Vine fra Frankrig: Bourgogne, Champagne og Loire-dalen
101 bouteilles, de la Bourgogne à la Champagne, la Loire et BordeauxThe journey sometimes starts two hours' drive away: a limestone slope, a Pinot Noir with a pale colour, a white that smells of hazelnut and wet stone. That is what the shop keeps from France, a handful of terroirs that stand comparison with the wines of the whole world.
The range follows two threads. Burgundy first, from the family estates of the Côte de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise, up to a few grands crus. Then what else France has to offer: the chalk of Champagne, Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley, Chenin from the Layon, a rosé from the Var and a right-bank Saint-Émilion.
Domaine Jean-François Bouthenet - Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Au Paradis Rouge 2022
Red fruit from the Hautes-Côtes, lifted by a hint of gentle spice.
Domaine Jean-François Bouthenet - Maranges Sur Le Chêne Blanc 2022
En hvid Maranges med cremet tekstur, holdt oppe af en frisk syre.
Domaine Edmond Monnot - Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière Rouge 2023
Morello cherry, violet and silky tannins from one of Maranges' flagship climats.
Domaine Edmond Monnot - Maranges 1er Cru Clos Roussots Rouge 2023
Black fruit, cedar and cocoa in a Maranges premier cru with a dense palate.
Domaine Edmond Monnot - Maranges 1er Cru Clos de la Boutière Rouge 2022
En premier cru fra Maranges, hvor kirsebær og viol dominerer fadpræget.
Domaine Edmond Monnot - Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2022
A Hautes-Côtes Chardonnay that puts freshness before oak.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru Clos des Vergennes Rouge 2023
The estate's crowning glory: a Corton grand cru built to age in the cellar.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Aloxe-Corton 2023
Aloxe-Corton Pinot Noir in its broad style: tannic and deep.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Ladoix Rouge 2024
Ladoix i rød udgave: violer og peber på en tydelig tanninstruktur.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Chorey-Lès-Beaune Rouge 2024
Chorey-lès-Beaune, blomme og kirsebær krydret med et strejf af læder, silkebløde tanniner.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2024
Cherry, raspberry and black pepper: a red Bourgogne to drink for its fruit.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Ladoix Blanc 2024
Ladoix i hvid udgave: æble og pære på en kridtjord, der bærer eftersmagen.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Beaune Mosnières Blanc 2024
Fersken og kaprifolium i en rund smag, Beaune i hvid udgave, som vi kan lide den.
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant - Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023
Æble, pære og ristet brød: en rund hvid Bourgogne, som friskheden giver fornyet liv.
Domaine Jeannin-Naltet - Mercurey 1er Cru Les Naugues Rouge 2022
Les Naugues: plum and blackberry lifted by leather, a Mercurey premier cru built to last.
Domaine Jeannin-Naltet - Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Grands Voyens Rouge 2022
The Clos des Grands Voyens: black cherry and violet on silky tannins.
Domaine Jeannin-Naltet - Mercurey Blanc 2022
En stenet hvid Mercurey, pære og ristede noter fra fadet i perfekt balance.
Domaine Vincent Prunier - Volnay 1er Cru Robardelle Rouge 2017
Robardelle som premier cru, viol og peber på en fløjlsblød tannin, typisk for Volnay.
Domaine Vincent Prunier - Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Rouge 2020
Monthélie premier cru: cherry and blackberry on firm tannins that time will polish.
Domaine Vincent Prunier - Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2020
Strawberry and black cherry: the roundness of a red Chassagne with silky tannins.
Rémi Jeanniard - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Blanchards Rouge 2023
Blackcurrant, leather and tobacco: an old-vine premier cru made for the cellar.
Rémi Jeanniard - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots Rouge 2023
Les Ruchots, a Morey-Saint-Denis premier cru: violet and truffle on silky tannins.
Rémi Jeanniard - Morey-Saint-Denis Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2023
Blackcurrant and truffle: old vines from Morey with a velvety palate.
