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      1. Château La Clarière Blanc
        La Clarière's Gold-medal, oak-fermented, estate white – grassy citrusy freshness with gentle spice
        CountryFrance
        Sauvignon-based blend
        £22.00 per bottle
      2. Enclos de la Clarière
        Fabulous, single-vineyard Bordeaux from a plot right next door to Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés
        CountryFrance
        Merlot
        £20.00 per bottle
      3. Château Tour Saint Christophe
        Superb 93-point release of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Superb length and finesse
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        from £35.00 per bottle
      4. Château La Clarière Blanc
        La Clarière's superb, oak-fermented, estate white – grassy citrusy freshness with gentle spice
        CountryFrance
        Sauvignon-based blend
        £22.00 per bottle
      5. Only 60 left
        Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Brut  (in gift box)
        Legendary Cristal Champagne, scoring 98 points, from the excellent 2015 vintage, in a gold gift box
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £260.00 per bottle
      6. Château Pédesclaux
        A modern and refined Pauillac
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £40.00 per bottle
      7. Château Gloria
        A charming and approachable Saint-Julien
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £38.00 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £2.00
      8. Only 2 left
        Château Meyney
        One of Saint-Estèphe’s smartest buys – Château Meyney makes consistently impressive wines
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £31.00 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £48.00
      9. Champagne Nicolo & Paradis Brut
        Exciting new addition to our Champagne range – toasty richness, fruit and fine bubbles
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £19.99 per bottle
      10. Chasm de Cabrespine Minervois
        Not every red wine justifies a journey into the depths of the Earth. This one does
        CountryFrance
        Syrah-based blend
        £19.99 per bottle
      11. Font del Victoire Pinot Noir
        Pretty, silky berry fruit Pinot Noir from southern France – a charming red that's sure to please
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        £13.99 per bottle
      12. Only 170 left
        Domaine des Buissonnes Caillotte Sancerre
        Fine, crisp and linear-fresh Sancerre from a small family estate and prized Caillotte vineyards
        CountryFrance
        Sauvignon Blanc
        £24.00 per bottle
      13. Le Secret des Etoiles Pinot Noir
        All the seductive, silky berry fruit of fine, oak-aged Pinot Noir, with a hint of southern ripeness
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        £14.99 per bottle
      14. Château Gromel Bel Air Cuvée Eva
        Triple-Gold-medal, Right Bank claret from Fronsac and a legendary vintage; impressive fruit richness
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £14.99 per bottle
      15. Famille Descombe Viognier
        Brimful of white peach, floral and spice notes – a deliciously pure, fresh, Beaujolais Viognier
        CountryFrance
        Viognier
        £12.99 per bottle
      16. Champagne Château de Bligny Grande Réserve
        91-point Champagne from an historical jewel in the heart of Côte des Bar. Rich and elegant
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £34.99 per bottle
      17. Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
        Richly flavoured, 93-point flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône's great Jean-Marc Diffonty
        CountryFrance
        Grenache-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
        SAVE £2.00
      18. Château La Fleur Saint Bonnet
        Intensely flavoured, youthful and vibrant Cabernet Merlot from a small château in the Médoc
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £13.99 per bottle
      19. Château Bernon Bécot
        Fine, mature Puisseguin claret from 4th-generation owners of 1er Grand Cru Classé Beau-Séjour Bécot
        CountryFrance
        Merlot
        £19.99 per bottle
        SAVE £5.01
      20. Pas Vu Pas Pris Organic by Jeff Carrel
        Bright, peach and apple-fresh Chardonnay from southern France, made by the talented Jeff Carrel
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        £14.99 per bottle
        SAVE £2.00
      21. Prestige du Capitole Cabernet Sauvignon
        Silky, fruit-laden, tobacco-scented Cabernet from a US winemaker, working her magic in SW France
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet Sauvignon
        £14.99 per bottle
      22. Domaine Col les Pins
        Rare chance to enjoy a southern French red with 7 years age. Mature cherry, with tobacco spice
        CountryFrance
        Grenache-based blend
        £15.99 per bottle
        SAVE £4.00
      23. Pierre Brecht Riesling
        £14.99 per bottle
      24. Château Pédesclaux
        Impressive 95 points for this classic Pauillac, with brooding intensity and the structure to age
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £35.00 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £5.00
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      What are the top French wine regions?

      France is home to renowned wine regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, each offering unique and prestigious wines.

