Wines of France
France has everything when it comes to wine - classic regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne that have been making great wines for centuries as well as up and coming regions everywhere. Quality has improved dramatically over the last 10-20 years and many of the wines are now seriously good value for money, something that has not always been the case.
Many of the grape varieties that are now grown all over the world originate in France, whether it is Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgundy or Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Bordeaux. The French examples are in most cases still the yardstick by which everything else is measured and we have selected a range of classic wines that we think showcase the best of classic France.
This is not to discount the wines of Regional France where great variety and interest is to be found everywhere you look. Many regions are having a renaissance in recent years, such as the "black wine" of Cahors from where we have several excellent examples. Another favourite of ours are the great white wines from Domaine du Tariquet in Gascogne, which is a great example of a very modern French wine.
One thing to keep in mind with French wines is that they are always made to go with food and especially the regional food. This is true whether it is the robust wines from Cahors and Madiran for the cassoulet that is prevalent near Toulouse or a light Provence rosé such as the Chateau de Pampelonne for the seafood from the French riviera.
The final picture below shows the impressive new winery at Chateau La Lagune, the third growth in Haut-Medoc. This is a perfect example of modernisation while keeping respect for traditions, the wines are every bit as good as they have ever been but the overall quality and consistency has improved significantly.

The Wines
Tariquet Ugni-Blanc 2006
Domaine du Tariquet
Ugni-Blanc Colombard, thirst-quenching pleasure
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40 in stock
Sauvignon Tariquet 2006
Domaine du Tariquet
A wine full of pleasure and sensuality created by Yves Grassa's incredible skills! Try this refreshing wine.
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104 in stock
Chenin Chardonnay 2006
Domaine du Tariquet
From this excellent Domaine a new wine with a fine balance of Chenin and Chardonnay.
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113 in stock
Chardonnay Tariquet 2006
Domaine du Tariquet
The Chardonnay from Tariquet is true to form - a much lighter wine than you would expect from this grape and miles away from the over-oaked examples you normally see at this price. Delighfully crisp but still with the weight of the grape this is the ideal white wine for food.
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60 in stock
Viognier 2005
Delas Freres
A bright, golden wine made from the Viognier grape, which is hard to cultivate. Luxurious with asparagus and fish dishes.
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7 in stock
Côte Tariquet 2006
Domaine du Tariquet
Sublime blend of Chardonnay/Sauvignon. Flowery tones with a fresh aftertaste. Ideal for summer parties and as aperitif.
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72 in stock
Tariquet Les 4 2004
Domaine du Tariquet
Les 4 Cépages, a perfect paradox - when the whole is more than the sum of its parts. A superb blend of Gros Manseng, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Semillon, aged in oak for great complexity and finesse and a trophy winner in the Top 100 Vin de Pays competition for 2006.
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18 in stock
Viognier Le Petit Jaboulet 2006
Paul Jaboulet Ainé
Paul Jaboulet Ainee is a great name in the French Wine Industry and this Viognier is a prime example
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60 in stock
Touraine Sauvignon 2006
Paul Buisse
From Producer Paul Buisse this light elegant and fragant Sauvignon. Top example from the Loire Valley.
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60 in stock
Gros Manseng "Premieres Grives" 2007
Domaine du Tariquet
Harvested slightly later than the other white wines from Tariquet when the first thrushes (French grives) arrives in Gascony. This results in a fresh wine with great complexity from the Gros Manseng grapes.
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43 in stock
Montagny 1er Cru 1996
Chateau de la Saule
This delicious white wine is perfect for drinking now with salmon and seafood. The 15 hectares of vineyards that produce it face full south and are situated on prime hillside slopes. A classy wine from a great wine-producing area.
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19 in stock
Bourgogne Chardonnay Chanceroy 1999
Maison Mallard-Gaulin
From a family-owned domaine in Burgundy comes this great example of Chardonnay - well balanced and complex.
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Bourgogne Chardonnay ‘Renommée’ 1999
Remoissenet Père et Fils
Lovely nutty nose with hints of minerality through to a palate showing mature yet fresh fruit. Fleshy, long and consistent flavour, very stylish.
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60 in stock
Chablis 2006
Jean Marc Brocard
A vibrant wine, good with seafood and chicken, that you can drink now or over the next 3-4 years as its character develops.
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60 in stock
Gewürztraminer Côte de Rouffach 2005
René Muré
An excellent example of Alsace wine - highly recommended by Matt Skinner in his book The Juice 2008. The characteristic fruit tones are complemented by spicy and floral aromas. Can be served as an aperitif or with desserts, and is also good with spicy, exotic dishes.
