Location: /France

France - for many the spiritual home of wine.  A wedding of the elements that are necessary to make great wine seems to happen here in a way that no other country can quite achieve.  The French have a name for this phenomenon "Terroir" - where a wedding of geography, geology, climate and grape variety all come together to make the best wine possible.  France is awash with famous wine regions, names like Bordeaux and Burgundy are as familiar to people who don't drink wine as they are to fine wine connoisseurs.

Allow me the indulgence of making a recommendation for you in this section, the fabulous Domaine de Villargeau Sauvignon Blanc 2009 from Coteaux de Giennois, just north of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume in the Loire.  The reason for this is that the Domaine de Giennois Sauvignon Blanc 2009 won a Trophy award at the 2010 International Wine Challenge for being the Best Value White between £6 and £10.  Super stuff.

No experience in wine is complete without trying what France has to offer.  France produces more fine wine than any other and wine is definitely part of their culture.  Wine producers the world over have been influenced by France, famous regions just roll off the tongue, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone & the Loire to name some of them.  Here in our online wine shop you will find the French regions sub-categorised for an easier experience of wine browsing.  Enjoy!

Alsace (3)

Beaujolais (4)

Bordeaux (27)

Burgundy (34)

Champagne (10)

Languedoc Rousillon (28)

Loire (5)

Provence (2)

Rhone (15)

South West (11)

