Vive La France! French Reds Dozen

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Savour a fresh, pure Rhône Grenache made by Thierry Ferlay, Merlot-rich Bordeaux from Ludovic Roussillon, one of the top viticulteurs in Bordeaux’s Entre-Deux-Mers, and a second small estate classic from 2020. "Tasting the 2020s was a real joy." writes Jancis Robinson MW. We think you'll agree. From France’s deep south enjoy a pure seductive and velvety black fruit-laced Syrah, and a very classy Syrah blend from Mas de Daumas Gassacs, today now known as the one true ‘Grand Cru’ of France's south. Cabalié Vieilles Vignes, a luxurious old vine Grenache based blend rounds off the case, which includes five Gold winners.

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La Porte des Princes Grenache 2022

Smooth, fruit-filled red from the southern Rhône – all Grenache, similar to Châteauneuf, but fresher

3.5 / 5 stars - 2 Reviews

Normally $26.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Grenache

France

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2027

Awards

Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

With Gold medals galore, Thierry Ferlay has made wine all over the world but remains fondest of the warm, ripe reds of the southern Rhône. He also adores their chief grape, Grenache – the most important variety in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In fact he’s in charge of winemaking at this renowned appellation’s only co-operative winery, where all the growers are part-owners of the enterprise. Naturally, maximising quality is at the forefront of their minds, which explains this wine’s exceptional flavour and value. Made purely from Grenache, it has irresistible raspberry fruit, hints of spice and a peppery edge. Enjoy with ratatouille, lamb chops and homemade burgers. And because it’s so smooth and not too heavy, it’s ideal sipping on its own, too.

Domaine La Lirande Syrah 2021

Dark, smoky black fruit and spice

5.0 / 5 stars - 1 Review

Normally $24.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Syrah

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2024

Awards

Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2022

Silver , Concours International de Lyon, 2022

Wine Summary

Our scout and buyer for the Languedoc is Mark Hoddy. He's always searching out the vineyards of the Languedoc and further south to the Roussillon, to check out the vintage and the finest parcels of grapes. This is an ace find Mark discovered last vintage via an old friend in Corbières. Close by is Domaine La Lirande, a small estate that enjoyed a great vintage in 2019 and again in 2020 (remember that long, sunny growing season?). The Syrah stood out for quality and, too good to blend, the winemaker kept it solo. Mark reserved the lot in both vintages. Seductive ripe black fruit, velvety, with smoky liquorice and wild herb notes. It's young, so best with hearty dishes and at a barbecue. After a few months, it'll be delicious on its own.

Pensée de Gassac 2021

From the one First Growth of the Languedoc, this is a lovely silky, warm-fruit and herbal red

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Normally $26.00 a bottle

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Red - Light to Medium Bodied

Syrah Based Blend

France

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Bronze , International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2022

88pts , International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2022

, International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2022

Silver , Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2022

Wine Summary

Since Samuel Guibert returned from 7 years' experience winemaking in New Zealand, he's been reinvigorating his family's already exceptional estate with new ideas. His parents Aimé and Véronique founded the property in the late '60s. Former glovemakers to royalty, they discovered from a friend, the emininent Henry Enjalbert, that they had chosen an amazing site for their vineyards, with the potential to make magnificent Grand Cru style wines. Formed over thousands of years by slowly shifting glaciers, the poor, well drained soils are perfect for vines. History has shown this prognosis to be correct and Gassac is now known as the one true ‘Grand Cru’ of the south. Pensée is a real taste of the Languedoc – ripe black herbal fruit and tobacco spice.

Château Moulin du Prieur 2021

Velvety smooth, richly fruity and deliciously supple drinking. Modern-style, great-value Bordeaux

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Normally $28.00 a bottle

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Red - Light to Medium Bodied

Merlot

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Wine Summary

Ludovic Roussillon is one of the top viticulteurs in Bordeaux’s Entre-Deux-Mers. He knows how to coax the very best out of his soils to get the most flavour in his grapes. Work hard in the vineyard and the wine almost makes itself, he says. We’ve worked with Ludovic for a number of years, enjoying both his red and his white from Château Le Coin. This is another wine from his vineyards – mostly Merlot, with a little Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon – all vinified to bring out the fruit richness, supported by sleek tannins. Rethink Bordeaux with this supple, generously fruity, rounded red. It’s already drinking really well, with or without food. Roast beef, full flavoured pasta dishes, charcuterie, cheese – this wine is very versatile.

Château Duprat 2020

Of "an outstanding quality level”

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Normally $27.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot Based Blend

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Awards

Gold , Concours des Feminalise-Beaume, 2021

Silver , Lyon International Competition, 2021

Wine Summary

Bordeaux has been blessed in recent years with a run of terrific vintages. Jeb Dunnock recently wrote, "Bordeaux has another terrific vintage on its hands with 2020", while Jancis Robinson MW wrote, "Tasting the 2020s was a real joy." Here, we present a charming petit château Bordeaux from a small estate, close to the Garonne, in the south of the Entre-Deux-Mers. At 100 metres altitude and planted on sand, clay and silt soils, its vines – Merlot, plus Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon – thrive and have produced this most attractive claret. Already appealing, the wine is still young, so it's best opened early and decanted. A fine, well structured and well-balanced red to serve with classic red meat dishes, a rich veggie casserole or cheese.

Cabalié Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022

Rich and inky wine from old vine French Grenache and Carignan

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Normally $26.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Grenache Based Blend

France

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Silver , Lyon International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Hervé Sabardeil, our winemaker with limitless talent, has been making Cabalié, the big, ripe Catalan red, for over 15 years. He added the old-vine (Vieilles Vignes) edition in 2011, originally as a one off, but it was so popular we insisted he did it again. And again! The magic to this punchy red is really in the vines. At 60 to 100-years-old, yields are minute (about half of a Grand Cru claret). As a rule of thumb, the smaller the yield, the more concentrated the fruit, the more flavoursome the wine! That’s why we call it Cabalié’s Big Brother. Still made in the same style that was beloved by the Roman centurions and now our customers too, it packs even more flavour than the original. Ideal with garlic-roasted lamb, rich stews or cheese. “Nose of black fruits with white pepper and liquorice touches. Silky, solid attack driven by stewed fruits. A great wine...” (Gold medal, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge).

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