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60 in stock
Sancerre Les Boffants 2005
Charles Dupruy
Sancerre at its best!
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60 in stock
Sancerre 2006
Domaine Gerard Millet
Undoubtely a classic Loire wine that will tantalise your tongue and goes well with any fish or white meat
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60 in stock
Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 2005
Vincent Girardin
Top white Burgundy from Vincent Girardin whose focus is on producing the best possible Chardonnay from his many vineyards throughout Burgundy.
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Château Filhot 2002
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Chateau Filhot is one of the 14 ‘Deuxieme Cru appelations’ in Sauternes and the producers are related to the famous Chateau d’Yquem. The vineyards are located in the most southern part of the Sauternes region. The sweet wine matured in oak is brilliant, sweet tones of peach are well balanced with some refreshing acidity.
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4 in stock
Vougeot Blanc Clos de Prieure 2002
Domaine Vougeraie
A rich wine - 100% Chardonnay it is a pale yellow colour with a buttery, mineral nose. The palate is clean with plenty of citrus fruit flavours culminating in a lovely freshness on the finish. We alos can offer the Vintage 2003 and 2004 - please contact us if interested.
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Duc de Breux Blanc de Blancs
Duc de Breux Blanc de Blancs
A delicious refreshing sparkles from the Bordeaux region - a real treat & good alternative to Champagne!
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60 in stock
Champagne Testulat Carte d'Or
Testulat
The Testulat vineyards in Epernay are among the best champagne vintages, and the family has been producing champagne since the reign of Napoleon III. This elegant blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes has a well balanced, rich and fruity style, with complex flavours of vanilla, lime and peaches.
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Champagne Testulat Rosé
Testulat
Made from a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier grapes. Light, fruity, smooth and tinged with colour, this champagne is the perfect accompaniment to venison, red meats and cheese.
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Lanson Black Label Brut
Lanson
The Lanson taste is expressed in the Black Label Brut champagne which year after year delivers a consistent and superbly fresh and fruity champagne. Ideal for drinking at any time of the day.
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Champagne Deutz Brut Classic
Deutz
This 'classic' champagne is golden with a refined effervescence. Floral notes combine with toasty, almond and ripe fruit tones. The freshness of Chardonnay combines with the smoothness of Pinot, producing an elegant character. Serve as an aperitif, with white meat, grilled fish or sorbet.
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NV Grande Réserve
Devaux - Union Auboise
Lovely Classic Champagne with all the quality and style you expect. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay
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Lanson Rose Label Rosé
Lanson
In the 1950s Lanson was one of the first of the major champagne houses to market a Rosé champagne and today it is still one of the most sought-after pink champagnes in the world.
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Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Consistently one of the best Non Vintage champagnes available due to the high standards establised by the widow (French veuve) Clicquot Ponsardin whose motto was: "Only one quality, the finest".
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60 in stock
Lanson Gold Label 1997
Lanson
Only made in exceptional years such as this 1996 from the best vineyards in champagne to give the true expression of the vintage.
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Champagne Deutz Brut Vintage 2000
Deutz
Deutz Brut Vintage champagne is created in only the best years, when a vintage is declared. The blend of approximately 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier produces an elegant finish. The nose hints at mirabelle plums, lemon and a certain minerality. On the palate, the presence of vibrant fruit flavours enhances the structure, balance, and ripeness. This champagne is suitable for keeping.
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D de Devaux la Cuvée
Devaux - Union Auboise
D de Devaux is their premium range with 66% Pinot Noir - 34% Chardonnay which comes recommended by the best sommelier of 2007
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Bollinger Special Cuvée
Bollinger
From the great house of Bollinger the Special Cuvée is the essence of the house style - a rich, food friendly and very impressive champagne.
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Champagne Deutz Rosé Vintage 2003
Deutz
In Decanter Awards the 2002 Vintage won Gold Regional Trophy! A Must.
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D de Devaux 1996
Union Auboise
Union Auboise with 1450 hectare is the biggest Champagne maker in the area - the "D" Cuvee Champagnes of Devaux are sublime
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Pol Roger Brut Chardonnay A 1996
Grand Marque
The Chardonnay Brut from Pol Roger is really on of the special Gran Marque Champagnes certainly with the good vintage of 1996 that you should try it!
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Dom Pérignon 1999
Moët & Chandon
The prestige cuvée from Moet & Chandon only produced in exceptional years such as 1999. In many respects one of the greatest wines of the world.
