare plot in the Sous la Roche vineyard located in the upper part of Santenay on an outcrop of chalky marl soil ideally suited to Chardonnay. Barrel-fermented and aged for 12 months in new oak barrels. Minimize