France

One of the most important wine countries that is responsible, either through production or imitation, for much of what is made today around the globe, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, regular to fortified. One of the greatest strengths of France as a wine producing country is the diversity of its climate. Champagne in the North is a cool continental, Bordeaux is Maritime, while the Languedoc in the South has a hot Mediterranean climate. Overlaid is the variety of soil types that, combined, contribute to the notion of terroir -- the sense of place. Last, but certainly not least, France's appellation system, which was created in the early 20th Century to define wine regions and their boundaries and impose strict rules around winemaking practices, is a model for other wine regions. Protecting the names of French wines and guaranteeing the quality and provenance of the products themselves are its key objectives. Most other wine countries have designed appellation systems based on the French one.

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  • Mixed-Case-Bold-French-Reds 1000

    Mixed Case – Bold French Reds

    The Languedoc and Rhone Valley regions are known to produce some of the most bold and assertive wines in France. This mixed 6 packs provides and introduction to some of the most common grapes of these regions which include Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. If you enjoy full-bodied reds and silky tannins, this case is for you!

    $39.50
  • Mixed-Case-Bordeaux-Trio -

    Mixed Case – Bordeaux Trio

    The Bordeaux Trio case offers a selection representing the dry styles of wine found in the appellation. Bordeaux has always been known for its stellar reds, but also has some exceptional dry white wines and more recently, is gaining a reputation for delicious rosé. Try them all in this intriguing mixed case.

    $38.95
  • Baudry-Dutour-Cuvee-Marie-Justine-Rosé

    Baudry Dutour Cuvee Marie Justine Rosé 2021

    Salmon-hued colour, intense nose of exotic fruits with aromas of peach and citrus. In the mouth the wine is dry but exhibits very good fruit concentration. Crisp and refreshing yet complex, this rose serves to elevate the experience of white wine drinkers and to convince red wine drinkers that they should expand their horizons!

    $23.50
  • Chateau-la-Liquiere-Nos-Racines

    Chateau de la Liquiere “Nos Racines” Faugeres 2020

    REDUCED PRICE: Was $39.50, NOW $37.50

    $37.50
  • Chateau-Du-Courlat-Lussac-Saint-Emilion

    Chateau Du Courlat Lussac Saint Emilion 2020

    The 2015 Château Courlat Lussac Saint-Émilion is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and is matured in a combination of 35% stainless steel, 35% concrete vats and 30% first and second use French oak barrels. Expect a dark purple wine with open and forward aromas of sweet plum and red berries with a hint of vanilla. The wine is plush and round in the mouth displaying lingering ripe cherry, strawberry, cassis and red licorice flavours. 2015 was considered an excellent vintage in the region producing rich, harmonious and well-structured wines suitable for medium term aging.

    $29.95
  • Chateau-Les-Vieux-Ormes-Lalande-de-Pomerol

    Chateau Les Vieux Ormes Lalande de Pomerol 2019

    Lalande de Pomerol is an emerging satellite to the more famous Pomerol. Once considered the poor cousin to Pomerol, Lalande has garnered considerable attention over the past 20 years. A small stream, the Barbanne, is all that separates the two zones, yet many of the vineyards within Lalande share the same geology with Pomerol.

    $32.95
  • Domaine-Dampt-Chablis

    Domaine Dampt Chablis 2020

    Domaine Daniel Dampt is one of the most well-regarded Chablis producers, creating wines of exceptional purity and freshness. Chablis is 100% Chardonnay grown on soils with fossilized shellfish. Because of that, the wine is a perfect pairing for oysters. Fresh lemon and green apple, an elegant minerality, with a lively finish. Fresh, elegant and concentrated. Drink now and over the next 4 years.

    $43.50
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    $24.95
  • Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre 2022

    Sancerre, in the upper Loire Valley, is the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc in Europe — crisp and fruity, with racy acidity. The soil is composed of limestone and fossilized seashells, which gives the wine an unmistakable minerality. This wine displays a limpid, pale yellow hue with golden highlights. Expressive on the nose, combining floral fragrances with aromas of white peach and exotic fruit (pineapple, passion fruit). Well-balanced and honest on entry, the wine is underpinned by freshness and powerful, long-lasting acidity on the finish, revealing a lovely minerality.

    $41.95
  • Domaine-de-la-Villaudiere-Sancerre-Heritage-Red

    Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre Heritage Red 2019

    With a deep, intense ruby hue, the wine opens with an expressive, harmonious blend of grilled, smoked and toasted aromas with fruity notes (ripe dark berries). On the palate, the wine shows beautiful silky, velvety body with the same lovely blend of red fruit aromas and melted nuances created by well-integrated oak. With structure and a long red fruit aftertaste, this Sancerre should only be enjoyed after 12 months of aging.