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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1998
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
The ultimate champagne from Veuve Clicquot in honour of "La Grande Dame", Madame Clicquot, who became a widow (French veuve) in 1805 and turned Veuve Clicquot into one of the greatest champagne houses.
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Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2006
Domaine de la Solitude
A seriously spiced & dry Rosé from 90% Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache
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60 in stock
Cotes de Provence Rosé Carte Noir 2006
Les Maitres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez
An excellent refined and dry Rosé from 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault from St. Tropez- ideal for the summer
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60 in stock
Château de Pampelonne 2006
Gasquet-Pascaud
Produced by an award-winning group of master wine makers, this rosé is temptingly silky and voluptuous. Accompanies grilled fish and white meat.
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60 in stock
Reuilly Rosé 2006
Les Demoiselles Tatin
Les Demoiselles Tatin makes this lovely vibrant Rosé made from Pinot Gris
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60 in stock
Atrium 2001
Georges Vigouroux
A Malbec from the hand of Georges Vigouroux, nicely matured for a price
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20 in stock
Gouleyant Malbec 2005
Georges Vigouroux
A juicy Malbec from Cahors that is full of flavor and made to drink young. A beautiful blend of black fruit and herbs with a long finish.
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42 in stock
Le Grand Mage -Tete Du Cuvée 2004
Domaine du Mage
This has to be one of the ultimate bargains in the wine world, made from a blend of Tannat and Syrah which is aged for 18 months in oak - unbelievable complexity at this price!
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106 in stock
Madiran du Moulié AOC 2003
Domaine du Moulié
An elegant Madiran from the Domaine Moulié which received regional silver award.
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47 in stock
Le Vassal du Mercues 2005
Château de Mercuès
This is the second wine of the renowned Chateau de Mercues. Classic Cahors style with big earthy bouquet yet with an elegance and finesse associated with the marque.
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28 in stock
Domaine de Cantagrel 2005
Cave des Vignerons du Vallon
A star winner in the Guide Hachette 2008 - try this different grape - Mansios (or known as Fer) - fruity and good balanced!
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48 in stock
Chateau LaFleur de Haute-Serre 2005
George Vigouroux
Second Wine from this acclaimed Chateau will not disappoint
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46 in stock
Madiran 2002
Domaine de Poujo
A traditional characterful Madiran from Domaine de Poujo with lots of spice
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34 in stock
Beaujolais Villages 2006
Chateau des Varennes
From Georges Duboeuf an excellent Beaujolais - Villages with it's light ruby colour and fine balanced palate everything you are looking for in a Beaujolais for a great price.
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60 in stock
Mas des Bressades 2006
Costieres de Nimes
Four stars recommended by Decanter this Syrah/Grenache from Mas des Bressades is spicy and delightful
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60 in stock
Château Tournelles 2000
Georges Vigouroux
This 15 ha vineyard is owned and managed by Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux. The slopes of Calignac, near to Agen (where the prunes come from) are close to the Cahors region. Just as the Cahors wines the vineyard is benefiting from a constant warm wind, which reduces mould forming on the grapes to a bare minimum. The wine consist of a blend of two cabernets and merlot and this combination makes it a uniquely easy drinkable wine. You will definitely enjoy the combination of dark fruits with hints of cinnamon.
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Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit 2005
Delas Freres
Top quality Côtes du Rhône from one of the best producers in the area, a delicious outdoors wine.
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60 in stock
Exception Fût de Chêne 2005
Cave des Vignerons du Vallon
Rewarded in Guide Hachette and SouthWest France Competition in 2005 - Beautiful robust wine made from the Mansios (Fer) grape
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31 in stock
Château Leret Monpezat 2002
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This was the first vineyard managed by Vigouroux, which has set the benchmark for the high quality of all the appellations produced. The 35 ha vineyard produces 200 000 bottles a year. This original Cahors wine consist of a blend of Malbec, Merlot and Tannat and has a strong character as it has a higher percentage of tannat than the Caïx wine. The “terroir” and the maturing in oak barrels for up to 24 months defines the wine with ruby red colour. The taste has hints of black currants and vanilla, “Taste it and you will never tire of it” is the motto of Jean-Baptiste the owner. An elegant wine which can be accompanied with red meats, game and cheese.
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Château Leret Monpezat 2002
SAS Vigouroux
A splendid example of a traditional very well-made Cahors wine. No need to pay more for powerful and smooth wine.