Sylvain Langoureau - Chassagne-Montrachet Voillenots Dessous Rouge 2022
A red Chassagne, cherry and raspberry on fine tannins, going against the grain.
The French terroirs in the cellar
France here comes down to a few areas, kept for what they do better than anywhere else: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on Burgundian limestone, sparkling wine on chalk, Cabernet Franc on Loire tuffeau, rosé on the hills of the Var.
| Région | Ce qu'on y trouve | Cépages | La page dédiée |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côte de Nuits | Structured reds, cherry and undergrowth, made for ageing | Pinot noir | Côte de NuitsGevrey, Morey, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne |
| Côte de Beaune | Blancs de calcaire tendus, rouges plus souples et parfumés | Chardonnay, pinot noir | Côte de BeauneBeaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Saint-Aubin |
| Côte chalonnaise | Le même duo de cépages, à prix plus doux | Pinot noir, chardonnay | MercureyRully, Givry et Mercurey |
| Champagne | Bruts de vigneron, blanc de noirs, cuvées de réserve | Pinot noir, chardonnay, meunier | ChampagneMontagne de Reims and Côte des Bar |
| Vallée de la Loire | Rouges frais de tuffeau et chenins tendres de schiste | Cabernet franc, chenin blanc | Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny, Coteaux du Layon |
| Provence et Méditerranée | Pale aperitif rosés, raised in tank to stay light | Grenache, cinsault, syrah | RosévinLe rayon rosé, ici et ailleurs |
| Bordeaux, rive droite | Merlot charnu, fruits noirs et cuir, tanin de garde | Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon | Vine fra BordeauxEn kollektion i vækst |
Bourgogne fylder størstedelen af afdelingen og har sine egne sider: Vine fra Bourgogne samler det hele, fra regional vin til grand cru, og Domaine Dubois viser, hvad én enkelt vingård giver, fulgt fra Bourgogne Côte d'Or til Clos de Vougeot.
Repères de garde et de service
French wine falls quickly into two families: those that give everything in their youth and those that gain from waiting. The ranges below start from the vintage and apply to a cool, dark cellar.
| Vinen | Garde indicative | Service | À table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosé de Provence et IGP Méditerranée | Within two years | 8 à 10 degrés | Apéritif, salade de tomates, poisson grillé |
| Cabernet franc de Loire | Trois à huit ans | 14 à 16 degrés | Grillades, volaille, fromage de chèvre |
| Halvsød chenin fra Layon | Dix à vingt ans | 8 à 10 degrés | Foie gras, Roquefort, apricot tart |
| Crémant et brut de vigneron | Deux à cinq ans | 10 à 12 degrés | Apéritif, huîtres, friture de la mer |
| Champagne millésimé ou blanc de noirs | Dix ans et davantage | 12 °C, i vinglas | Volaille rôtie, poisson en sauce |
| Blanc de village bourguignon | Cinq à dix ans | 11 à 13 degrés | Poisson au beurre blanc, comté jeune |
| Rouge de village bourguignon | Cinq à dix ans | 15 à 16 degrés | Bœuf braisé, canard, époisses |
| Premier cru et grand cru | Dix à vingt-cinq ans | 16 °C, dekanteret en time | Gibier à plume, ris de veau, truffe |
| Saint-émilion grand cru | Huit à quinze ans | 16 à 17 degrés | Côte de bœuf, agneau, magret |
These guidelines apply to bottles lying down at around 12 °C. A red from the Côte de Nuits almost always gains from waiting, while a Mercurey is drunk earlier and gives the same pleasure at table.
The ways into the French range
Five bottles to get into the range, and three pages to carry the visit further.
A rosé for the aperitif
Fersken og abrikos, livlig og klar til servering. En rosé fra Middelhavet lagret på ståltank, der bevarer sin friskhed hele måltidet igennem.
Château de l'Escarelle Palm IGP Méditerranée 2024 · 11,20 € la bouteille, à l'unité ou par caisse de 6Un rouge de Loire à servir frais
Blackcurrant, raspberry and violet, an organic Cabernet Franc whose tannins stay supple. Give it a quarter of an hour in the fridge before the barbecue.
