-700x700h.webp "2 Bottle French Wine Wood Gift Set")
x2 75cl
One for the fans of quality French wine! Includes x1 Touraine Sauv Dom. de la Croix and x1 Cotes du Rhone Red Duvernay. Both are beautifully fru..
€40.00
Ex Tax:€32.52
75cl
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13%
A superbly rich and ripe tasting Saint Emilion Grand Cru. This is a blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), and Cabernet Franc (20%) and..
€41.50
Ex Tax:€33.74
75%
/
12.5%
A delicate, pale pink wine with a beautifully fruity aroma, featuring floral hints alongside exotic notes of apricot, anise, white peach, and fresh mi..
€17.50
Ex Tax:€14.23
-700x700h.webp "Ams Tram Gram Les Sacres Blanc")
75cl
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13%
Elegant and bold, Ams Tram Gram Les Sacres Blanc is made in the South of France with 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 20% Viognier and 20% Verm..
€16.50
Ex Tax:€13.41
75cl
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Calmel & Joseph
From the South of France comes this Ams Tram Gram Quartier Libre Blanc. Bright and elegant, it's made with 40% Clairette, 20% Grenache ..
€17.00
Ex Tax:€13.82
75cl
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12.5%
Armand de Brignac Rose is a stunning rose Champagne made in tiny quantities and is attractively presented in a pink gold bottle. A rich, bouquet of re..
€450.00
Ex Tax:€365.86
-700x700h.webp "Billecart Salmon Brut Sous Bois Non Vintage")
75cl
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12%
A very special and unique cuvee that has been vinified entirely in oak. of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal measure: Premier and Gra..
€112.00
Ex Tax:€91.06
75 cl
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12%
The grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus. 17 villages have entered in the 1999 blend, 82% from Grands Crus and 18% from Premiers Crus..
€178.00
Ex Tax:€144.72
75cl
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12%
Special Cuvée is the signature of the House of Bollinger, and is the object of the greatest care and attention. It is made from wines from the ..
€75.00
Ex Tax:€60.98
75cl
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13.5%
This organic wine is an elegant and fresh expression of Corbières. The Syrah brings pleasant notes of red fruits and spices, while the Grenache noir g..
€18.50
Ex Tax:€15.04
75cl
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14%
This is a gorgeous and multi award-winning blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, from vines that are at least 50 years old. Full-fl..
€18.50
Ex Tax:€15.04
75cl
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14.5%
A rich, complex, and concentrated blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre that really showcases the Languedoc region. Full-bodied, with layered..
€26.50
Ex Tax:€21.54
75cl
/
13%
Calmel & Joseph Le Penchant Blanc Pays D'oc is a fantastic release with magnificent volume and depth. Boasts delicate notes of ..
€18.00
Ex Tax:€14.63
750ml
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14%
A beautiful deep cherry red wine that is both delicate and perfectly balanced. Opens with notes of almonds and toasted walnuts with spice and hints of..
€26.50
Ex Tax:€21.54
75 cl
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15%
A great value for money Minervois from this award-winning producer in Languedoc. Organic, with good structure and sumptuous aromas of black and red fr..
€18.00
Ex Tax:€14.63
75 cl
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14%
Saint Joseph is a great little appelation between Mivervois and Faugeres. It is home to some great value powerful wines usually made in a 'Rhone&#..
€17.25
Ex Tax:€14.02
75 cl
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13.5%
Elegant and floral Chardonnay from Languedoc. Complex on the palate with notes of white peach, hazelnut, pear and lemon. Round, rich and well balanced..
€16.50
Ex Tax:€13.41
75cl
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14%
This new vintage of Malbec from the Villa Blanche signature by Calmel & Joseph shows harmony, particularity, and originality. Grown..
€16.50
Ex Tax:€13.41
75 cl
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12.5%
Picpoul often does not receive as much attention as it deserves. Excellent alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, with plenty of crisp acidity and citrus fru..
€18.00
Ex Tax:€14.63
75 cl
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13%
This is an excellent Pinot Noir with a bright fruity nose leading to a dry yet fruity palate with a cinnamon spice finish. Drinking beautifully n..
€17.50
Ex Tax:€14.23
75 cl
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13%
This is a lovely deep dark Syrah, with aromas of blackberry, black currant, and fig following right through to the palate. Full-bodied with good tanni..
€17.50
Ex Tax:€14.23
75cl
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13%
Keeping to the tradition of the Villa Blanche house, there is a wonderful Mediterranean influence on this wine. The grapes have ripened fully and expr..
€16.50
Ex Tax:€13.41
75cl
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12.5%
A stellar Bordeaux wine made from a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and, 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in barrels. M..
€475.00
Ex Tax:€386.18
75cl
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16%
Castelnau de Suduiraut is the second wine from Chateau Suduiraut and is a fresh-style Sauternes with great personality. It is produced from younger vi..
€40.00
Ex Tax:€32.52
37.5cl
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14%
Castelnau de Suduiraut is the second wine from Chateau Suduiraut, and is a fresh-style Sauternes with great personality. It is produced from younger v..
€20.00
Ex Tax:€16.26
75cl
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12.5%
This Premier Cru from Cattier is assembled from 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The palate is full and elegant with complex flav..
€61.00
Ex Tax:€49.59
-700x700h.webp "Cattier Brut Blanc De Blancs 1er Cru")
12,5%
The Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is Cattier’s most iconic champagne. It is made solely from our nine favourite villages (mostly Ludes, Chigny-les..
€81.00
Ex Tax:€65.85
75cl
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12%
This wonderful champagne is assembled from 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. It is amber golden in colour. Lively full and fresh o..
€55.00
Ex Tax:€44.72
75cl
/
12.5%
Cattier, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Rose, is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% Chardonnay. A blended rosé containing 10% Ch..
€75.00
Ex Tax:€60.98
75cl
/
12.5%
A luxurious champagne blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay. Made exclusively from grapes picked on the Clos du Moulin parcel, near Chigny Les Ro..
€175.00
Ex Tax:€142.28
FAQs
No single country produces objectively the best red wine: the answer depends entirely on the style and grape variety preferred. France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône) is the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at the highest level. Italy (Barolo, Brunello, Amarone) excels with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Corvina. Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) delivers world class Tempranillo. Australia, California, and Chile produce premium expressions that consistently compete at the highest international quality levels.
Italy, France, and Spain have historically competed for the position of world's largest wine producer by volume. Italy and France regularly trade the top position, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres annually. Spain produces slightly less. Globally, these three countries account for approximately 45 to 50% of total world wine production. China and the United States have grown significantly as producers in recent decades and are now among the top five globally.
Italy and France consistently alternate as the world's top two wine producing countries, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres per year. Spain is typically third. The global top five also includes the United States and China. Together these five nations account for the majority of global wine production by volume. Per capita consumption data and export value league tables present different rankings: France dominates export value even when Italy leads in volume.
Georgia in the South Caucasus region is widely recognised as the oldest continuously producing wine country, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to approximately 6000 BCE. The indigenous Rkatsiteli and Saperavi varieties are among the oldest cultivated grape varieties still in commercial production. Georgia also maintains the traditional Qvevri method, fermenting wine in large clay amphoras buried underground, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
This is a categorically unanswerable question as wine quality is style and variety specific. France produces the reference benchmarks for Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux), and Syrah (Northern Rhône). Italy excels with Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), and indigenous varieties. Spain dominates Tempranillo. Germany leads in Riesling. New World countries including Australia, New Zealand, California, and South Africa produce world class expressions across multiple varieties. The best wine is the one that most precisely suits your palate and occasion.