{"id":11334,"date":"2024-09-14T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T00:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=11334"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:06:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T21:06:23","slug":"bonjour-in-a-bottle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/bonjour-in-a-bottle\/","title":{"rendered":"…casual French wines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Casual, easy drinking French red wines: 14 September 2024 <\/h3>\nAre you looking to raise your glass to the wonderful world of French wines. A tapestry woven with a rich history, local tradition, terroir and a touch of joie de vivre. Whether you are just starting on your wine journey or a seasoned enthusiast, there is a France wine that awaits your palate & occasion. Here is a small selection of casual French wines aimed to bridge the gap between quality and affordability, perfect for sharing with friends, family & even the next-door neighbour.
\nRemember, French wines are not just about premium labels; they are about moments shared. So, whether you are gathered around the kitchen table, a rustic outdoor bbq table or on holiday in a caravan, the following wines will weave some enjoyable new memories.
\n(These casual French wines are available online & selected retailers, and most importantly are ready to sip, savour & share now).<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\tCh\u00e2teau Laussac 2019 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Blend
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Saint Magne de Castillon, Bordeaux – France
\n*Producer \/ Distributor:<\/strong> GCF Group France\n\u2605 <\/strong>An affordable blended French red wine with 5 years age. On the nose you are greeted by mixed dark berries and a subtle dried herbs and spiced notes. The medium weight wine is showcasing a textural character in the mouth from natural chewy tannins. This wine is held in balance by a soft level of fruit acidity directing the wine with its relaxed summer berry flavours to a classic dry finish. \n A very approachable & versatile food friendly style red wine, drinking this summer. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, classic meat-lovers pizza, homemade kebabs, varied rich pasta dishes with a herb\/wine-sauce, earthy vegetarian cuisine and aged hard cheeses.\n

\u2022 No Decanting needed & serve at 16\u00b0-18\u00b0C \u2022 13.5% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellar 9 – 12 months \u2022 *NZ$29.99 <\/p>\n\tCh\u00e2teau Tour de Perrigal 2021 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blend
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Right-Bank, Bordeaux – France
\n*Distributor:<\/strong> GCF Group France\n\u2605 <\/strong>In your glass you have a vibrant plum red colour. On the nose you have classic aromas of mint chocolate, plums, dried herbs and a hint of liquorice. The palate is medium weight and has good balanced fruit, tannins and fruit acidity giving this wine a good mouth feel, textural character and a lingering dry finish. \n An ideal introduction to Bordeaux red wine blends. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, classic range of pizza, aged prosciutto, mushroom pasta dishes with a herb sauce, earthy vegetarian cuisine and aged hard cheeses.\n

\u2022 Decant 20 minutes & serve at 16\u00b0-18\u00b0C \u2022 13% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellar 2 – 3 years \u2022 *NZ$24.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\tCh\u00e2teau Tour des Murasses 2020 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blend
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Right-Bank, Bordeaux – France
\n*Distributor:<\/strong> GCF Group France\n\u2605 <\/strong>In the glass you have a deep plum red colour. On the inviting nose you have mixed berry fruit aromas, along with dried herbs, cacao and a deft smoky note. The medium weight palate is engaging, with a good breadth and structure, plus a fine textural component. Showcasing those mixed berries and kept upbeat and dynamic from good fruit acidity giving the wine balance through to the classic dry finish. \n A very approachable & versatile food friendly style red wine, drinking this summer. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, a classic selection of pizza, quality hamburgers, lasagna or Bolognese, earthy vegetarian cuisine and aged hard cheeses.\n

\u2022 Decant 20-30 minutes & serve at 17\u00b0-18\u00b0C : 13% Alc. : Classic Dry Style : Cellar 9 – 12 months : *NZ$24.99 <\/p>\n\tCh\u00e2teau Gaillarteau 2021 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Blend
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Right-Bank, Bordeaux – France
\n*Distributor:<\/strong> GCF Group France\n\u2605 <\/strong>In your glass you have a deep plum red colour. On the casual nose you have notes of red plums, mixed berries, dried herbs and a hint of tobacco. The light-to-medium weight palate elegantly reveals the above flavours, served with fine grained tannins, and good fruit acidity, resulting in a velvet smooth texture and a classic dry finish. \n An approachable & versatile food friendly style red wine. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, meat lover thin-based pizza’s, hamburgers, pasta with meatballs, earthy vegetarian cuisine and aged hard cheeses with crusty bread.\n

\u2022 Decant 30 minutes & serve at 17\u00b0-18\u00b0C : 12.5% Alc. : Classic Dry Style : Cellar 2 – 3 years : *NZ$24.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\tCh\u00e2teau Pasquet 2020 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Escoussans, Bordeaux – France
\nProducer:<\/strong> Michel & Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Pernette – (GCF Group France)\n\u2605 <\/strong>In your glass you have a deep plum red colour. On the casual nose you have aromas of dark fruits, dried herbs and subtle notes of allspice. The medium weight palate has simple mild tannins and a finely textured nature. This wine is kept lifted and bright from the relaxed level of fruit acidity that leads you onto a classic dry finish. \n A very approachable, casual food friendly red wine. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, classic range of pizza, homemade hamburgers, kebabs, Taco-Tuesday, earthy vegetarian cuisine and varied hard cheeses. \n

\u2022 Decant 30 minutes & serve at 16\u00b0-18\u00b0C \u2022 13% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellar 1 – 2 years \u2022 *NZ$19.99 <\/p>\n\tCh\u00e2teau Belles Eaux 2021 – 4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Grenache, Syrah, Mourv\u00e8dre & Carignan
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Languedoc – France
\n*Distributor:<\/strong> GCF Group France\n\u2605 <\/strong>In your glass you have a deep cherry plum red colour. On the inviting nose you have aromas of mixed dark berries, violets, subtle herbs, spice and note of tobacco. On the medium weighted palate, this wine has a luscious nature, and the wine celebrates those mixed berry fruits, supported by fine tannins and subtle acidity. The wine has an appealing personality and a lingering dry finish. \n A very approachable, easy drinking style red wine. <\/em>\nFood Pairing Suggestions: <\/strong>Ideal wine with everyday bbq\u2019d meats, classic range of thin-based pizza, varied fresh pasta dishes, tapas, earthy vegetarian cuisine and a mixed cheese-board with crusty bread – enjoy.\n

\u2022 No Decanting needed & serve at 16\u00b0-17\u00b0C \u2022 15% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellar 2 – 3 years \u2022 *NZ$24.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bottle-Glass-Temp-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"BB-Bottom-Left-Image-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"BB-Bottom-Right-Image-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tThese approachable, easy drinking French red wines are available at Selected NZ Retailers & Restaurants \u2022 plus Online.
*(Wine availability, vintages & promotional activity may vary between different retailers & online)\n

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