France
Wines of France
Direct Wine’s French portfolio — from Champagne and the great châteaux of Bordeaux to the crisp whites of the Loire Valley and the sun-drenched South. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Champagne & Sparkling
Grower and house Champagnes, plus French sparkling wine for every celebration.
Champagne Mondet Brut Grande Réserve
65% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay
Blended with reserve wines and aged at least three years. Brilliant gold with a lively, creamy mousse; redcurrant, yellow fruit, dried fruit and mirabelle plum lead to a round, soft palate with a long finish.
Pairs with: Beef carpaccio, Comté cheese
★ Decanter Silver 2019 · Decanter Bronze 2018 · Guide Hachette 2020
Champagne Mondet Prestige Millésime 2012
60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
A vintage Champagne produced in limited quantities, only in great years, and from a single year’s harvest. Chardonnay-led for finesse and elegance, with the depth that comes from extended aging.
Pairs with: Lobster, scallops, roast poultry, aged Comté
Collard-Picard Cuvée Prestige Brut
50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier
Drawn mainly from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, made without malolactic fermentation and matured 12–15 months in oak, then aged four to five years in the cellar. Finesse, fruit and character in perfect balance.
Pairs with: Aperitif, shellfish, fine celebrations
Collard-Picard Cuvée Dom Picard
100% Chardonnay
Pale straw with a vigorous mousse. A pure, floral nose of stone fruit, chamomile, almond and citrus with subtle brioche notes; crisp and lively on the palate with a pleasantly long finish.
Pairs with: Oysters, sushi, delicate fish
Rosé Allée Sparkling Rosé
Sparkling rosé blend
Inspired by the Hartmann family’s sparkling-wine tradition dating back to 1660 — a fresh, fruity sparkling rosé made for sharing life’s simple pleasures.
Pairs with: Brunch, desserts, celebrations
Bordeaux
Classic reds and whites from Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Lalande-de-Pomerol and Blaye.
Château Latapie Réserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
From 32 hectares of clay-limestone vineyards in Rauzan, given extended maceration and aged in French oak. Blackberry, blackcurrant and vanilla; rich and fruity with supple tannins and a long finish.
Pairs with: Beef, fish, cured meats, mushroom dishes
Château La Grâce Dieu Les Menuts
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
A family estate since 1875, spanning 14 hectares across a mosaic of Saint-Émilion terroirs. Aged 12 months in French oak (50% new) for balance, structure, complexity and elegance.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, duck, aged cheeses
Château Altimar Puy Versannes
Bordeaux red blend
Hand-picked, cold-soaked and aged in oak, bottled unfiltered. Generous cherry and blackberry with spice and black pepper; powerful and complex with a long, oak-framed finish.
Pairs with: Grilled red meats, game
Château Altimar Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux red blend
The Grand Cru bottling of Château Puy Versannes, from the Altimar family. Elegant and structured, with ripe dark cherry and plum, fine oak spice and polished tannins.
Pairs with: Beef tenderloin, roast duck, lamb, aged cheeses
Château Altimar
55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Generous and full-bodied, with red fruit, intense licorice and dense, velvety tannins leading to a long finish.
Pairs with: Tournedos, roast quail, lamb tagine
Château au Pont de Guîtres
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Deep color with ripe, juicy red fruit; powerful and fruity with spicy notes. Named for the little bridge between Pomerol and Lalande-de-Pomerol.
Pairs with: Steak, roast poultry, cheese
Château Hauterive
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
A historic estate in Saint-Germain-d’Esteuil, shaped into a modern wine property by the Verthamont family in the 18th century. HVE (High Environmental Value) certified since 2018.
Pairs with: Prime rib, lamb, hard cheeses
Château Barbé
75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec
A regular medal winner. Deep ruby, with ripe fruit, licorice and menthol; powerful yet velvety, with a long aftertaste and very good aging potential.
Pairs with: Game, red meat, pork, chocolate desserts
Château de l'Enclos
Bordeaux red blend
A Grand Vin de Bordeaux, estate-bottled (mis en bouteille à la propriété). With a few years of bottle age, it offers ripe blackcurrant and plum, hints of cedar and spice, and smooth, rounded tannins.
Pairs with: Steak, roast lamb, duck, hard cheeses
Château Chenu Lamont
Bordeaux red blend
A classic Bordeaux Supérieur, its label adorned with a golden sunburst and an engraving of the château. Ripe dark fruit, a touch of oak and spice, and a smooth, elegant finish.
