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FRANCE
France benefits from a range of locations and climates that are suitable for growing wines, resulting in a diverse range of varieties and styles. Emphasis remains as much on tradition as technology, with particular significance placed on the expression of terroir. The finest wine-producing regions are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhône.
Other significant areas include Alsace, Beaujolais, Chablis, Jura, Loire, and south west France. A predominantly red wine-producing country, less than a quarter of all wine consumed in France is white.
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2012 Sancerre Rosé, Fernand Girard
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TASTING NOTES
Produced from equal parts of old Pinot Noir and Gamay vines, there is an impressive level of fruit on the nose with a lovely touch of sweet spice and savouriness. The palate displays a good mix of red and dark berries supported by a good structure of fine tannins and refreshing acidity resulting in a surprisingly complex experience and a...
more2013 Bourgogne Passetoutgrains L'Exception, Domaine Michel Lafarge
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An expressive and richly textured wine with deep plum and cassis aromas, the 2016 seems smoother and darker than the 2015. On the palate, succulent ripe fruits and a hint of spice on the finish mingle with wild herbs and lavender. This wine will be delicious in a few years. Drink from 2018.
more2016 Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus, Bouchard Père et Fils
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Case of 12 £178.78
2014 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Becassonne, Domaine André Brunel
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2012 Châteauneuf du Pape, Les Trois Sources, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
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Case of 12 £181.54
2013 Sancerre Rosé, Fernand Girard
Bottle 75cl £15.13
Bottle 75cl £15.14
Case of 12 £181.54
2012 Rosé Brigue Prestige, Château de Brigue
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50% of the base wine comes from the 2011 vintage with the remainder from the Reserve Solera (started in 1988) of 20 other vintages. The classic Blanc de Blanc nose of green apples and bright lemon is accompanied with a gentle ginger spice. The palate is elegant with a purity, freshness and focus. Lovely flavours of fresh pear and green...
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2010 Château Grand Village Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc, Château Grand Village
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As with the dry wines Le Mont seems a little more open and opulent than the Clos du Bourg. The nose has more expression and lift with delicate ginger notes and riper pear and quince. The palate is round and textured with a palpable sweetness but great grip and drive. Mineral and precise this is a fantastic example of what...
more2014 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet
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2009 Crozes Hermitage Rouge Thalabert, Domaine Jaboulet Ainé
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FRENCH WINE
The most widely planted variety of French wine is Carignan, with other significant red varieties being Grenache, Merlot, Cinsaut and Cabernet Sauvignon. Ugni Blanc dominates the white grape plantings as the main variety used in the production of Cognac. The other principal white French wine varieties are Chardonnay and Sémillon.
WINE FROM FRANCE
From the full-bodied red Cabernet Sauvignons of Bordeaux and crisp white Sancerres of the Loire, to fine French sparkling wines from Champagne and beyond, start sampling our diverse French wines lists today.
FRENCH WINE REGIONS
The variety of conditions between, and even within, the main French wine regions, is what makes wine in France so diverse and exciting. From Champagne in the north, whose cooler climate necessitates labour intensive processes to produce their renowned sparkling wines, to Bordeaux in the west, home to around 10,000 French wine producers. Select robust reds from Rhône, fresh whites and sparkling wines from the Loire Valley. Or revel in the warmth of the Mediterranean coast, where sun-drenched vines produce fruity reds and refreshing rosés from Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence in the South of France.
Our selection of French wines has been curated from all corners of this wine loving country.
FRENCH WINE PRODUCERS
Armit Wines is proud of the relationship we’ve built with some of the most revered French wine producers in the country. Sample French wine’s rising stars like Agathe Bursin from Alsace, or explore more established producers of wine in France. The Guinaudeau family, producers of Château Lafleur and Château Grand Village are famed for the quality of their Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux Blanc wines. While Domaine Huet is one of the greatest producers of single-vineyard Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. We are also delighted to be the exclusive UK agency for the wonderful Champagne Gimonnet.
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