Image	Name	Price
	Marcillac Lo Sang de Pais Marcillac Lo Sang de Pais Jamie says: "A fantastic, if little known, wine. Lots of crunchy raspberry fruit and …	£9.99	Buy More
	Res St-Marc Merlot 2010 Reserve St-Marc Merlot 2010 Jamie says: "Good value easy drinking from the south of France with ripe fruit flavour…	£6.50	Buy More
	Macon Milly Lamartine Macon Milly Lamartine Jamie says: "A real show-stopper. Ripe, tropical character & a herbaceous note with g… OUT OF STOCK	£11.99	More
	Laurent-Perrier Champagne Laurent-Perrier Champagne Jamie says: "A deliciously fresh, elegant style. It's made from 45% Chardonnay whi…	£32.99	Buy More
	Chateau de la Mirande Picpoul Chateau de la Mirande Picpoul Jamie says: "Ok - think Muscadet and you are on the right lines. Good weight and lively…	£8.75	Buy More
	Res St-Marc Chardonnay 2010 Reserve St-Marc Chardonnay 2010 Jamie says: "This is a great little wine from the south of France - ripe apple, pe…	£6.50	Buy More
	Le Fou Pinot Noir Le Fou Pinot Noir Jamie says: "I really struggle to find Pinot Noir that is worth drinking at under £10, tha…	£8.75	Buy More
	Domaine de Villargeau Sauvignon Blanc 2010, AC Giennois Domaine de Villargeau Sauvignon Blanc 2010, AC Giennois Jamie says: "Domaine de Villargeau Sauvignon is a fanta…	£9.99	Buy More
	Domaine de Villargeau Rose 2010, Coteaux du Giennois Domaine de Villargeau Rose 2010, Coteaux du Giennois Jamie says: "Domaine de Villargeau produce fantastic quali… OUT OF STOCK	£10.65	More
	La Mascaronne Rose 2010 La Mascaronne Rose 2010 Quat 'saisons Jamie says: "What a beautiful rose La Mascaronne is. Gorgeous pale pin…	£11.99	Buy More
	Pink Floyd Rose 2010, Chateau Miraval Pink Floyd Rose 2010, Chateau Miraval Jamie says: "Chateau Miraval's Pink Floyd has a lovely pale pink colo… OUT OF STOCK	£13.99	More
	Cheverney Selection 2009, Pascal Bellier Cheverney Selection 2009, Pascal Bellier Jamie says: "Cheverney is one of the Loire's lesser known appellati…	£9.99 £8.99	Buy More
	Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes 2007, Turckheim Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes 2007, Turckheim Jamie says: "The Turckheim Old Vine Gewurztraminer has a pale gol…	£13.50	Buy More
	Raisins Gaulois 2010, Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2010, Marcel Lapierre Jamie says: "I love this wine!!!  Every now and again I taste somethi…	£11.50	Buy More
	Cuvee des Galets 2011 Cuvee des Galets 2011 Jamie says: "This is a baby Rhone really, merely Vin de Pays du Gard but the Cuvee des Gal…	£8.35	Buy More
	Soleiador Cairanne 2009, Domaine Armand Soleiador Cairanne 2009, Domaine Armand Jamie says: "Domaine Armand's Soleiador Cairanne is a wonderful and …	£12.50	Buy More
	Chateau Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Classique 2009 Chateau Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Classique 2009 Jamie says: "The Cuvee Classique is a fantastic Corbieres.  Th…	£10.25	Buy More
	Chateau Penin Grande Selection Merlot 2007, Bordeaux Superieur Chateau Penin Grande Selection Merlot 2007, Bordeaux Superieur Jamie says: "Chateau Penin punches above its Supe…	£14.25	Buy More
	Saint-Veran 'Mandeliers' 2010, Domaine Combier Saint-Veran 'Mandeliers' 2010, Domaine Combier Jamie says: "Domaine Combier's Saint-Veran is an unoa…	£14.25	Buy More
	Chablis 2008, Colette Gros Chablis 2008, Colette Gros Jamie says: "Classic Chablis, this offering from Colette Gros has a lovely rich and h…	£14.50	Buy More
	Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007 Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007 Jamie says: "Books have been written about this wine - The Grand Cru of the Languedoc …	£27.99	Buy More
	Macon Villages 2010, Domaine Chene Macon Villages 2010, Domaine Chene Jamie says: "Domaine Chene's Macon Villages represents super value and th…	£10.99	Buy More
	Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009, Domaine D'Ardhuy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009, Domaine D'Ardhuy Jamie says: "Domaine D'Ardhuy Bourgogne Pinot is a very good…	£13.99	Buy More
	Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, Domaine Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, Domaine Laurent Chardigny Jamie says: "The Laurent Chardigny Pinot Noir comes from the …	£11.99	Buy More
	Rully 'La Cree' 2008, Chateau Saint-Michel Rully 'La Cree' 2008, Chateau Saint-Michel Jamie says: "The Rully La Cree from Chateau Saint-Michel has …	£15.99	Buy More
	Domaine du Moulin Neuf Givry 2008, Danjean-Berthoux Domaine du Moulin Neuf Givry 2008, Danjean-Berthoux Jamie says: "Based in the Côtes Chalonnaise this is wi…	£16.50	Buy More
	Chateau Rousseau de Sipian 2005, Medoc Chateau Rousseau de Sipian 2005, Medoc Jamie says: "Chateau Rousseau de Sipian is nestled in amongst properties … OUT OF STOCK	£14.99	More
	Cabernet Sauvignon Grain d'Automne 2009, Domaine Bergon Cabernet Sauvignon Grain d'Automne 2009, Domaine Bergon Jamie says: "This Cabernet Sauvignon from the d'…	£6.99	Buy More
