
French Red Wine
Setting the standards for red wine production worldwide ...
Setting the standards for red wine production worldwide, France holds rank as the source of the world’s most popular red grape varieties. Famous for their elegance, grace and longevity, the red wines of France come in a variety of styles.
Burgundy claims some of the most desirable vineyard real estate on the planet and remains a source of the world’s most coveted Pinot noir. A powerhouse producer of red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Bordeaux sits on France’s western side, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a coastal pine forest. The region’s mild, maritime climate and gravel-heavy soils are perfect for the production of highly structured, cellar-worthy red wines. In the south, the long and narrow Rhône River Valley produces full-bodied, flavorful reds. Syrah makes its home in the Northern Rhône where a continental climate and steep hillside vineyards create some of the best in the world. Southern Rhône’s Grenache-based blends easily charm most any wine enthusiast. For those after a more delicate red, the Loire Valley’s Cabernet Franc maintains a loyal line of followers.
- Wine Spectator28
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate20
- Wine & Spirits3
- Wine Enthusiast3
- Jeb Dunnuck1
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Delas Saint-Joseph Francois de Tournon 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Jean-Louis Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Offerus 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Delas Hermitage Les Bessards 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon (1.5 Liter Magnum - torn label) 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Vignes 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
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Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas La Louvee 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
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Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Fontaines 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
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Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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