France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€553.67 |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€434.16 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€481.46 |
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Languedoc | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€421.60 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Smoke, leaf litter, black cherry, very fine, misted tannins. Dry and stately. Lots of structure and not so much fruit power as some other vintages. Lovely expressive nose though – a really delicate example. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,577.74 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€670.19 |
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Languedoc | 1 | 88 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€775.79 |
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Wine Advocate (88)The 2006 Mas de Daumas Gassac red leads with pungent brown spice- and pepper-dusted fresh mulberry and black currant. Like its 2007 counterpart, fresh, faintly tart, bitter blue and black fruits rule the palate, accompanied by smoky black tea, tobacco, and cedar. There is, to my surprise, a slightly stronger sense of ripeness here than in the 2007, and the wine’s lean, bright cast is well-grounded in a palpable sense of sheer density, leading to a finish of impressive tenacity. This promises at least 8-10 years of interesting bottle maturation – again, based on an experience with mature vintages that was recently considerably refreshed. The 2005 displayed a prominently gamy, borderline reductive, and hence slightly off-putting aroma, and its intense black fruits were liberally laced with faintly drying tannins. |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,016.77 |
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A humble Vin de Pays de l'Herault that tastes like a rich left back Bordeaux from a ripe year. Made from a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend, it is vibrant and fresh with cassis and plum fruit and ultra fine tannins.
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€583.67 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€723.18 |
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The 2013 Rouge from Daumas Gassac is a particularly profound wine and one of the best this year from the south of France. Spicy, powerful and deeply structured, it feels like an iron fist in one of Aimé's velvet gloves.
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€681.97 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€469.73 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€756.37 |
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Languedoc | 3 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€211.30 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Rouge opens with a burst of sweet red and purplish fruit that is immediately alluring. Medium in body and silky, the 2018 impresses with its understated finesse and total class. The 2018 can be enjoyed today for its primary fruit, but I would prefer to cellar it for a few years to gain a bit more nuance. It is such a pretty and effusive wine. Bright acids and persistent tannins, both Gassac signatures, linger. |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€555.18 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€527.58 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€358.13 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€439.98 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€374.16 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€590.28 |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€481.72 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€481.85 |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
In Bond
€439.00 |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
In Bond
€347.00 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
In Bond
€379.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
€342.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Smoke, leaf litter, black cherry, very fine, misted tannins. Dry and stately. Lots of structure and not so much fruit power as some other vintages. Lovely expressive nose though – a really delicate example. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,270.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€540.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | 88 (WA) |
In Bond
€628.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88)The 2006 Mas de Daumas Gassac red leads with pungent brown spice- and pepper-dusted fresh mulberry and black currant. Like its 2007 counterpart, fresh, faintly tart, bitter blue and black fruits rule the palate, accompanied by smoky black tea, tobacco, and cedar. There is, to my surprise, a slightly stronger sense of ripeness here than in the 2007, and the wine’s lean, bright cast is well-grounded in a palpable sense of sheer density, leading to a finish of impressive tenacity. This promises at least 8-10 years of interesting bottle maturation – again, based on an experience with mature vintages that was recently considerably refreshed. The 2005 displayed a prominently gamy, borderline reductive, and hence slightly off-putting aroma, and its intense black fruits were liberally laced with faintly drying tannins. |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
In Bond
€810.00 |
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A humble Vin de Pays de l'Herault that tastes like a rich left back Bordeaux from a ripe year. Made from a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend, it is vibrant and fresh with cassis and plum fruit and ultra fine tannins.
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€464.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€584.00 |
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The 2013 Rouge from Daumas Gassac is a particularly profound wine and one of the best this year from the south of France. Spicy, powerful and deeply structured, it feels like an iron fist in one of Aimé's velvet gloves.
More Info
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€531.00 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
In Bond
€379.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€593.00 |
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Languedoc | 3 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€173.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Rouge opens with a burst of sweet red and purplish fruit that is immediately alluring. Medium in body and silky, the 2018 impresses with its understated finesse and total class. The 2018 can be enjoyed today for its primary fruit, but I would prefer to cellar it for a few years to gain a bit more nuance. It is such a pretty and effusive wine. Bright acids and persistent tannins, both Gassac signatures, linger. |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
In Bond
€444.00 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
In Bond
€421.00 |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
In Bond
€286.00 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
In Bond
€348.00 |
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Languedoc | 3 | - |
In Bond
€297.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€462.00 |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
In Bond
€379.00 |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
In Bond
€379.00 |
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