{"title":"French Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench wine covers a wide sweep of regions and styles, and this collection is the easiest way to explore what France does best without needing to know every appellation by heart. Bordeaux and Burgundy remain the two most recognised names, prized for structured reds and elegant Chardonnay respectively, while the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhone-valley-wine\"\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e contributes richer, spice-driven reds and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/provence-wine\"\u003eProvence\u003c\/a\u003e leans into pale, dry rosé built for warmer months. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon-wine\"\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon\u003c\/a\u003e offers reliable everyday drinking at friendlier prices, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alsace-wine\"\u003eAlsace\u003c\/a\u003e turns out aromatic whites, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne-region\"\u003eChampagne Region\u003c\/a\u003e rounds things out for proper celebrations. It's a genuinely broad collection, useful whether you're chasing a specific appellation or simply want to explore French wine more widely. For comparison, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wine\"\u003eItalian Wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpanish Wine\u003c\/a\u003e sit alongside it within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/imported-wines\"\u003eImported Wines\u003c\/a\u003e, or head to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e to shop by style instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"locations-french-red","title":"Locations French Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocations French Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a generous, fruit-forward blend that brings together grapes from the Rhône, Roussillon and Bordeaux. Red raspberry and wild strawberry lead into cranberry, cherry and rhubarb compote, giving the wine a lively balance of ripe fruit and freshness. Grenache and Syrah provide warmth and spice, while assorted Bordeaux varieties add structure and depth. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with bright acidity, chewy tannins and enough richness to suit hearty food without feeling heavy. Made by Dave Phinney and matured in barrel for 10 months, it is an easy match for slow-cooked beef, grilled lamb or smoky charcuterie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe non-vintage blend combines Grenache, Syrah and assorted Bordeaux varieties sourced from growers across the Rhône, Roussillon and Bordeaux. Locations selects fruit from established old-vine blocks in several French sub-appellations, aiming to bring the character of these different regions together in one wine. The winery describes red raspberry and wild strawberry aromas followed by cranberry, cherry and rhubarb compote. Bright acidity, a smooth texture and chewy tannins shape the palate. The wine is matured in barrel for 10 months before release and contains 15% alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010458479,"sku":"100097","price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LocationsFrenchRed.jpg?v=1785013644"},{"product_id":"sous-le-soleil-merlot","title":"Sous le Soleil Merlot 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSous le Soleil Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, fruit-forward red from southern France, made for relaxed and uncomplicated drinking. Its medium-bodied style combines generous flavour with smooth tannins, making it approachable enough to enjoy on its own while retaining enough substance for the dinner table. A dependable everyday Merlot with broad crowd appeal, it works particularly well with pizza, pasta, roast chicken, grilled meats and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from Merlot, the 2023 vintage opens with ripe aromas of strawberry, raspberry and cherry, complemented by gentle spice. The palate is smooth and well balanced, with juicy red berry fruit, soft tannins and an easy, rounded finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Vauron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010982767,"sku":"100113","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/SousleSoleilMerlot.jpg?v=1785120265"},{"product_id":"croix-de-marsan-bordeaux","title":"Croix de Marsan Bordeaux 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroix de Marsan Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e A supple, fruit-led Bordeaux red built around Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc adding shape and lift. Blackberry, cassis and ripe cherry sit at the centre, joined by sweet spice and a gentle toastiness. The palate is rounded and easy-moving, with fine tannins, balanced freshness and a smooth, savoury finish. Made in the Entre-deux-Mers by the family-owned Vignobles Gonfrier, it brings classic claret character in a particularly approachable style. Pour it with roast lamb, duck, beef sausages or a mushroom-rich casserole, and give it a brief spell in the decanter before serving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is approximately 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, grown on clay-limestone slopes and gravelly sites in the Entre-deux-Mers. The fruit was destemmed before a 48-hour cold soak and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in tank. The wine was matured for 12 months using stainless steel and oak barrels, including 10% new oak. Deep ruby in colour, it shows blackcurrant, ripe cherry and sweet spice, with a supple texture, fine tannins and a rounded finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Vauron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182011048303,"sku":"100114","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/CroixdeMarsanBordeaux.jpg?v=1785119082"},{"product_id":"chateau-le-clou-du-pin-bordeaux-rouge","title":"Chateau