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French Country Wines
The country wines of France continue to offer great quality and value from an amazing array of appellations, grape varieties and producers. New, innovative producers rise alongside growers of classic reputation to create a landscape of interest and dynamism in this extensive region. Star performers in our list include the brilliant Picpoul de Pinet from Domaine de Lauriers, the great value Gascon wines of Domaine Horgelus and the delicious Chateau La Bastide whose quality has increased every vintage for 20 years!
CETTE NUIT GRENACHE ROSE PAYS D'OC
IGP 2015
Les Vinobles Foncalieu
F060
Languedoc, France
Grenache
Dry but fruity Rose. 12%
Canapes in the garden.
From the excellent Co-op at Foncalieu, this is a delicious dry but very fruity rose with crisp citrus acidity. Perfect in the garden!
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CETTE NUITS VERMENTINO/SAUV BLANC
D'OC IGP 2016
Les Vinobles Foncalieu
F061
Languedoc, France
Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, Light, White. 12%
Aperitif, Canapes
From the excellent Co-op at Foncalieu, a terrific blend of ripe Vermentino and fresh, citrus Sauvignon Blanc. Great value!
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JAVA COTES DE GASCOGNE IGP 2015
Domaine Chiroulet
F062
Gascogny, France
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc
Dry, Light, White. 11.5%
Aperitif, Canapes
Produced in the hills above the Gers by the excellent Domaine Chiroulet, this is full of crisp citrus fruit flavours. Refreshing!
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LES ROUCAS SAUVIGNON BLANC LANGUEDOC IGP 2015
Les Vignobles Foncalieu
F063
Languedoc, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, Fresh, White. 12%
Fish & Chips
This is a lovely, bright white with crisp citrus fruit and ripe acidity. From a great home, a great value wine!
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COTES DE GASCOGNE IGP 2016
Domaine Saint - Lannes
CF064
Gascony, France
Colomard, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc
Dry, Crisp, Fruity White. 12%
Aperitif, Thai Green Prawns
Gascony produces wonderful fragrant wines. A blend of 3 aromatic varieties produce this crisp, full fruit example.
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LANGUEDOC BLANC IGP 2015
Domaine de Lauriers
F065
Languedoc, France
Terret, Vermentino
Dry, Crisp, Red. 12.5%
Red Mullet
From Beziers in the Languedoc, a blend of Terret & Vermentino. Broad, characterful flavours with bright acidity.
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GRIS DE GRIS 2015, SABLES DE CARMARGUE AC
Domaine de Petit Chaumont
F066
Languedoc, France
Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet
Dry but fruity Rose. 12%
Anchioade
This wine is made on a 120ha Estate once home to WW2 mines! A wonderful wine, it has delicious bright berry fruit.
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COTES DE PROVENCE CRU CLASSE ROSE 2016
Chateau Roubine
F067
Provence, France
Tibouren, Cinsault, Cab Sauv, Carignan, Mourvedre
Dry, Full, Rose. 13%
Aperitif
Chateau Roubine is a glorious 82ha property and makes excellent wine. Made mainly of Tibouren, the rose has great character.
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'MARIUS' BLANC PAYS D'OC IGP 2015
Michel Chapoutier
F068
Languedoc, France
Vermentino, Terret
Dry, Broad, White. 12.5%
ABlack Olive Tapenade
Michel Chapoutier of the Rhone has created this excellent wine from Vermentino & Terret. Full of Mediterranean white fruit!
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COTES DE GASCOGNE IGP BLANC 2015
Domaine Horgelus
F069
Gascony, France
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, Fruity, White. 11.5%
Aperitif, Goats Cheese
This is a fresh, crisp and full flavoured white from a 58ha estate in Montreal du Gers. A perfect aperitif!!
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PICPOUL DE PINET AC 2015
Domaine de Lauriers
F070
Languedoc, France
Picpoul
Dry, Crisp, White. 12.5%
Aperitif, Oysters, Mussels
This is a super example of Picpoul di Pinet! Crisp and fresh with a palate of citrus fruit & concentration rarely found at this price.
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JURANCON SEC 2012 AC
Laguilhon
F071
Pyrenees, France
Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng
Dry, Broad, White. 12.5%
Gruyere or Comte Cheese!
