french reds

Château Grimard Bordeaux
France
A classic Bordeaux, offering a deep red-purple color, a lush bouquet, and ripe plummy-cassis fruit with good structure.
$13.99

Tellus Vinea Bordeaux
France
Organic. This Bordeaux presents elegance and strength. With dark fruits, graphite, pepper and earth emanating from the glass. It is delicious--earth and fruit in perfect harmony!
$18.99

Chateau Yon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
France
Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A hint of pepper makes it pair especially well with red meat, either grilled or accompanied by rich sauces, as well as chocolate desserts.
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Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône
France
A versatile and approachable red wine with rich, juicy aromas of ripe dark fruit, spicy flavors of licorice and wild herbs, and chewy tannins that leave your palate replete with impressions of thyme, black cherry, and stone.
$18.99

Crozes-Hermitage Equinoxe Syrah
France
Organic. Mineral-accented dark fruit and floral aromas are energized by a jolt of spicy black pepper. Fleshy, juicy and nicely concentrated, offering finely etched boysenberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors that tighten up on the back half. Densely packed yet energetic as well, finishing with sharp clarity, smooth tannins and strong persistence.
$26.99

Pont de Gassac Pays d'Herault
France
Sustainable. A powerful and elegant wine. The nose is expressive and complex. On the palate, notes of red berries, and powerful, round and warm tannins. Structured and balanced. A delight with red meat, game, duck and spicy dishes. Best decanted 2 hours before a meal. Made from 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 10% Grenache.
$18.99

Luc Lapeyre Les Pieds Rouges
France
Organic. Inviting aromas that invade the palate, with strawberry, blackcurrant, red cherry and rose. Made with the juice of the grapes trampled by feet (“Les Pieds Rouges" meaning “The red feet”), then fermented in barrels: with a short maceration and fermentation without added sulfur. This light juicy summery red is all about light fresh fruit with refreshing acidity, low tannins and an easy drinking style.
$16.99

Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais
France
Organic. Natural wine. No sulfites added. The Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais is a blend of old Gamay vines, planted back in the 1930's! The wine shows off a bright wildberry nose and possesses classic Beaujolais finesse with profound minerality. Made by Ghislaine Dupeuble and named for her great-great grandmother, this wine is a true expression of the region and is a must-try for any Beaujolais drinker.
$19.99

Rouge Détour - Philippe Chevarin
France
Organic. A very light and fruity red, lots of cherry and raspberry! Highly drinkable and crush-able, no need for a detour for this cuvée of great freshness which goes straight to the point: from the glass to your palate. 100% Gamay from Anjou. No SO2 added, Unfined and unfiltered.
$23.99

Delaille Salvard - Le Petit Salvard Pinot Noir
France
From an excellent producer putting out one of the greatest values for Pinot Noir perfection. Mountain berries, wildflowers, and evergreen forest. Bright & lively with silky tannins. The perfect midsummer night's red. This Pinot Noir is fresh, vibrant, and balanced. Pair with poultry, pork, charcuterie, and cheese.
$19.99

La Vieille Ferme Rouge 1.5L
France
A medium-bodied French table red wine with generous fruit and perfectly dry. Easy to drink and the ultimate crowd-pleaser wine.
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Château de Halié Bordeaux 2019
France
60% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc. Classic in style, with notes of red plums, black fruits, and spice. The absence of new oak makes for an easy-drinking Bordeaux with soft tannins and pure fruit flavors. Drinks above its price point.
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Domaine de Fa Beaujolais
France
Biodynamic. This biodynamic, high-altitude Beaujolais is full of lush wild red fruits are accented by a stony minerality and a tinge of black pepper. The palate offers a delightfully fresh yet supple notes of rainier cherry and blackberry that is lifted by a delicate florality, leading to a long deliciously complex finish.
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Les Georges Chinon
France
Maybe the best deal in Cabernet Franc anywhere. Sappy, dusty red cherry fruit, with uncommonly fine tannins for this price point. A proselytizing bottle of Loire red if ever there was.
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Guignier Morgon Canon
France
Delivering an inviting bouquet that mingles cherries and raspberries with nuances of smoked meats and potpourri. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and textural, with succulent acids, powdery tannins and a sapid finish.
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Mary Taylor - Barthez Bordeaux Rouge
France
Sustainable. Neither glitzy nor flashy, but perfectly embodies the region’s rural soul. A signature blend of 50% Merlot with equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, even at its modest price point it possesses much of the dark-fruited complexity that made Bordeaux famous in the first place – but rendered in a brighter, more refreshing frame. A touch of French rural soul with fresh blackberries.
$15.99

La Sacristie de La Vieille Cure Bordeaux
France
Rich aromas of figs, plum, and a touch of coffee with slight firm tannins and a fresh and spicy finish. Smooth and delicious, the age on this wine gives it grace and finesse.
$26.99