Le Clou du Pin Bordeaux Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Le Clou du Pin Bordeaux Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern, Merlot-led Bordeaux from an eight-hectare family estate near Gensac. Made from 71% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, it favours supple fruit and silky texture over heavy oak or firm, austere tannins. Medium bodied, harmonious and immediately approachable, it offers classic Bordeaux character in an easy-drinking style that works equally well at the dinner table or on its own. Pair it with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushroom dishes or a simple charcuterie platter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage has a fresh, expressive nose of ripe red fruit with distinctive notes of turmeric and clove. A gently sweet-fruited entry leads into a smooth, full palate supported by a very silky tannin structure. The wine is harmonious and easy to drink, with the generous fruit and rounded texture characteristic of its Merlot-dominant blend. 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Pair it with peppered steak, roast duck, game dishes or slow-cooked beef.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is ample, balanced and persistent, with notes of red fruit, cinnamon and coffee. The vineyard occupies south and southwest-facing hillsides overlooking the Garonne, where varied soils and good natural drainage contribute to the wine's character. 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Its blend of 72% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon combines generous fruit with freshness, fine tannins and classic Right Bank savouriness. Medium bodied and elegant rather than imposing, the 2019 vintage has now had time to soften and open up beautifully. Serve it with roast lamb, beef, duck, mushroom dishes or mature cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour, with a rich and elegant nose of blackcurrant and plum. The palate opens with power before fine, silky tannins reveal ripe red-fruit flavours and subtle minerality through the fresh finish. 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Grenache and Syrah lead a classic regional blend completed by Carignan and Mourvèdre, combining ripe fruit, warming spice and a smooth, rounded structure. Medium bodied and immediately approachable, it offers plenty of character without becoming overly heavy or demanding. A dependable choice for relaxed dinners, barbecues or cooler evenings, it pairs naturally with roast chicken, grilled lamb, beef stew, sausages and rustic Mediterranean dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage offers classic Côtes du Rhône character, with ripe black fruit, Mediterranean aromas and layers of spice. The palate is supple and balanced, with smooth tannins carrying the generous fruit through a clean, lively finish. 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Rich and expressive without feeling overly heavy, the 2023 vintage is approachable now but has the structure to develop further in the cellar. Pair it with grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef, mushroom dishes or mature cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep carmine in colour, with ripe black-fruit aromas developing into layers of spice. The palate is smooth, persistent and broad, with notes of prune, liquorice and black pepper emerging as the wine evolves. The grapes were completely destemmed and fermented in concrete vats with twice-daily pumping over and two to three weeks of skin contact. 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Blended from pinot meunier, pinot noir and chardonnay to a recipe barely touched since 1945, it pours a fine, persistent mousse over soft yellow stone fruit, strawberry and citrus, layered on a biscuity, autolytic core. It shows real depth and precision without losing any of its freshness, finishing long and dry. Billecart-Salmon remains one of the last family-owned houses in Champagne, and this is the kind of bottle that looks as good arriving as it tastes once poured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon's Brut Réserve blend has remained largely unchanged since 1945, built from pinot meunier, pinot noir and chardonnay sourced across the house's Champagne holdings. The style is fresh and vibrant, opening with bready, biscuit-like autolysis notes alongside floral lift, a touch of pear and soft red fruit, with a creamy, generously textured palate and a warm, toasty finish. This giftbox edition contains the same Brut Réserve inside presentation packaging, ready to give without wrapping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 95\/100 (NV)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is a complete wine with a wonderful aroma package including soft fragrances of yellow stone fruits, citrus, strawberry and delicate spice. The autolysis lees core is focused, biscuit-like, fresh and vibrant. An expressive mousse with a fine bubble, persistent almost crunchy mouthfeel and carrying the flavours suggest by the bouquet. Elegant, complex, youthful, vibrant and delicious. 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Its colour comes from blending in a small amount of still red wine made in house from Pinot Noir, rather than through skin contact. The wine is fermented at low temperature in stainless steel and rests on lees for thirty six months before release, a long ageing period that builds real depth without dulling its freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass it shows a radiant, pale pink hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is subtle and refined, built around red berries and citrus zest with a floral lift, while the palate has a notably creamy texture that moves into wild strawberry and a touch of raspberry on the finish. 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