      These regions have become synonymous with fine wine and have set the benchmark for many types of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There are 11 primary growing regions in France, the most well-known include:

      • Bordeaux: Boasting renowned châteaux and globally acclaimed red wine blends valued for their depth and structure, Bordeaux is a bastion for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its reputation is upheld through strict wine production standards, making its vintages sought-after globally with notable wines from Margaux, Pauillac and Saint-Émilion.
      • Burgundy: The spiritual home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy wines are prized for their exquisite balance of power and finesse. Key Burgundian sub-regions include Côte d’Or, Chablis and Beaujolais.
      • Champagne: Situated in the northeast, Champagne is best known for its namesake sparkling wine. A sophisticated blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Champagne offers diverse styles from the crisp Brut to the slightly sweeter Demi-Sec.
      • Rhône Valley: The Rhône River adds charm to this valley known for its Shiraz-centric reds in the north and Grenache blends in the south. Notable sub-regions include Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
      • Loire Valley: A hub for white wines, the Loire Valley produces top-tier Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne wines. The region’s crisp, high-acidity wines are showcased in labels such as Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray and Muscadet.

      Want to learn more? Read our guide to France;s Top Wine Regions

      What are some of the best-known French wines?


      French Red wine

      French red wines are considered some of the best in the world – from Bordeaux’s deep and well-structured blends, Burgundy’s graceful Pinot Noirs, Rhône Valley’s assertive Shiraz, to the fresh and vibrant Gamay wines of Beaujolais.

      France’s most famous red wine is the Bordeaux blend – an expert mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other red grapes, creating age-worthy wines with complex flavours, rich tannins and a balanced structure. 

      Another world-famous French red is the Rhône’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A Grenache blend, these wines are known for their rich and complex flavours, with notes of dark fruits, spices and herbs.

      Other famous French red wines include:

      • Burgundy Pinot Noir. Some of the most expensive and celebrated wines in the world come from Côte d’Or (Burgundy’s Golden Slope). 
      • Beaujolais. The first Beaujolais of the harvest (called Beaujolais Nouveau) even has its own festival, celebrated on the Third Thursday of November each year.


      French White wine

      Burgundy Chardonnay, Chablis, Sancerre, Sauternes, Champagne… France showcases an impressive array of world-famous white wines, distinguished by regional nuances and unique flavour profiles.

      Here are some of the standout varieties:

      Chardonnay: One of the most widely planted white wine grapes in France, it is grown in several regions, including Burgundy, Champagne and the Loire Valley. While some French Chardonnays are crisp without oak ageing, others gain a rich, creamy flavour from maturing in oak barrels.

      Sauvignon Blanc: Recognised for its lively acidity and lighter body, this grape thrives in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Its aroma often carries citrus, green apple, and gooseberry notes, complemented by a hint of minerality.

      Chenin Blanc: Mostly grown in the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc offers wines ranging from dry and sharp to sumptuously sweet, all underlined by its innate high acidity and layered flavours.

      Riesling: Though primarily linked with Germany, the Alsace region in France is also home to the Riesling grape. Celebrated for their bright acidity and pure fruit tones, Alsace Rieslings also offer good ageing prospects.


      French rosé 

      For the best French rosé wines, look no further than Provence.

      Located in the southeastern region near the Mediterranean, Provence rosés are adored for their dry, refreshing style and delicate, pale-pink colour. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren gives these wines their signature dry and crisp profile, supported by notes of lychee, strawberry and herbs – all underlined by a subtle minerality.

      Other notable French rosés combine Grenache, Mourvédre and Shiraz, making wines with more sweetness and vivid fruit notes, such as raspberry, complemented by a distinct minerality.


      French Sparkling Wine

      The French created the most famous sparkling wine of all – Champagne.

      Exclusive to its namesake region, Champagne is considered the pinnacle of celebration bubbles worldwide. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier, it’s a secondary fermentation in the bottle that gives Champagne its signature effervescence and smooth texture. Champagne styles range from the very dry Brut Nature to the more lush Demi-Sec.

      In other regions, sparkling wine made using the same method as Champagne is called Crémant. This elegant and equally complex sparkling wine is a more affordable alternative to Champagne. Crémant is made in several regions, but the best-known is Crémant de Alsace – a creamy and floral sparkling wine.

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      The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

      • For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
      • Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
      • You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

      For the best experience we recommend you subscribe to our Unlimited service. A one-off payment of £29.99 entitles you to free delivery for a year – including free Next-day delivery. There’s no minimum order – you’ll get free delivery even on a single bottle. And you can get delivery to multiple addresses, so it’s perfect for gifting!

      What happens if I want to return a wine?


      We want you to enjoy every bottle you buy from us. If you are not completely satisfied with any wine, for any reason, just let us know and you’ll receive a refund.  

      Plus, we always want you to receive exactly what you need. If we deliver a case and it’s not wanted, just email us at customerservice@laithwaites.com and we’ll take care of it.

      Can I get a wine subscription with Laithwaites?


      Yes! It’s quick and easy to join our Wine Club.

      You’ll start discovering new wines for less right away – and once you’re in you can easily tailor your subscription to your needs.

      Want to skip or delay a delivery? No problem. Fancy a different style? We’ve a wide range to choose from. Want to swap in some of your favourite wines? It’s easy to do online. We’ll send a reminder email the week before delivery so you’ll have time to make any changes you like.

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