Pairs with: Grilled steak, roast chicken, lamb, cheese
Château La Grave Bertin Réserve
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 12 months in stainless steel with regular racking, then lightly filtered for a fresh, easy-drinking style.
Pairs with: Salads, poultry, light red meat, cheese
Le Noble Red
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium ruby with blackberry, black cherry, mocha, dried herbs, vanilla and cedar; fresh acidity, gentle tannins and good length.
Pairs with: Burgers, roast chicken, pasta
L'Agassant Merlot
Merlot
A smooth, approachable Bordeaux Merlot with ripe plum and red cherry, soft tannins and a round, easy-drinking finish.
Pairs with: Burgers, roast chicken, pasta, mild cheeses
Carnaval Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
A vibrant Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant and dark cherry, a hint of cedar and firm yet approachable tannins.
Pairs with: Steak, burgers, lamb chops, hard cheeses
Château La Grangeotte
Bordeaux red blend
Great-value Bordeaux to drink now: ripe bramble fruit and red plum with a touch of smoky black tea; fresh and bright with smooth, supple tannins.
Pairs with: Grilled meat, cheeses, mushroom dishes
Château Bellerives Dubois Tradition
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fruity, with blackcurrant and red berries and an optimal balance of fruit and round, supple body.
Pairs with: Everyday meals, charcuterie
Grand Théâtre Rouge
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Intense red with purple glints; fresh strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant; fruity with a touch of spice and fine, delicate tannins.
Pairs with: Roast meats, pasta, cheese
Larmoni Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Named for the “larmes” — the tears that form on the glass. A harmonious blend marked by black fruit and a hint of spice.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, hearty dishes
Roc de Bel-Air
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Seductive ripe red fruit on the nose; well balanced and round on the palate with silky tannins and a firm finish.
Pairs with: Red meat, poultry, cheese
Les Fiefs de Sansac
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Traditionally fermented, with malolactic fermentation and aging in concrete tanks for an authentic expression of terroir and a velvety, harmonious texture.
Pairs with: Roasts, stews, cheese
Château La Grangeotte Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
The white companion to Château La Grangeotte’s red: a fresh, crisp Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, white flowers and a clean, lively finish.
Pairs with: Seafood, goat cheese, salads, aperitifs
Songe de l'Impératrice
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw with citrus, green apple, white flowers and fresh-cut grass. Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit, lime and white peach, finishing clean with a hint of salinity.
Pairs with: Oysters, grilled fish, shrimp, goat cheese
Fleur Moelleux
100% Sémillon
An approachable, soft and fruity sweet white made from Sémillon grown across Bordeaux.
Pairs with: Seafood, pork, chicken, cream sauces, blue cheese
Loire Valley
Crisp, mineral Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and across the Loire Valley.
Philippe Auchère Les Monts Damnés
100% Sauvignon Blanc
A full, dense palate of white-fleshed fruit and candied apricot, with a rich, savory finish showing the warm aromatic power of a sunny vintage.
Pairs with: Scallops, lobster, goat cheese
Philippe Auchère Cuvée Les Déserts
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classic Sancerre from the eastern Loire Valley: fresh, expressive Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant fruit and minerality.
Pairs with: Goat cheese, white fish, salads
Sancerre Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Grown on clay-limestone soils following organic principles. Pressed slowly to capture the grapes’ aromas, then fermented with native yeasts for 5–6 months in stainless steel.
Pairs with: Shellfish, grilled fish, goat cheese
Le Printemps Sancerre
100% Sauvignon Blanc
A bright, springtime Sancerre — vibrant citrus, white flowers and fresh-cut herbs, with the crisp minerality Sancerre is known for.
Pairs with: Goat cheese, oysters, grilled fish, spring vegetables
La Promenade Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp, refreshing Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc with bright citrus, green apple and a clean, zesty finish — great everyday value.
Pairs with: Goat cheese, oysters, grilled fish, salads
Languedoc, Rhône & Southern France
Sun-drenched reds, whites and rosés from the Languedoc-Roussillon, Pays d’Oc, the Rhône Valley and Provence.
Baronie de Castries 1565
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Deep purple with dark fruit, ripe red fruit, spice and cocoa. Generous and perfectly balanced, finishing on silky tannins.
