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French Country Wines
French country wines (vin de pays) covers a vast style range. The sheer diversity of grapes available from wines grown outside the more illustrious wine growing regions in France is sometimes mind-boggling.
Hugging the mediterranean coast in the south of France, the Languedoc produces a vast array of styles. From the Rhone’esque rich red and white wines based on Syrah, Carignan, Grenache and Mouvedre as well as Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier to the more Bordelais structure in the west of the region. The region has also seen an influx of winemaking talent, both from the rest of France, but more notably from ‘flying winemakers’ looking for a second vintage. Perhaps ironically the influx of ‘new world’ winemaking talent has also meant an influx of new techniques and alot of the traditional ‘fusty’ style of wines that used to come from this part of the country are now a thing of the past.
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2018 Vin Jaune, Domaine Badoz
Savagnin
Aged in oak for over 6 years, under a protective veil of yeast, Vin Jaune is often lauded as one of France's great white wines. Complex and textured the wine has a very nutty and honeyed character with spice and crisp fruit. This rare alpine wine is the perfect match to Comte, the local cheese.
£49.00
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2019 Odyssée, Chateau Nadal Hainault, AOP Cotes de Rousillon
Red Blend
The Odyssee from Chateau Nadal Hainault is a blend of 65% Grenache Noir and 35% Syrah that is packed with red fruits that verge on the exotic. Supple on the palate with mineral undertones and a beautiful freshness.
£17.95
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2022 Les Creisses, Domaine des Creisses, IGP Pays l’Herault
Red Blend
The 2022 Les Creisses is an inviting blend of Syrah (30%), Cabernet (30%), Grenache (25%), Mouvedre (5%), Carignan (5%) and Marselan (5%). Each variety is hand-harvested and vinified seperately before blending and ageing in a mixture of concrete vats and oak barrels for 15 to 18 months. The result is a simply stunning Languedoc red that is enticing, more'ish and a joy to drink.
£29.95
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2023 Alexandrie Muscat Sec, Ch. Nadal Hainault, Cotes Catalanes
Muscat
This dry Muscat is wonderfully aromatic witha bright and fresh nose dominated by exotic fruits. Pear, lychee and stone fruit flavours pack the lively palate alongside typical Muscat aromatics.
£16.95
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2023 Bandol Blanc, La Bastide Blanche, AC Bandol
White Blend
When white Bandol is as good as this it's difficult to see why they don't get as much attention as the Rosés. The Bastide Blanche Bandol Blanc is a terrific blend of Clairette (58%), Ugni Blanc (22%), Bourboulenc (12%) & Rolle (8%) is packed with white peach and fresh herb characters on the nose. The complex palate is multi-layered and textured yet fresh, finishing with a distinct saline tang. This cracking wine shows a beautiful balance of power and elegance and should be on the 'must try' list of every adventurous drinker.
£32.00
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2023 Cahors ‘Coeur de Malbec’, Lionel Osmin, AOP Cahors
MALBEC
This Cahors from Lionel Osmin is very typical of Malbec from Cahors - rich, full-bodied and concentrated with a wealth of blackcurrant and dark fruits, notes of clove tinged spice and mediterranean herbs. This is a great match to a variety of dishes, especially confit duck, coq au vin and hard cheeses.
£18.95
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2023 Gamay, Domaine Moulin Camus, IGP Loire
Gamay
This 100% Gamay from Domaine Moulin Camus comes from grapes grown on a slope of pure mica schist which gives the wine juicy, rounded red fruits a bit of tautness and minerality. A warmer than normal, sulphur free maceration for three days helps bring out some warmth and roundness to the fruit, making it slightly beaujolais'esque but without the bubble gum/commercial edge that one would normally find in this price range.
£13.50
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2023 Grenache Noir, Domaine Nadal Hainault, IGP Cotes Catalanes
Grenache/Garnacha
This Grenache Noir from Nadal Hainault is utterly delightful. The pretty pale ruby colour hints at a wine that is light, but it's by no means a weed. Softly textured in the mouth with bright red fruits and lovely balanced freshness on the finish. The eminently quaffable red wine is made with minimal intervention and no added sulphur. It displays a beautiful lightness and delicacy and could easily take a bit of chilling down in the summer months.
£16.95
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2023 Jurancon Clos Uroulat, Charles Hours, Half Bottle
Petit Manseng
The Jurançon Clos Uroulat is a stunning dessert wine made from 100% Petit Manseng, late harvested in early November. Wonderfully fresh, this botrytis free wine has plenty of honeyed, orange tinged floral fruit with precise and perfectly poised acidity.
£16.95
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2024 3 Sources Macabeu, Dom Nadal Hainault, IGP Cotes Catalanes
Macabeo
The Macabeu grapes for this lively and fresh white are harvested very early to preserve the freshness and delicate characteristics of the grape. It is lively and elegant with pear, citrus and passion fruit on the nose. The palate is lively and fresh too with more pear and citrus fruits along with a floral, Bergamot tinged touch. This spritely and fresh white doesn't have any sulphur added during the whole winemaking process - Different and delicious!
