Posts Tagged “French wine”
Domaine Chaume Arnaud. The municipality of St Maurice is found in the Vallée de l’Eygues. The climate is Mediterranean so perfect for the cultivation of grapes. Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint Maurice 2022 is a classic expression of both fruit and terroir. Domaine Chaume Arnaud is Certified Organic (since 2009; Practising Organic since 1997); Certified…
The Spirit of Beaujolais Nouveau in the UK this November. Côte Brasserie has announced it will mark this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day with a nationwide celebration across its UK restaurants. The popular brasserie will be joining one of France’s most anticipated annual traditions in honouring the arrival of the year’s first wine. Every November, at one…
White Cru des Côtes du Rhône. While the Rhône Valley is renowned for its hearty reds, a change is taking place in the vineyards, where white wines are emerging as the region’s best-kept secret. They are now making a name for themselves: Château Courac Laudun 2024 is among their number. With 12% of the 2024…
Summer Sipping. This aromatic rosé is made in Provence, where most of the wine production is devoted to rosé. Domaine du Grandpré Minotaure is one of the more popular wines from the region. Domaine du Grandpré covers 26 hectares of vineyards and is found nestled at the foot of the Massif de Maures. The vines…
Celebrate Chenin Blanc Day Today. Benoit Gautier is celebrated for his skill as a wine maker. This refined Argilex Sec Vouvray is a fine expression of his craft. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grapes which are particularly popular in the Loire region of France, where they enjoy the clay and limestone soils which…
Crisp and Dry Chenin Blanc. Situated on the famous flinty slopes of the Vouvray region just to the north of the beautiful Loire River, Domaine d’Orfeuilles is a small but celebrated Domaine. Vouvray is the best-known appellation of the Loire Valley’s Touraine grape growing region. This certification covers white Chenin Blanc wines of various types,…
Provence Rosé. Although one can find Roman remains on the estate, Astros was truly founded in the 13th century. Templar Knights settled on this fertile plain of the Argens to establish a Templar farmhouse. They cultivated this land until the eradication of the Order by Philippe Le Bel in 1314. The domain of Astros thus…
Saumur AOP Brut Vintage. This summer, elevate your gatherings with the Bouvet ‘Saphir’ Saumur Brut Vintage 2023 (£16 at Majestic), the sophisticated choice for those seeking some bubbles in the sunshine. Crafted using the traditional method, this vintage sparkling wine is a testament to quality and elegance, offering a delightful experience for the savvy drinker….
Summer in a glass. In 2016, Château Bellini Domaine was acquired by Tom Bove, who wanted to honour Bellini the Venetian Renaissance artist, Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini (celebrated for the opera Norma and Casta Diva), and Tom’s own Italian origins with a reminder in the name of the Château. The region around Brignoles has a…
A Blush from Tesco. This striking cuvée Cote des Roses has great shelf appeal. The bottle is tall, statuesque with a unique rose-shaped base, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. The rosé wine has a pale peach-pink blush from a melange of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes which thrive in the Languedoc…
Do it in style with Moderato. This Easter, elevate your holiday celebration feasts with Moderato, the award-winning French wine brand that’s been making waves in the UK with its premium alcohol-free offerings. As family gatherings and Easter Sunday meals take centre stage, Moderato’s Cuvee Revolutionnaire range is here to elevate your get-togethers. Whether you’re planning…
Chateau Les Tourelles. The weather is still cool, and we are enjoying comforting weekend roast dinners. This Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2018 from Chateau Les Tourelles pairs well with those traditional meals, and it’s outstanding value for money. The Côtes de Bordeaux appellation was formed in 2009 to unite several ‘côtes’ of Bordeaux into a…
Almost a Red. This is a great quality Rosé from Tesco and I am surprised it’s not from their ‘Tesco Finest’ collection. Arbousset Tavel Rosé will likely convert those who think they don’t like rosé. It has full-on flavour and character. Many rosé wines are pale, light and perfect paired with a salad. Arbousset Tavel…
Pink Sunshine. Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we plan romantic evenings. Tesco Finest Côtes de Provence, Appellation Contrôlée, Rosé could be just the bottle to enhance the event. The producer, Castel Frères, was created in 1949 by Pierre Castel and his brothers and sisters. Castel Frères is today the third largest producer in the…
Distinctive Bottle, Characterful Red. The colder months are here and it’s also the season when we enjoy wintery meals together with friends and family. We look for wines to complement robust dishes, and here we have the excellent Château Haut Gléon Corbières 2018 Rouge. Château Haut Gléon, located in the heart of the Corbières, benefits…
Does not disappoint. Château Haut Gléon, located in the heart of the Corbières, benefits from an exceptional location, with its celebrated micro-climate and terroir with natural springs on the estate. Château Haut Gléon has won several awards and their Corbières 2021white wine does not disappoint. Château Haut Gléon estate covers 260 hectares of garrigue, a…
Alcohol-free Muscat with plenty of character. If we are fortunate, we have been spending several weeks of convivial get-togethers, and these being liberally laced with alcoholic libations. That’s grand, but sometimes we need to set a slower beverage pace – and that’s where Le Rendez-vous Alcohol-free Muscat from Famille Fabre comes to the rescue. Cultivating…
An exceptional cru. Famille Fabre is a respected name in the Languedoc wine growing region, which itself has grown in stature over the last couple of decades. Château Coulon Terrasses de Lézignan 2022 does nothing to diminish the growing appreciation of this collection and this beautiful corner of France. Famille Fabre have been cultivating the…
So Dark Grand Cru 2016. Champagne lovers are in for a sip of luxury this festive season. Champagne de Saint-Gall unveils its most anticipated release yet. It’s So Dark Grand Cru 2016, available in 228 Tesco stores nationwide as the exclusive UK stockist. For the first time, Champagne de Saint-Gall offers its signature quality to…
Single Vineyard Collection. Tesco offers wine for every taste and pocket, and this Paul Mas Reserve Merlot 2023 from the Languedoc region is bound to be popular as we approach the festive season. In my opinion the Languedoc produces some of the most underrated and best value wines available in the UK. The region enjoys…