France
France’s wine and spirits industry stands as a benchmark of quality and tradition, producing iconic wines from prestigious regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy alongside exceptional spirits such as Cognac and Armagnac. Renowned for its commitment to terroir and meticulous craftsmanship, the industry offers discerning consumers a rich tapestry of flavors and experiences that reflect the depth of French heritage.
Lugny 2018 Cremant De Bourgogne
$37.9950% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. This exceptionally priced Burgundian sparkler offers a terrific chance to try a relatively rare commodity in our market. This Gold Medal-winning bubbly (Concours des Vins Burgondia) has suggestions of toasted bread and nuts on both the nose and palate, with tangy citrus and a hint of tea. Well-balanced, crisp and refreshing.
Monterail 2021 Costieres De Nimes
$21.99Dense and deep red with purple highlights. The nose is ripe with red fruit compote, mixed with a touch of spice. The full bodied mouthfeel and harmonious palate is loaded with ripe fruit and silky tannins with an excellent lengthy finish. This beautiful Rhône is an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats and Mediterranean cuisine.
Lugny Cremant Rose
$34.99Clear and bright pink with enticing floral aromas backed by notes of ripe plums, licorice and fresh strawberry. Fresh and fruity on the palate with intense flavors of red berries. Balanced and refreshing with a fine mousse.
Cailleteau Bergeron 2022 Futs De Chene
$36.9980% Merlot,10% Cab Sauv, 10% Malbec.
Perfumed and ripe with black fruits and a generous smooth texture. Seductive hints of tannins from the wood aging and the black-plum fruits. Rich and generous.
Cedre 2022 Marcel Malbec Igp
$22.99100% Malbec. Dark red colour. A very fruity nose, both powerful and elegant, it is perfectly round and soft on the palate with great fruit intensity. Enjoy this wine by itself, or pair with cheese, pizzas, grilled meat or pastas.
Envyfols 2022 Gsm
$22.9945% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre.
Delicious ripe fruits on the nose accent the full-bodied mouth. The supple tannins provides a quintessential “GSM” character. A delicious pick for any time of the year!
Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffes
$43.99An utterly charming Saumur-Champigny that comes from a selection of vines planted on limestone tuffe soils. Ripe, juicy and bursting with velvety redcurrant and bramble fruit, gentle acidity on the palate and notes of sweet earth, smoke and cherry towards the finish.
Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Sancerre
$54.99Tremendous depth of fruit married perfectly with mineral aromas. The palate is complex and impressive, mixing zesty fruit, tropical nuances and a ripe fruit core, plus some smokiness, striking minerality and a fine balance to finish.
Champalou 2022 Vouvray Sec
$46.99A delicate straw yellow in colour. Aromas of green apples and quince. Dry, supple and elegant on the palate with further green fruit notes. The crisp finish makes this an ideal food wine. Try with a wild rice salad, escalopes of pork with a fennel and green bean salad or with a simple grilled trout.
Clos Cibonne 2022 Cuvee Tradition Rouge
$76.99A dark ruby red with a full body and mellow tannins. Thick, sweet and complex on the finish and marked by aromas of spices and black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberries.
Chatelet 2018 Hautes Cotes De Nuits
$44.99Look for red fruit (strawberry and cherry) and hints of violets and spice. Fine, medium- bodied tannins on the palate with soft and refreshing acidity round out this savoury Burgundian red. Utterly delicious on its own and versatile with food.
For wine lovers looking for that rare bottle of Red Burgundy that truly over delivers for the price. This Pinot Noir will stand out on the shelf for being one of the very few offerings under $45.00
Aydie 2019 Madiran Ode D’Aydie
$41.99100% Tannat.
The nose is a medley of dark fruits like black cherry, blackberry and plum. The palate is rich and round, oozing with dark chocolate, cardamom and a hint of violet enhanced by rich, round tannins and sweet oak notes.
93 Pts. – Wine Enthusiast
Fleury Brut Rose Saignee
$119.99100% Pinot Noir made by maceration with all of the skins in contact with all of the juice – yet remains incredibly elegant in both weight and style.
In the glass it has a wonderful, fresh Pinot Noir nose of strawberry fruit and forest air intrigue.
Feret Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Superieur
$31.99Fresh, sleek plum and cassis fruit flavors. A graphite edge and flash of spice add delicious length to the finish.