£17.95
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2024 Bandol Rose, La Bastide Blanche
Red Blend
This Bandol Rose from La Bastide Blanche is packed with vibrant wild cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose with tantalising herbal notes. The rounded palate is smooth, rounded and multi-layered with bags of sophisticated fruit and mineral undertones.
£28.95
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2024 Cap a l’Ouest Sauvignon, Domaine de la Bretonniere, IGP
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine de la Bretonniere have been making wine in the Loire for generations. With an utmost respect for the environment and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard they are able to produce vibrant, crisp wines with lovely pure fruit and crisp, balanced acidity. The Cap A l'Ouest Sauvignon is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris and has a bright, pale yellow appearance with golden reflections. The intense bouquet of flowers and lychee follow through to the generous palate that manages to be powerful and fruit-forward whilst retaining freshness and zip with long lasting acidity.
£12.50
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2024 Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette, Pays l’Herault
Chardonnay
The Chardonnay Demi Muid, Domaine la Colombette is a lovely deep golden colour leads to an inviting nose of butter, toastiness and bright citrus and apple fruits. The palate is impeccably balanced with beautifully intergrated oak from fermentation in 600 litre Demi-Muid barrels. Complex, inviting and a true joy to drink.
£21.00
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2024 Duc De Belmonde Cabernet/Syrah, Pays D’oc
Syrah/Shiraz
The Duc de Belmond Cabernet/Syrah has a lovely deep colour in the glass. The nose shows spice, blackberry and cassis with a whiff of oak, and leads to a palate that is round, smooth and spicy.
£11.95
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2024 Duc de Belmonde Malbec, Pays d’Oc
MALBEC
The Duc de Belmonde, (formerly Cuvee M) is a hugely enjoyable single varietal Malbec from the warm, sunny climes of Southern France. Rich and fruit led, yet easy to drink, this is a great match for roasted red meats and summer quaffing favourite.
£11.95
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2024 Jurancon Sec ‘Le Veritable’, Cave de Gan
Gros Manseng
From the foothills of the Pyrenees comes this crisp and beautifully dry Gros Manseng. Grapefruits and baked lemon flavours flesh out the mouthwatering acidity making for a perfect all occasion tipple. Enjoy this cracking white as an aperitif with excellent seafood, asian or spicy foods.
£13.50
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2024 La Foule Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc
Chardonnay
The La Foule Chardonnay is a delicious, fruit led white wine from the Languedoc with ripe fruit, buttery notes and nicely integrated oak. Packed with citrus, pineapple and almond tinged fruit and a tantalising creamy texture, this is a terrific value alternative to entry level white burgundy.
£13.50
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2024 Pinot Noir, Domaine la Colombette, IGP Pays l’Herault
Pinot Noir
This light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Domaine la Colombette is an utterly delicious raspberry and strawberry stashed red wine which over delivers on quality for the price.
£13.95
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2024/25 Carignan Vielle Vignes De Chansac, Pays De Herault
Carignan
The Carignan Vielle Vignes De Chansac from Pays De Herault is a great value, everyday red packed with berry and cherry fruit flavours, a hint of spice with gentle and rounded tannins on the lovely soft finish. What's not to like?
£10.95
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2025 Grenache Rose, Domaine la Colombette, Magnum
Grenache/Garnacha
This delightful rosé from the superb and pioneering Pugibet family in the Languedoc is not only our best selling Rose but one of our best selling wines full stop. Pale, fresh and with soft red berry fruits and nicely poised acidity, this is the perfect easy drinking summer rosé.
£24.95
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2025 Grenache Rose, Domaine La Colombette, Pays D’Herault
Grenache/Garnacha
The Grenache Rose from La Colombette is pale and fresh with soft red berry fruits and nicely poised acidity.This is the perfect easy drinking summer rosé.
£9.95
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2025 La Baie Orientale, Lionel Osmin, IGP Comtes Tolosan
White Blend
This wonderful blend of Muscat, Muscadelle, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Riesling from the south-west of France has to be a one of a kind. The Baie Orientale from Lionel Osmin is a winemaking triumph, balancing aromatic complexity and freshness with aplomb. This intriguing wine displays varietal characters of rose petal, lychee and melon alongside superbly balanced acidity, making it an ideal match to spicier dishes.
£16.95
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2025 Le Rollier Rose, Estandon, IGP Mediterranee
Cinsault
A very provencal style of rosé with aromas of white peach, citrus and hints of red summer fruits. Elegant, easy going and superb value for money.
£12.50
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2025 Les Betes Rousses Rouge, IGP Pays D’Herault
Carignan
The Les Betes Rousses Rouge is very easy going with hints of spice, plums and red berries on the nose, it is beautfully rounded and balanced, with gentle tannins on the finish. A cracking mid-week red.
£10.95
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