French Red Blend

Organic/Bio From France’s Basque country, this is a very Bordeaux-like blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Tannat. Rich blackcurrant and blackberry fruit aromas and flavors are framed by sweet spice... Read More

Organic/Bio From the French Basque country, this is an “illegal” wine – 100% Cabernet Franc where the Irouleguy AOC requires at least some Tannat or other local grapes. Manual harvest, 15 days maceration and... Read More

Valensac is a thoroughly modern Languedoc winery focused on making rock-solid, all purpose, great value wines from varietals traditional (Grenache, Syrah) and more modern for the region (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet,... Read More

Lower ABV Our first thought on tasting this was, “Wow – kind of like a darker and more playful Marcillac!” A better way to say it is that this deliciously captivating red is at once plump, ripe and full of dark... Read More

Lower ABV Very much a spring in a bottle experience here in this 65% Pinot Noir, 35 Gamay, rose where 75% of the grapes ferment on the skins and 25% as pressed juice. Big aromas with zip and zing to the scents of spring flowers,... Read More

Organic/Bio Tannat in the mountain vineyards of Madiran are typically inky, tannic, beasts. Christine Dupuy is doing something different with these own-rooted, very old, vines. There’s plenty of inky black color and deep,... Read More

Lower ABV This is the kind of wine that comes about when a crazy talented young winemaker decides to have fun with leftovers. The wine starts with Anaïs Ricome’s savory Syrah Cerise made from grapes grown in cool, high-altitude,... Read More

Lower ABV It takes a little extra work to make crisp, light, refreshing rosé in the sunny Languedoc region. Starting with picking the right grapes, including crisp, mouthwatering, Cinsault for freshness and richer Syrah... Read More

Lower ABV The Agenais IGT region overlaps the better known AOCs of Buzet and Cotes de Duras in the Lot-et-Garonne Department. Ok, let's make it easier- it's about 80 miles south of Bordeaux. Cabernet Franc and Sauvigon... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV What do the owners of two of Burgundy's most famous (and expensive!) estates reach for when they want something light, pink and refreshing? That was the question Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac,... Read More

Lower ABV So, imagine a Northern Rhone Syrah from someplace like St Joseph, except made with Gamay and with more fruit. You’d have something full of crunchy blackberry and plum fruit and blossoms with that savory, meaty,... Read More