Domaine Parpalhol "Petit Frenchie" Merlot
France
Unveiling a lively play of aromas, the nose is greeted with a sweet dance of blueberries and cherry jam, intertwining with a whisper of earthly goodness reminiscent of its Mediterranean origin. As it graces the palate, its supple and slurpy texture is an invitation to a hearty burst of fruity flavors. The medley of blueberries and cherries continues, laying down a path for a smooth finish that's all about pure fun and delight.
$12.99

La Solitude Côtes du Rhône Village Réserve
France
Organic. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Mourvèdre. Beautiful notes of black fruits, garrigue and spices. It is supple and generous on the palate with a very fine and elegant tannic structure. The opulent, round finish is undoubtedly charming. Pair with leg of suckling lamb with thyme, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, and lamb tagine with prunes.
$19.99

Kermit Lynch Vaucluse Rouge
France
An inky-dark rouge from a rustic terroir that you can sink your teeth into. This Vaucluse rouge, featuring plummy black fruit and surprisingly silky texture, is great with any wintry dish. If you are looking for suggestions, though, try it with flank steak drizzled in chimichurri or a smoky, charred-eggplant ratatouille—perfect for when it’s a bit nippy outside. 55% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Merlot, 10% Marselan
$15.99

Clos du Mont-Olivet Lirac
France
Seductive notes of violet, cherry and lilac are up front in this perfumed red, backed by graphite shavings and chalky fine tannins that drive surprising length. Ripe and supple, this is a forward style yet carries its opulence well. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault.
$24.99

Château La Grave Cahors Malbec
France
Organic. 100% Malbec. This Cahors delivers glassfuls of voluminous black fruit and bright aromatics with a pleasantly rugged core. The wine is beautifully made and deliciously balanced. Perfectly pairs with all kinds of stews and braises. Try it with cassoulet, pan fried duck breast, truffled egg toast, or merguez.
$18.99

Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais
France
Unfined, unfiltered, and vinified without SO2. Somehow classic Beaujolais, but somehow a little fuller in style. Fragrantly perfumed with dark, brambly fruits and intoxicating notes of cassis. Smooth tannins wrap up the whole package, making this our most popular classic Beaujolais year after year.
$20.99

Baudry Les Granges Chinon
France
Organic. Put a slight chill on it, pop the cork, and inhale its lively perfume: the floral fragrance and bright, juicy fruit—picture fresh-squeezed berries—are simply irresistible. On the palate, you’ll find a nimble frame and plush, silky tannins that make it dangerously gulpable. It has also been known to convert those who generally shy away from the Cabernet Franc grape.
$22.99

Domaine Paul Pillot Bourgogne Rouge
France
A notably ripe and expressive nose of dark berries, earth and softly spiced plum. There is a textured mouth feel to the admirably well-concentrated middle weight flavors that possess equally ripe supporting tannins, all wrapped in a balanced, lingering and only mildly rustic finish.
$52.99

Le Telquel Gamay
France
Biodynamic. This fun wine shows large amounts of berry fruit notes, is very refreshing with some earthiness in a medium body, fun drinking with little petillant going on. Serve slightly chilled.
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Camus-Bruchon Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavieres
France
The bouquet is pure, elegant and potentially sappy, offering up a nascently complex blend of red and black cherries, plums, dark chocolate, violets, gamebird, a superb base of soil tones and a deft framing of cedary oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and really deep in the midpalate, with a suave sense of balance, fine-grained tannins and a long, tangy and very, very refined finish.
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Guignier Beaujolais
France
Organic. Fresh dark berries, candied flowers and cracked pepper on the nose, along with a mineral nuance that adds vivacity. Sweet and broad on the palate, offering juicy boysenberry and cherry compote flavors that tighten up slowly with aeration. Subtle tannins and a strong echo of sweet blue fruit.
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Domaine Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes
France
Poulsard is an indigenous, a very thin-skinned grape that makes very light-colored wine which could fool you into believing that there won’t be any tannins, but they are sneaky, with a delayed and building presentation. Redcurrant and cherry, with a hint of hibiscus on the nose. Light and precise, with cherry complemented by floral and spice flavors. Delightful and lively. Pair this with poultry or pork and avoid fish.
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l'Hortus Pic Saint Loup
France
A fresh, savory, herbaceous GSM; comprised of 60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre. This wine gives you crunchy red fruit and mellow tannins, with a finish that offers notes of spices and flowers. Pairs beautifully with roast chicken.
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Château de Brague Bordeaux Supérieur
France
This Bordeaux is effortlessly elegant yet rustic, with a classic Bordeaux flavor profile (a perfect balance of fruit and earthiness) that needs no age or decanting to be enjoyable tonight, with or without food. A stunning value and a friendly wine that should become part of any oenophile’s regular rotation.
$16.99