Pairs with: Rib-eye, filet mignon, lamb chops, aged cheeses
King Saint-Chinian
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Garnet red with cherry, raspberry, white pepper and licorice; bright and round with supple tannins and a persistent finish.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, cassoulet
The King of King
55% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache
Rich berry fruit with a delicate, noble aroma — an elegant choice for gifting or the festive table.
Pairs with: Roast beef, holiday dinners
Les Roses Noires
72% Mourvèdre, 28% Syrah
Dense garnet with blueberry, blackberry, bay leaf, rosemary, licorice, cocoa and vanilla. Velvety, structured and long.
Pairs with: Lamb, game, grilled vegetables
Fitou Tradition
30% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah
Traditionally vinified from destemmed grapes with a 17-day maceration for depth and structure.
Pairs with: Grilled rib of beef, country charcuterie, spicy dishes
Côtes du Rhône Pur Granit
Rhône red blend
A limited-release 2022 Côtes du Rhône. A generous Southern Rhône red with ripe dark fruit, a touch of spice and a fresh, mineral edge.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, roast lamb, hearty stews, cheese
Pierre Troupel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhône red blend
From Domaine Clef de Saint Thomas and estate-bottled, in the embossed Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottle. A rich, full-bodied red with ripe dark fruit, garrigue herbs and spice, and a long, warm finish.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, beef stew, game, aged cheeses
Les Terrasses Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhône red blend
A classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape red in the traditional embossed bottle. Deep and generous, with ripe black cherry and plum, warm spice, garrigue herbs and supple tannins.
Pairs with: Grilled steak, lamb, braised short ribs, hard cheeses
Double Ripasse
60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
The wine is “re-passed” over its skins for extra depth: dark purple fruit, blackberry and black cherry, firm tannins and a slow, earthy finish.
Pairs with: Steak, smoked meats
As de Cœur
50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bursting with kirsch-like cherry and a hint of smoke; a powerful attack that gives way to a smooth finish.
Pairs with: Burgers, pizza, grilled meats
The Bull
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark and intense, with black fruit, violet and cocoa; rich and layered with blackberry, blackcurrant and velvety tannins.
Pairs with: Beef, veal, pasta
Chai d'Œuvre Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark with ruby reflections; ripe black berries, wild blackberry, cocoa and vanilla. Generous and aromatic with silky tannins.
Pairs with: Steak, lamb
Chai d'Œuvre Merlot
100% Merlot
Late-harvested, low-yield grapes and a 55-day maceration give a deep, concentrated wine with black fruit, cassis and spice and a long, silky finish.
Pairs with: Roast pork, duck, pasta
Chai d'Œuvre Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Hand-sorted grapes from Vignobles Vellas’ best Pinot Noir plots. Deep color with black fruit, cherry and spice — a fuller, more concentrated style of Pinot Noir.
Pairs with: Salmon, poultry, mushrooms
Chai d'Œuvre Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Melon, citrus, almond and exotic fruit; crisp with pleasant acidity and a soft finish.
Pairs with: Salads, poultry, seafood
Poison Rouge
100% Marselan
Intense color with an aromatic nose; delicious, balanced and fruity with black fruit and red berries. Serve at 14°C.
Pairs with: Tapas, grilled meats, cheese
Poison Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Pale gold with an aromatic nose; lively, balanced and fruity with light mineral, citrus and fresh-fruit notes. Serve at 6°C.
Pairs with: Aperitifs, summer salads, seafood
Poison Rosé
100% Pinot Noir
A light, festive rosé with an intense nose of fresh red fruit and playful candy notes. Serve at 9°C.
Pairs with: Appetizers, grilled fish, Mediterranean dishes
Les Délices Rosé
Syrah
Petal-pink with sweet candy notes; savory and round with a touch of citrus on the finish.
Pairs with: Salads, grilled shrimp, picnics
Rosa Nova Rosé Prestige
Provence rosé
A prestige rosé from Provence, estate-bottled (mis en bouteille à la propriété). Pale salmon-pink in color — fresh, delicate and elegant in the classic Côtes de Provence style.
Pairs with: Grilled fish, salads, Mediterranean dishes, aperitifs
The Garden Rosé
100% Syrah
A pale, elegant rosé of Syrah, dressed in a hand-painted floral label. Fresh, light and easy to love — made for sunny afternoons and garden gatherings.
Pairs with: Salads, light seafood, soft cheeses, aperitifs