    $43.50
  • Domaine-de-la-Villaudiere-Silex-Blanc

    Domaine de la Villaudiere Silex Sancerre 2021

    Silex is a selection of Villaudiere’s oldest vines planted on clay-flint hillsides of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre and Sancerre. This area has rare silex soils with a higher proportion of flint which continues into the communes of Pouilly Fumé. Grown sustainably without herbicides, this rare terroir gives a classic Sauvignon Blanc remarkable ageing potential.

    $47.95
  • Domaine-Gerard-Courbis-Saint-Joseph-Vieilles-Vignes

    Domaine Gerard Courbis Saint Joseph Vieilles Vignes 2020

    The estate’s top Saint-Joseph bottling is the 2020 Domaine Gérard Courbis Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes. A selection from their finest old vines, this cuvee is aged for 24 months in a combination of barriques and larger 600 lt. oak barrels.

    $51.95
  • domaine-jean-monnier-meursault-la-barre

    Domaine Jean Monnier Meursault la Barre 2017

    This climat is a former quarry and is named for the size of a stone facing. This wine has an elegant nose showing white flowers and citrus, and a palate that is both lively as well as dense, ample and powerful. Notes of butter and brioche come through and linger on the long fresh finish.

    $125.00
  • Domaine-Lapalus-Macon-Milly-Lamartine-White

    Domaine Lapalus Macon Milly Lamartine White 2021

    Made from Chardonnay grown on limestone soil. Good complexity, lemon and fresh pineapple aromas. Spice notes. On the palate there are white floral notes. Vibrant acidity. Good minerality. A fine and precise wine . Very pleasant from now on. Very good with fish and seafood.

    $31.95
  • Domaine-Saint-Michel-Cotes-du-Rhone

    Domaine Saint Michel Cotes du Rhone 2021

    An outstanding cuvée from a small family estate, in a fantastic vintage. Run by the Boyers from their Medieval fortified house in the Rhone valley. A delicious, classic red from southern Rhone. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, it is fresh and fruity. Traditional vinification in concrete tanks, using low temperature fermentation (under 20°C / 68°F). Maceration in tanks for 2 to 4 weeks. Alluring notes of raspberry preserve, violet and pronounced notes of dried thyme and rosemary accent this sun-drenched Grenache/Syrah/Carignan blend. Baked black-cherry and grape-jelly flavors are hedonistic and dense. Supple, silky texture is contrasted by pleasantly ripe gripping tannins and lingering notes of earth and spice on the finish.

    $21.50
  • Domaine-Thenard-Givry-Cellier-aux-Moines

    Domaine Thenard Givry Cellier aux Moines 2018

    With a southerly exposure, this 3.22 hectare vineyard is a mix of clay and lime. Oak barrels are used in fermentation bringing about soft and subtle tannins. The “Cellier aux Moines” parcel is very old with records dating back to 1258. With a terrific currant color, and a rich, intense fruit bouquet with aromas of ripe dark berries, this Pinot Noir has lots of sweet, pure fruit on the palate. It is a beautifully balanced, velvety wine that offers good power, backend persistence and a lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed after a long aging period.

    $56.95
  • Marcel-Cabelier-Cotes-du-Jura-Trousseau

    Marcel Cabelier Cotes du Jura Trousseau 2020

    The Côtes du Jura appellation encompasses the entire vineyard area of the Jura. The grape variety Trousseau (also known as Bastardo) comprises about 5% of the total vineyard plantings and is one of the regions signature varieties. If you enjoy Pinot Noir, you are likely to also appreciate the complex and earthy character of Trousseau. The 2020 vintage was a warm vintage in Jura and the resulting wines are fuller and richer than previous examples. Expected a cherry red wine which shows distinct aromas of strawberry jam, black cherries, violets, tea and spice. The palate is very juicy and refined with notes of ripe red fruits and underbrush with a lingering, mouth-watering finish.

    $32.00
  • Marcel-Cabelier-LEtoile-Chardonnay

    Marcel Cabelier L’Etoile Chardonnay 2020

    L’Etoile is a very small Appellation within the Jura region, so named as it’s limestone rich soils contain fossils that mirror the 5 points of a star. As well, the village is surrounded by 5 hills which also mimic the star formation.

    $32.95
  • Racine-Pinot-Noir

    Racine Pinot Noir 2021

    Made from Pinot Noir grown at vineyards located between 300 and 400 metres in Limoux. Light to medium ruby colour with a moderately intense nose of red berries and boiled candy. The palate is medium bodied with generous red berries, black licorice and some cake spice. Tannins are very soft and there is good acidity, making this a wine which is suited to enjoying with food.

    $23.95

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