French Classics
Château du Gaby ~ Canon-Fronsac AOC 2002
Smooth Elegant Reds,13%
A beautifully developing 2002 Merlot-dominant Right Bank Bordeaux. Still full of fruit - damsons, ripe plums, mulberries etc – and sweet spices and fudge from the oak ageing; very smooth tannins
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Vincent Gaudry ~ Sancerre AC 'Cigale' 2014
Crisp Light Whites,12.5%
A wine of contrasts - relatively full-bodied yet crisp & light, subtle yet full of flavours. Bio-dynamic to express the unique terroir, it is a very classy Sancerre. Perfect match for seafood and fish dishes, spring vegetables and goat's cheese
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Yann Chave ~ Crozes Hermitage AC 2014
Smooth Elegant Reds,13%
Amazingly smooth and fruity Northern Rhône wine from Syrah grape; its elegance and balance are typical of the best Crozes Hermitage wines
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Domaine Lavantureux Frères ~ Chablis AOC 2015
Crisp Light Whites,12.5%
This is a lovely unoaked Chardonnay displaying classic Chablis characteristics - apple and lemon, minerality and floral notes; fresh and light yet really smooth texture and a long, long finish. Delicious!
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Domaine Lucien Thomas ~ Saint Véran AOC 'Tradition' 2016
Rich Creamy Whites,13%
A beautiful white Burgundy from an under-rated appellation and a fabulous vintage - what's not to love?
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Domaine de Maucaillou ~ Margaux AC 2014
Smooth Elegant Reds,12.5%
Classic Left Bank Bordeaux from one of the most prestigious appellations, Margaux.
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TastingNotes
This French Classics mixed case showcases three red and three white French wines (two bottles of each), all of which are classics - and all from my list. I never include any cheap "fillers".
French wine sales in the UK have fallen over the last twenty years or so as the "New World" improved its wine offering and its marketing. But there is no denying that France can still produce some fabulous and very recognisable wines.
It was difficult to narrow down my choice but in the end I have included a Left Bank Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon dominant), a Right Bank Bordeaux (Merlot dominant), a Crozes Hermitage, a Chablis, a Sancerre and an amazing white Burgundy. See above for a summary or click on each wine for more details.