French Wines: La Belle France!
At Corkage, we offer a fine selection of French wines. Our sommeliers have hand selected bottles that you wouldn’t ordinarily find on your local shop shelf. Shop online at our independent wine shop or pop into Corkage on Chapel Row to talk to the experts.
French Chardonnay
Out of our selection of French wines, this one is from a lesser known village. It has exceptional ripeness, texture and fine minerality.
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Auxey-Duresses Vieilles Vignes 2015, Domaine Vincent Girardin
This wine is a very fine example of (almost) Côte-de-Beaune Chardonnay, with a combination of the exceptional ripeness, texture and very fine minerality that you’d expect to find in its more illustrious neighbours Meursault and Puligny just down the hill.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grape: Chardonnay
Volume: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Vintage: 2015
Price: £32.50
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Food pairing at home:
Pair this delightful classic with a traditional roast chicken or turkey.
Food pairing at Corkage:
PIGEON, roast breasts, lentils, walnuts & Sherry vinegar
PARTRIDGE – char grilled spatchcock, wild garlic, smoked almonds
French Dessert Wine (Red)
For those of you with a sweeter tooth, we offer a lovely selection of dessert French wines. Available in-store at our independent wine shop or for online purchase, with free delivery for local orders.
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Banyuls 2016 (50cl), Domaine de Valcros
Vin Doux Naturel made from Grenache. Refreshing and spicy with raisin fruit cake flavours.
Country: France
Region: Banyuls, Roussillon
Style: Sweet
Character: Dessert
Grapes: Grenache
Product Type: Biodynamic, Natural, Organic
Price: £17.75
Size: 500ml
Food pairing at home:
Enjoy this French dessert wine on its own as a digestif or pair with a rich dessert, like sticky toffee pudding.
Food pairing at Corkage:
CHOCOLATE – St. Emilion of chocolate, rich orange sauce & candied walnuts
French Sauvignon Blanc
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Moulin des Dames, Château Tour des Gendres 2017
Superbly rich and full-bodied, this is a very ripe expression of a barrel aged Sauvignon Blanc from the Bergerac region in the south of France. Complex with flavours of apricot and citrus.
Country: France
Region: Bergerac
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Volume: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2017
Price: £27
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Food pairing at home:
A delicious white wine for creamy white meat dishes, truffles, Risottos and shellfish or blue cheese.
Food pairing at Corkage:
BACON, smoked bacon, Bath Blue, pickled beet, plum & cashew salad
SPUDS – triple cooked chips, truffle mayo
ARANCINI – 3 cheese, arrabiata sauce
French Dessert Wine (White)
Impress your guests with this exquisite dessert wine. Its flavour evolves with generous notes of melon, acacia honey and candied citrus through to a taut finish of brown sugar, candied orange and a hint of minerality.
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Castelnau de Suduiraut, Sauternes 2013
Voluptuous notes of sugared almonds, acacia honey and candied fruits. True rich elegance of Semillon.
Country: France
Region: Gironde
Grape: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Volume: 375ml
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2013
Price: £19.75
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Food pairing at home:
With notes of candied fruit and brown sugar, this dessert wine can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a dessert.
Food pairing at Corkage:
BREAD & BUTTER – panettone bread & butter pudding, cream
Case of French Red Wines (6 bottles)
If it’s a case of wine you’re looking for, this case of Minervois red French wines is currently on sale and guaranteed to deliver bang for your buck. Pick up in-store on Chapel Row or order online with free local delivery.
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Case of 6 Minervois, ‘Tradition’ Chateau De L’Herbe Sainte 2018
Bright, deep red with a very typical nose of black fruit, black olive, cedar and garrigue. On the palate, a dense fruit led wine with well-integrated tannins and the same, delicious rich southern range of aromas.
Country: France
Region: Minervois
Grape: Syrah, Carignan, Grenache Noir
Volume: 750ml x6
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2018
Price: £65
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Food pairing at home:
Pair with roast rump of lamb, goat’s cheese, red meats, game, cassoulet, cheeses, duck confit.
Food pairing at Corkage:
CÔTE DE BOEUF– Roast beef, relish, marrow, peppercorn sauce
VENISON – ragu of Venison, pappardelle
PORK BELLY, ‘tacos’, crackling & peanut crumb, sriracha mayo
Burgundy Fine Wine Case of 6
Treat yourself to a trip around Burgundy with this fantastic case of fine wines. Currently on sale, you won’t get another offer like it! Buy online today and receive free local delivery or pop in-store and chat to the experts.
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Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Style: Mixed, Red, White
Character: Elegant, Fragrant, Full & Ripe, Mineral
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Size: 750ml x6