Château Peyredon Lagravette
France
Lovely intense purplish ruby colour with dark tints. It has an amazingly complex nose with aromas of black fruit that are dominated by blackberry and raspberry. It has a pleasant grilled flavour, is very round and rich, and is remarkably balanced overall with elegant, mellow tannin. It has an equally appealing, long finish.
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La Grange de Piaugier Côtes du Rhône
France
A Rhône field-blend, mainly Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan present as well. It offers up a classic Provencal nose of dark cherry, raspberry, pepper and herb that leads into a fresh and medium-bodied palate. It’s not too heavy but it’s not at all light, and the structure comes more from acidity than tannin. An incredible value for a delicious Côtes du Rhône.
$16.99

Vignobles Gueissard Les Papilles Côtes de Provence
France
A touch of lightness and conviviality makes this red wine, and its supple structure makes it easy to drink. Generous red fruits aromas, with notes of black currant, raspberry and blueberry. It is elegant, supple, and fresh with refined tannins. Consists of 40% Syrah, 40% Cinsault, 20 % Grenache. Serve as an aperitif, slightly chilled with a charcuterie board, artichoke flatbread, or with a rack of lamb with thyme.
$16.99

Mont Gravet GSM
France
Deep ruby in color with a hint of purple. Intense and complex aromas of ripe red and black fruits, followed by notes of earth and spice. A hint of cloves and pepper. The wine is very well structured, with a perfect balance of elegance and ripe and silky tannins.
$12.99

Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf du Pape
France
A mix of spice and flowers on the nose, leading into a full-bodied palate packed full of juicy, concentrated berry fruits. A vibrant acid line and mineral sheen bring remarkable freshness and energy to the tight tannic frame.
$54.99

Marrans Beaujolais Nouveau
France
Organic. This Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the hamlet of Saint-Jean d'Ardières, just outside of Morgon, where the terroir turns from granite to clay and limestone. It shows gorgeous purity and lift that comes from the organically farmed old-vine Gamay. The beautiful terroir shines through with clear definition and racy floral deliciousness.
$19.99

Le Coeur de la Reine Gamay
France
Bright berry aromas dominate in this light bodied red. On the palate, ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries and raspberries, accented by a delicate spicy note. Smooth and mellow, delicious with just a bit of a chill. Pair excellently with rich stews, beef, and hot pot.
$16.99

Les Alliés Bourgogne Rouge
France
A perfectly fresh and balanced Pinot Noir with notes of cherry, ground spice and currant notes. On the palate, there are undertones of mineral and herb that rides through to the tangy, balanced finish. A versatile wine that pairs with rich-textured fish, duck, and game bird.
$18.99

Boudier Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Fichots
France
Organic. Ample red cherry and raspberry fruit on the nose, touches of sous-bois (forest floor) and tobacco emerging with aeration. The palate is soft and fleshy, a fine bead of acidity, gaining depth towards the finish with a touch of black pepper lingering on the aftertaste. You could broach this now or drink over the next five years.
$59.99

Domaine de Fa Fleurie
France
Biodynamic. This high-altitude Gamay shows notes of spice-accented raspberry and boysenberry, along with smoky minerals, floral accents, and a hint of black pepper. Sappy and penetrating, this wine is juicy, lively, and jumps out of the glass. Perfect when served with a slight chill.
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Bieler Père & Fils - La Jassine Côtes du Rhône Villages
France
Heaps of dark berry fruit, along with classic Provence garrigue notes (rosemary, thyme, sage), and a broad, rich and super textured palate. This wine boasts a density more akin to Châteauneuf-du-Pape than Côtes du Rhône! 63% Grenache, 37% Syrah.
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Massiac Syrah
France
Organic. Devastation turned thriving vineyard site, Château Massaic was revived after being burned to the ground during the French Revolution. Not only that, they’ve converted to organic practices & make incredible wine. Their Syrah has terrific acidity & wonderful spice. Enjoy with smoked meat.
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Domaine Rolet Arbois Trousseau
France
From 40-year-old vines, subjected to a native-yeast fermentation incorporating whole grape clusters. It is aged in large, old foudre casks. Light ruby-purple in color and slightly cloudy, with aromas/flavors of raspberries, wild strawberry, currants, lilac, violet, pepper, underbrush, and leather. Juicy and gently tannic, but with a tangy crunch and an aromatic, lightly smoky finish. Pairs wonderfully with salmon teriyaki.
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Girard La Garenne Sancerre Rouge
France
100% Pinot Noir. From fifth-generation Girards' 14 hectares of vines spread over five communes with three distinct terroirs: gravel soils (caillottes), flint (silex) and heavy clay (grosses terres). The Girards farm sustainably and harvest the steepest slopes by hand. The Pinot Noir is destemmed, pressed, cold-macerated for 7 days and fermented in tank with native yeasts. The wine is aged in stainless steel for a year.
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