Regional France

Stunning value, easy drinking party wine from our friends at Claude Val

Intense and concentrated, this comes from the best estate in Madiran and has been compared to the best of Bordeaux. With a body and tannins built for age, this will sit happily in your cellar for at least 15 years. Oh yes, and it may be the best value wine in the shop!

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The 'Black Wine of Cahors' is made with Malbec, and here produces a dark fruit dominated wine, brooding with rosemary herbs and lifted by a fresh finish.

Fabulously perfumed Syrah which has deep black fruit and cassis, balanced oak on the palate and a dry, spicy finish. Blind tasted, you'd confuse this for a top class Crozes Hermitage

The rogue grape of France that is mostly found in blends however on its own it can create an esoteric wine. The folks at D.A harness coffee notes, caramel and black fruit with a medium body and refreshingly dry finish. An truly satisfying wine that's great with sausages.

A brilliant, affordable alternative to red burgundy, with supple tannins and a zingy acidity, but a good fruit foundation

This little beauty shows a good concentration of fruit flavours with rich damson and dark bramble fruit, and supple tannins that make this wine suitable for either enjoying by itself or along with a nice piece of juicy fillet steak.

A great, fruit driven syrah, with a touch of tannin and a fresh acidity which lifts the palate

The infamous wines of Madiran, made with the Tannat grape, can be tough, tannic and un-approachable. This, however, is firm but fair, with a dark fruit nose, and a well-concentrated cassis and bramble fruit palate, enhanced with leather, spice and black pepper.

Often overlooked, Bandol produces some fine wines, often with great longevity. This is made with 85% Mourvedre and some Grenache - two of my favourite grapes, so we're on the right track. Wild dark fruits and firm tannins - great with grilled red meats.
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This was a stand out wine when I tasted it among several others in September. Classic Cab Franc green edges with lots of dark fruit body and classy tannins. Went down well last Saturday too!

A mini Cote Rotie! This wonderful blend is from the Languedoc and is great value for money. It's rich, dense and delicious.