TASTING NOTES
Pretty, elegant and juicy. Lemon sherbet, vibrant and really tasty. Mouth-watering hints of elderflower and savoury traces of sage for balance.Armit Wines
moreFRANCE
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.
Bottle 75cl £31.68
Case of 6 £190.08
2017 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet
Bottle 75cl £31.68
Bottle 75cl £31.68
Case of 6 £190.08
TASTING NOTES
An incredibly full aroma, this fantastically scented demi-sec has soft notes of summer garden and citrus fruit salad. White peach, jasmine and lemon peel give the wine a stunning delicacy coupled by an amazing vibrancy as the sugars dance like a ballerina on the tongue. Impeccable balance between fondant fancy vanilla notes and a mineral laciness that lingers on and...
more2016 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet
Bottle 75cl £31.68
Bottle 75cl £15.94
Case of 12 £191.14
TASTING NOTES
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, this is a delicate style of Sancerre Rosé which has a fresh, mineral and peachy aroma lifted by vibrant, zesty scents. There are notes of redcurrant and soft raspberry on the clean and linear palate which leads to a long and elegant finish. A real thing of beauty, this is delicious on its own...
more2016 Sancerre Rosé, Fernand Girard
Bottle 75cl £15.94
Bottle 75cl £32.08
TASTING NOTES
This fantastically scented demi-sec has a softly accented aroma of pink grapefruit, white peach and lemon peel. There is a delicate nature to this wine whose texture is gentle, silken and incredibly pure. With impeccable balance, the softness and acidity combine to a thrilling finish which simply crackles with energy and finesse. A really remarkable wine that is hard to...
more2015 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet
Bottle 75cl £32.08
Bottle 75cl £32.10
Case of 6 £192.60
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£68.20
Case of 3 £204.60
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£17.56
Case of 12 £210.60
TASTING NOTES
Beautifully pure, floral nose. On the palate a racy, energetic feel with nuances of stone fruit, acacia, brioche and underlying minerality. Lovely purity and vitality run like a vein through the wine, which has a long, crisp, slightly nutty finish. Exemplary Blanc de Blancs and great apéritif style. Deliciously precise with high toned citrus fruit providing thrilling focus and definition....
moreCuis 1er Cru, Champagne Gimonnet
Bottle 75cl £32.10
Bottle 75cl £32.10
Case of 6 £192.60
Pureté Brut Nature, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £32.10
Magnum 150cl £64.22
Case of 3 £192.64
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£27.60
Case of 6 £165.60
TASTING NOTES
Golden in colour with fine bubbles. Rich scents of biscuit, brioche, honey, yellow plum, grapefruit and butter. Citrus, plum and grapefruit flavours on the palate with zesty lemon peel, notes of honey and yeast, all underpinned with mouthwatering acidity. Elegant, fruity and rich, with a very long length.
moreGrande Réserve Brut, Beaumont des Crayères
Magnum 150cl £64.22
Bottle 75cl £32.12
Case of 6 £192.64
TASTING NOTES
50% pinot meunier, 40% pinot noir, 10% chardonnay from Cumières, this is the classic non-vintage expression of Geoffroy’s house style. The rich fig and red apple fruits create a compelling contrast with crisp acidity and tight grapefruit and lemon notes. Three years on lees makes for generous maturity, reinforcing honey and fruit cake spice and a deliciously creamy texture. Wonderful,...
moreExpression Brut, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £32.12
Bottle 75cl £16.08
2016 Sancerre, Fernand Girard
Bottle 75cl £16.08
Bottle 75cl £16.08
Case of 12 £192.94
2017 Sancerre, Fernand Girard
Bottle 75cl £16.08
Bottle 75cl £16.08
2016 Chablis Domaine de la Genillotte, Domaine Sourice Depuydt
Bottle 75cl £16.08
Bottle 75cl £16.18
Double Magnum 300cl
Single bottle£95.32
TASTING NOTES
You could be forgiven for thinking this is a 2009 vintage GV, such is the richness, density and openness of the nose. There is an incredibly attractive array of blackberries, blackcurrant, figs and toffee all complemented by a lovely mineral finish. The mouth watering palate is ripe and juicy, exuding luscious dark fruit and excellent acidity. A mix of stony...
more2011 Château Grand Village Rouge, Bordeaux Supérieur, Château Grand Village
Bottle 75cl £16.18
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.
Buy from our diverse selection of French wine online today.