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52 in stock
Château de Mercuès 2002
SAS Vigouroux
Highly praised by the Guide Hachette 2005, this red/black, fruity Cahors is a premium quality wine bottled beneath the Chateau itself.
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16 in stock
La Syrah Villerambert-Julien 2004
Minervois
Syrah at it's best from Villerambert-Julien - beautiful nose and spicy aroma
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60 in stock
Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise 1999
Philippe Milan et fils
Look no further for good value-for-money Red Burgundy from a good vintage year
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47 in stock
Chateau Fourcas Hosten 2002
Listrac Cru Bourgeois
The ultimate offer - You will not find this rare beauty for a better price.
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9 in stock
Chateau de Haute-Serre 2004
George Vigouroux
Haut-Serre again produced a great wine - as elegant as the 2002. A three star winner in the Guide D'Hachette 2007.
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59 in stock
Chateau Mercues 2004
George Vigouroux
Chateau Mercues makes bold food wines of high quality
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38 in stock
Fleurie Domaine des Quatre Vents 2006
Georges Duboeuf
Georges Duboeuf masters Fleurie as the best and this Gamay based wine is superb
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60 in stock
Fleurie La Madone 2006
Georges Duboeuf
From the master Georges Duboeuf enjoy this elegant fresh Beaujolais La Madone
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60 in stock
Chateau Vieux Castel Lavallade 1999
St Emilion
Brilliant Aged lovely Right Bank Bordeaux from St Emilion - for a truly fantastic price
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60 in stock
Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Jalets 2005
Paul Jaboulet Ainé
An absolute gem a very balanced and cool climate Syrah fruit to go perfectly with food
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60 in stock
Chateau La Lagune Mademoiselle L 2004
Haut Médoc 3th Growth
Mademoiselle L is a stunning affordable wine with huge fruits and great to drink now!
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60 in stock
Chateau Segur 1970
Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
This Cru Bourgeois Supérieur from Chateau Ségur is a perfectly balanced, supple red.
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8 in stock
Givry le Préféré du Roi Henri IV 1999
Remoissenet Père et Fils
A well structured wine showing violets and spice and a hint of minerality.
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Chateauneuf du Pape "Les Murets" 2001
Andre Brunel
Smoothe style with some bitter chocolate and light spice on the finish. Recommended to drink now up to 2011.
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60 in stock
Chateau Milon, Clos de la Cure 1970
St Emilion Grand Cru
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7 in stock
Chateau du Glana 2004
Saint Julien
This excellent Cru Bourgeois is proving to make a consistent great wine - the 2002 is no exception. Improvement started when several plots from the 3th Growth Chateau Lagrange were acquired growing the estate from 5 to 43 hectares.
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Moulin de la Lagune 2002
Haut Médoc, 2nd Growth
Chateau la Lagune now owned by the Frey Family are the proud owners of this quality second wine with Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Ready to drink now
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Côte-Rôtie Les Jumelles 1987
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
According to legend a wealthy Seigneur of Ampuis in the Middle Ages, the Count of Maugiron, had two daughters, one with long blonde hair, the other with brown hair. To one he left the vineyard slope known as the Côte Blonde and to the other the Côte Brune
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22 in stock
Chateauneuf du Pape, Les Cailloux 1995
Domaine Brunel les Cailloux
One of the elite wines from this area, this Chateauneuf du Pape is a dark, rich red with flavours of thyme and plum. Perfect for drinking now.
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22 in stock
Chateau La Lagune 2001
Haut Médoc 3th Growth
This superb 3rd growth is going from strength to strength in recent years and the 2001 is the one to be drinking at the moment - and the next 10 years…
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Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron 2004
Delas
A domaine run by the famous Deutz family producing high quality wines of which the Seigneur de Maugiron is a prime example.
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Tariquet V.S.O. P
Domaine du Tariquet
Traditional Armagnac from Domaine du Tariquet, the leading producer in Gascony. The distillation is still done in the traditional wood-fired alambic
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60 in stock
Tariquet Orange
Domaine du Tariquet
In the real Tariquet tradition this 8 Year Old matured Armagnac from Folle Blanch - exceptional
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60 in stock
If you are looking for a specific wine and do not find it on our list you can always drop us a line at info@advintage-wines.co.uk. In addition to the wines we list we have access to literally thousands of other wines which we can always get at the best possible prices - anything from Zinfandel!


















































































