You could dedicate your life to exploring French wine and not even make a dent in what this great nation produces. Here is a mixed case of 12 to hopefully set you on your way. There is a nice mix of classic and contemporary wines along with a couple of forgotten regions like the mighty Malbec from Cahors.
Caves de Saumur 'Les Pouches' Saumur BLANC Loire Valley - £9.99
Exotic green fruit and fleshy peaches, amazing aromatics and a lovely maritime feel
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine Font Mars Languedoc - £10.99
Classic, light, dry French wine which is perfect with salads and seafood in the sun.
Chardonnay 'Les Prunelles' Bruno Andreu Languedoc - £9.99
Lovely citrus and fleshy apple quality along with ripe tropical fruit notes.
Meyer Fonne Gentil Alsace – £11.99
Fresh and grapey nose with delightful aromatics with the citrus lime character of the Riesling in the background. Very versatile wine to pair with fish.
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec Domaine Sergent Madiran - £12.99
Wonderfully intense blend of Petit and Gros Manseng with lime and citrus fruit.
Elegant Pinot Noir notes of cherry, cut flowers and red fruit but also deeper spicy notes, pepper and chocolate.
Cahors 'L'Envol du Prince' Domaine du Prince Cahors - £11.99
Silky smooth Malbec with red and black currant fruit, damson and chocolate notes. The wine is aged in concrete vats for one year which brings freshness to the wine.
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 'Les Rouilleres' Frederic Mabileau Loire Valley - £14.99
Attractive and textured Cabernet Franc with delicious red fruit flavours, gentle spice and a freshness that brings the whole wine together.
