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Imagine ruined Cathar castles, walled towns, the twinkling Med and plats du jour ... Now we’ve whisked you away to the south of France, here are exactly the type of authentic reds you’d find on your travels. The Dellova family make silky, rich Château de la Grange at the small estate they’ve worked for over five decades. Revel in the ripe black fruit flavours of Gold-medal Domaine La Lirande, or sink into the easy-drinking, supple character of Pigassou – “as French as a café accordion” and “a considerable bargain” says critic Hugh Johnson. And with this case, these reds and more are yours for just £8.99 a bottle – including extraordinary La Fé (normally £17.99).
Imagine ruined Cathar castles, walled towns, the twinkling Med and plats du jour ... Now we’ve whisked you away to the south of France, here are exactly the type of authentic reds you’d find on your travels. The Dellova family make silky, rich Château de la Grange at the small estate they’ve worked for over five decades. Revel in the ripe black fruit flavours of Gold-medal Domaine La Lirande, or sink into the easy-drinking, supple character of Pigassou – “as French as a café accordion” and “a considerable bargain” says critic Hugh Johnson. And with this case, these reds and more are yours for just £8.99 a bottle – including extraordinary La Fé (normally £17.99).
Imagine ruined Cathar castles, walled towns, the twinkling Med and plats du jour ... Now we’ve whisked you away to the south of France, here are exactly the type of authentic reds you’d find on your travels. The Dellova family make silky, rich Château de la Grange at the small estate they’ve worked for over five decades. Revel in the ripe black fruit flavours of Gold-medal Domaine La Lirande, or sink into the easy-drinking, supple character of Pigassou – “as French as a café accordion” and “a considerable bargain” says critic Hugh Johnson. And with this case, these reds and more are yours for just £8.99 a bottle – including extraordinary La Fé (normally £17.99).
Vin de France
Normally £10.99 a bottle
Delightfully easy-drinking French bistro rouge. Perennial favourite, brimful with supple black fruit. Read more
Tasting notes
Easy, supple, juicy black fruits with a hint of wild herbs and spice
Aroma
Fresh herb, sweet spice with raspberry and blackberry aromas
Pays d'Oc IGP
Normally £14.99 a bottle
The ‘Big Brother’ to bestseller Cabalié, more punch and power from concentrated old vine fruit. Read more
Tasting notes
Big, rich and smooth with mouth-staining red and black fruit
Aroma
Bright cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and sweet spices
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Minervois AOC
Normally £14.49 a bottle
Three Golds for the sumptuous, blackberry and liquorice-scented Minervois from a 12th-century estate. Read more
Tasting notes
Velvety black fruit, wild herbs, liquorice, chocolaty and long
Aroma
Ripe blackcurrant, pepper, liquorice and cocoa
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Fitou AOC
Normally £14.49 a bottle
Rich, silky, coastal Fitou red – an authentic taste of southern France from a superb organic estate. Read more
Tasting notes
Juicy cherry, black plum and savoury spices
Aroma
Heady black fruits and spices
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Cité de Carcassonne IGP
Normally £11.49 a bottle
Appealing, ripe, southern French Merlot with a crunchy fresh bite from the western edge of Corbières. Read more
Tasting notes
Firm start, with deep black fruit, finishing with a zip of freshness
Aroma
Juicy blackberry, blackcurrant with a touch of cherry
Madiran AOP
Normally £17.99 a bottle
A new wave red from ancient Madiran, showcasing the native Tannat grape – full, generous, rich. Read more
Tasting notes
Dense, generous, ample black fruit with silky tannins. Textured
Aroma
Bright cassis, blackberry, leafy spice
Vin de France
Normally £15.49 a bottle
Powerful, rich, velvety-spiced, old-vine red from Jean-Charles Duran in Roussillon's prized Maury. Read more
Tasting notes
Cherries, figs, damsons and big toasty spice; a very long finish
Aroma
Dark, berry fruit and damson jam with notes of violet, herbs and spice
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Pays d'Oc IGP
Normally £12.99 a bottle
Second release of this rich, silky Syrah from close to Corbières. Dark black fruit and herbal spice. Read more
Tasting notes
Velvety, with dense herbal blackberry and cassis
Aroma
Smoky, ripe black fruit, a hint of liquorice and herbs