Really interesting wine! Broad, complex yet dry and balanced. Ripe stone fruit character with crisp acidity. Ideal with Comte!
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CREMANT DE LIMOUX AC 2014
Domaine Antech
F072
Languedoc, France
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac
Dry, Sparkling, White. 12%
Aperitif
This is an historic sparkling wine of the Languedoc using the traditional Mauzac variety. Rich, creamy, delicious!
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CETTE NUITS MERLOT PAYS D'OC IGP 2015
Les Vinobles Foncalieu
F073
Languedoc, France
Merlot
Medium bodied, Red. 12%
Sausages, Mushroom Pate
From the excellent Co-op at Foncalieu, a really very good Merlot with masses of bramble fruit with a gentle cocoa note. Great value!
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VIGNES D'OC ROUGE PAYS D'OC IGP 2015
So Vignerons
F074
Languedoc, France
Syrah, Grenache
Medium bodied, Red. 12.5%
Pic Nic Favourites!
This is a great value, easy drinking red that is full of Southern French Fruit! Supple and smooth, it is ideal for your Pic Nic Favourite!
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'MARIUS' ROUGE PAYS D'OC IGP 2015
Michel Chapoutier
F075
Languedoc, France
Grenache, Syrah
Medium bodied, Red. 12.5%
Toulouse Sausages, Glamorgan Sausages
Michel Chapoutier of the Rhone has created this excellent wine from Grenache & Syrah. It has ripe southern French fruit.
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LANGUEDOC ROUGE IGP 2014
Domaine de Lauriers
F076
Languedoc, France
Grenache, Syrah
Medium bodied, Red. 12.5%
Rabbit Pie
From Beziers in the Languedoc, a blend of Grenache & Syrah. The palate is supple and smooth with ripe, red fruit flavours.
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BARON DE BADASSIERE SYRAH LANGUEDOC IGP
Cave de Pomerols 2015
F077
CLanguedoc, France
Syrah
Full bodied, Red. 13%
Sausages, Field Mushroom
From the same area as Picpoul de Pinet in the Languedoc, this Syrah is bright and ripe with spicy red fruits and cocoa notes!
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COTES DE GASCOGNE IGP ROUGE 2015
Domaine Horgelus
F078
Gascony, France
Merlot, Tannat
Medium bodied, Red. 12.5%
Sandwiches, Soup
The LeMenn family produce this delicious French country wine made from Merlot & the characterful Tannat. Rustic red fruits!
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LANGUEDOC ROUGE AC
Calmel & Joseph 2014
F079
Languedoc, France
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Medium bodied, Red. 14%
Beef/vegetable Curry
An earthy, rustic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan creates this wine of roasted red fruit and smooth tannins.
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COTES DE THONGUE IGP ROUGE 2014
Domaine de Mont d’Hortes
F080
Languedoc, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Full bodied Red. 13.5%
Steak au Poivre
A deep, dark and intense Cabernet Sauvignon from the Languedoc. Full of concentrated Cassis fruit.
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CORBIERES AC ROUGE 2015
Chateau La Bastide
F081
Languedoc, France
Greanche, Mourvedre, Syrah
Medium bodied, Red. 13.5%
Shoulder of Lamb, Ratatouille
Guilheim Durand produces this brilliant Corbieres and has done for many years! Full of Southern French fruit!
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FAUGERES AOP 2013
Calmel & Joseph
F082
Languedoc, France
Syrah, Greanche, Carignan
Medium bodied, Red.13.5%
Shoulder of Lamb, Ratatouille
Calmel & Joseph are powerhouse producers of the Western Languedoc. This Faugeres is excellent with rustic red fruit.
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CARAMANY AOP 2012
Calmel & Joseph
F083
Languedoc, France
Syrah, Greanche, Carignan
Medium bodied, Red. 14%
Wild Boar Sausages
Caramany is a new Cru of the Languedoc and very fine it is too! Deep, rich, black cherry fruit with a dusting of cocoa. Yummy.
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FAUGERES AOP 2013
Domaine Jean – Michel Alquier
F084
Languedoc, France
Syrah, Greanche, Carignan
Medium bodied Red. 14.5%
Lamb Lollipops!
Alquier’s wines are among the best of the Languedoc and are a fine, pure expression of Faugeres. Very fine indeed.
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