	Syrah 2009, Domaine Preignes le Vieux Syrah 2009, Domaine Preignes le Vieux Jamie says: "This Syrah from the d'Oc offers great value for money, I …	£6.99	Buy More
	Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve NV, Reims Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve NV, Reims Jamie says: "In my opinion Taittinger is a much under-rated grandes … OUT OF STOCK	£32.99	More
	Pinot Blanc 2009, Domaine Mittnacht Freres Pinot Blanc 2009, Domaine Mittnacht Freres Jamie says: "Domaine Mittnacht Freres are 100% Biodynamic and have be…	£11.99	Buy More
	Pinot Gris 2009, Domaine Mittnacht Freres Pinot Gris 2009, Domaine Mittnacht Freres Jamie says: "Domaine Mittnacht Freres are 100% Biodynamic and have bee…	£14.99	Buy More
	Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2008, Durup Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2008, Durup Jamie says: "Traditional, pure, minerally, crisp Chablis.  N… OUT OF STOCK	£22.99	More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut NV Champagne Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut NV Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard's champagnes offer amazing v…	£28.99	Buy More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru HALF BOTTLE Brut NV Champagne, Bouzy Pierre Paillard Grand Cru HALF BOTTLE Brut NV Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard's champagne…	£14.99	Buy More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru MAGNUM Brut NV Champagne, Bouzy Pierre Paillard Grand Cru MAGNUM Brut NV Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard's champagnes offer am…	£59.99	Buy More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut Rose NV Champagne, Bouzy Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut Rose NV Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Rose is something…	£33.99	Buy More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Millesime 2002 Brut Champagne, Bouzy Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Millesime 2002 Brut Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard's champagnes off…	£39.99	Buy More
	Pierre Paillard Grand Cru MAGNUM Millesime 2002 Brut Champagne, Bouzy Pierre Paillard Grand Cru MAGNUM Millesime 2002 Brut Champagne, Bouzy Jamie says: "Pierre Paillard's champag…	£80.00	Buy More
	Chambolle Musigny 2008 Les Foucheres, La Maison Romane Chambolle Musigny 2008 Les Foucheres, La Maison Romane Jamie says: "This wine is something very special.  Min…	£55.00	Buy More
	Chateau Filhot 1999, Sauternes Chateau Filhot 1999, Sauternes Jamie says: "Chateau Filhot is a Grand Cru Classe estate that produces some of the …	£33.99	Buy More
	Chateau Filhot 1999, Sauternes Chateau Filhot 1999, Sauternes Jamie says: "Chateau Filhot is a Grand Cru Classe estate that produces some of the …	£16.99	Buy More
	Chateau l'Hermitage 2006, St-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau l'Hermitage 2006, St-Emilion Grand Cru Jamie says: "Chateau l'Hermitage is actually produced by th…	£29.99	Buy More
	Chateau Barde-Haut 2007, St-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau Barde-Haut 2007, St-Emilion Grand Cru Jamie says: "I refer to this wine as Brigitte for obvious reasons bu…	£27.99	Buy More
	Chateau Ormes de Pez 2006, Saint-Estephe Chateau Ormes de Pez 2006, Saint-Estephe Jamie says: "Ormes de Pez is well-known for offering great quality for th…	£29.99	Buy More
	Bouquet de Nos Vignes Rouge 2010 Bouquet de Nos Vignes Rouge 2010 Jamie says: "Bouquet de Nos Vignes - what a beautiful name.  The wine is pre… OUT OF STOCK	£6.75	More
	Clos de Sarpe 2006, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Clos de Sarpe 2006, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Jamie says: "Clos de Sarpe is a true garage wine, championed by the li…	£55.00	Buy More
	Domaine des Jougla Cuvee Initiale 2008, Saint-Chinian Domaine des Jougla Cuvee Initiale 2008, Saint-Chinian Jamie says: "There are some great wines coming out of this p…	£11.99	Buy More
	Les Ursulines Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010, Jean-Claude Boisset Les Ursulines Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010, Jean-Claude Boisset Jamie says: "Really good example of Burgundy at a sen…	£14.50	Buy More
	Bouquet de Nos Vignes Blanc 2009 Bouquet de Nos Vignes Blanc 2009 Jamie says: "Bouquet de Nos Vignes - what a beautiful name.  The wine is pre… OUT OF STOCK	£6.75	More
	Les Ursulines Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, Jean-Claude Boisset Les Ursulines Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, Jean-Claude Boisset Jamie says: "Really good example of Burgundy at a sen…	£14.50	Buy More
	Domaine Baptiste Boutes 2007, Minervois Domaine Baptiste Boutes 2007, Minervois Jamie says: "A really good example of the great quality coming out of Mine…	£9.99	Buy More
	Maison des Bulliats 2009, Regnie Maison des Bulliats 2009 Vieilles Vignes, Regnie Jamie says: "Delicious.  Pretty simple to write a note for t…	£9.99	Buy More
	Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc 2009 Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc 2009 Jamie says: "A great little red wine this.  Cabernet Franc can be a re…	£7.50	Buy More
	Domaine Cambos Gros Manseng 2010 Domaine Cambos Gros Manseng 2010 Jamie says: "A white wine from Southwest France that many people have not come ac…	£7.30	Buy More
	Clos des Langres Monopole 2007, Ardhuy Clos des Langres Monopole 2007, Ardhuy Jamie says: "This wine has a seductive, opulent nose.  The palate carr…	£29.99	Buy More
	Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes 2007, Domaine Seguin-Manuel Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes 2007, Domaine Seguin-Manuel Jamie says: "This old vine Savigny-les-Beaune has r…	£22.99	Buy More
	Chateau Montus 2006, Madiran Chateau Montus 2006, Madiran Jamie says: "An inviting nose of dark fruit and red fruits.  The palate has good…	£22.99	Buy More
	La Belle Paresseuse 2008, Domaine de Villargeau La Belle Paresseuse 2008, Domaine de Villargeau Jamie says: "Domaine de Villargeau will be well known to many of y…	£17.99	Buy More
	Vosne-Romanee 2009, Vincent Ravaut Vosne-Romanee 2009, Vincent Ravaut Jamie says: "Vosnee-Romanee in the Cote de Nuits produces arguably the finest P…	£36.99	Buy More
	Saint-Evremond NV Champagne HALF BOTTLE, Reims Saint-Evremond NV Champagne HALF BOTTLE, Reims Jamie says: "Saint-Evremond is a wonderfully light and cream…	£11.99	Buy More
	Chateau Bouscasse Vieilles Vignes 2004, Madiran Chateau Bouscasse Vieilles Vignes 2004, Madiran Jamie says: "Chateau Bouscasse is produced by the amazing Alain Br…	£28.99	Buy More
	Lirac "Chapelle de Maillac" 2008, Roger Sabon Lirac "Chapelle de Maillac" 2008, Roger Sabon Jamie says: "Sabon's Lirac is a product of fantastic t… OUT OF STOCK	£15.99	More
	Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos" 2009, Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos" 2009, Domaine Christian Moreau Jamie says: "One of the All Time Top 10 Burg…	£37.99	Buy More
	Chateau Clement Termes 2010, Gaillac Chateau Clement Termes 2010, Gaillac Jamie says: "A fantastically refreshing white wine but not in a Sauvignon, ze…	£8.99	Buy More
	Terre de Mistral 2010, Cotes du Rhone Terre de Mistral 2010, Cotes du Rhone Jamie says: "Fantastic value Cotes du Rhone - this is just the thing I hav…	£8.99 £7.50	Buy More
	Vosne-Romanee 2007, Domaine Michel Gros Vosne-Romanee 2007, Domaine Michel Gros Jamie says: "Domaine Michel Gros makes pure, intense yet seductive wines. …	£43.99	Buy More
	Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut NV Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut NV Jamie says: "Joseph Perrier is a smaller family owned Champagne house who ma…	£30.99	Buy More
	Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut Rose NV Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut NV Jamie says: "Joseph Perrier is a smaller family owned Champagne house who ma…	£39.99	Buy More
	Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Charmottes" 2008 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Charmottes" 2008, Domaine Georges Chicotot Jamie says: "This comes from a wonde… OUT OF STOCK	£28.99	More
	Roussanne 2010, La Croix Gratiot Roussanne 2010, La Croix Gratiot Jamie says: "The Roussanne from La Croix Gratiot is outstanding.  It was dec…	£9.70	Buy More
	Sancerre 2010, Domaine Sautereau Sancerre 2010, Domaine Sautereau Jamie says: "Domaine Sautereau Sancerre 2010 is a really juicy example from this … OUT OF STOCK	£15.75	More
	Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton 2009, Saint-Estephe Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton 2009, Saint-Estephe Jamie says: "Capbern Gasqueton comes from the same stable as 3rd cla…	£24.50	Buy More
	Chateau Lafleur Gazin 2006, Pomerol Chateau Lafleur Gazin 2006, Pomerol Jamie says: "Lafleur Gazin 2006 is drinking really well now and offers great v…	£21.99	Buy More
	Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2009, Saint-Julien Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2009, Saint-Julien Jamie says: "The 2009 Fiefs de Lagrange promises to be something quite sp…	£25.99	Buy More
	Chateau Bellevue 2006, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau Bellevue 2006, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Jamie says: "Chateau Bellevue has a location that makes many other …	£27.99	Buy More
	Chateau Berliquet 2000, St-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau Berliquet 2000, St-Emilion Grand Cru Jamie says: "The 2000 Chateau Berliquet is a lovely example of some n…	£38.99	Buy More
	Chateau Dauzac 2008, Margaux Chateau Dauzac 2008, Margaux Jamie says: "The Dauzac 2008 is just coming into it's drinking window.  It i…	£31.99	Buy More
	Chateau de Fieuzal Rouge 2006, Pessac-Leognan, Graves Chateau de Fieuzal Rouge 2006, Pessac-Leognan, Graves Jamie says: "Chateau de Fieuzal 2006 is a fantastic wine. &n…	£29.99	Buy More