Laurent Mabileau Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 2022 · 17,00 € la bouteille, à l'unitéLe merlot de la rive droite
Black fruit and leather, with the structure of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru built for ageing. To be decanted half an hour before a rib of beef.
Château Queyron Pindefleurs Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 · 33,40 € la bouteille, à l'unitéBobler fra en vinbonde
A reserve brut with a fine bead, which holds its own as an aperitif and with a fish course. The bottle to keep chilled for the unexpected.
Bernard Robert Champagne Brut Réserve · 34,80 € la bouteille, à l'unitéAn off-dry wine for foie gras
Pêche, miel et chèvrefeuille, un layon tendre que son acidité garde léger. Chenin de schiste angevin, à servir bien frais.
Château de la Roulerie Coteaux du Layon Le P'tit Layon 2022 · 29,50 € for flasken, enkeltvisEntrer en Bourgogne
From affordable Hautes-Côtes to the grands crus, village by village and estate by estate: the main door into the French range.
Afdelingsside · Vine fra BourgogneSuivre la craie
Grower bruts from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Bar, blancs de noirs and reserve cuvées gathered on a single page.
Afdelingsside · ChampagneGarder un œil sur Bordeaux
This page brings together the Bordeaux wines in the cellar, right-bank Merlot first, and will fill out as the spring arrivals come in.
Afdelingsside · Vine fra Bordeaux
Pourquoi le calcaire revient toujours
Look at a map of French soils and the same ribbon reappears: the Jurassic limestones that carry the Burgundian slope run up towards the chalk of Champagne and outcrop as far as the hills of the Berry. They are what give a Meursault Chardonnay its tension, a grower brut its straightness and a village Pinot Noir its fine tannins.
That is the thread we follow in France, rather than the map of the appellations. It explains the cellar's leaning towards northern terroirs, and why the excursions in this range, the tuffeau of the Loire, the schists of the Layon, the hills of the Var, keep the same signature: freshness, precise fruit, a light palate.
Comment on choisit
We taste every cuvée before listing it, and the question stays the same for a bottle from Burgundy or from the Cape: does it bring something more to the glass? We look for clarity of fruit, an acidity that holds the finish and a tannin that leaves the palate free. A heavy wine stays at the door, however fine the label.
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What people ask us about the wines of France
How is the French selection put together?
It starts from Burgundy, which takes up the largest part of the range, then opens up to what the other regions do best: sparkling wine in Champagne, Cabernet Franc and Chenin in the Loire Valley, rosé in Provence, Merlot on the right bank of Bordeaux. Every bottle is tasted before it enters the catalogue.
Par où commencer en Bourgogne ?
Take a Hautes-Côtes or a regional Bourgogne to catch the hand of the estate behind it, then a village wine from the Côte Chalonnaise, Rully, Givry or Mercurey, which offers the best ratio between price and pleasure. The Burgundy wines page brings them all together, and Mercurey covers the village in detail.
Quelle différence entre Côte de Nuits et Côte de Beaune ?
The Côte de Nuits, to the north, gives more structured Pinot Noirs made for ageing, around Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. The Côte de Beaune, to the south, shares both grape varieties and adds leading whites at Meursault or Saint-Aubin. Two pages are devoted to them: Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.
Which Champagne should you choose for a whole meal?
A grower brut with a classic dosage goes with everything, from the aperitif to fish. To carry a whole meal, look for a blanc de noirs or a vintage cuvée, more vinous, served at around 12 °C in a wine glass rather than a flute. The Champagne page gathers the selection, from the houses of the Montagne de Reims to the growers of the Côte des Bar.
Are there any Bordeaux wines in the cellar?
Yes, with the right bank leading the way: a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru dominated by Merlot, black fruit and leather, at €33.40 a bottle. Serve it at around 16 °C, decanted half an hour before the meal. The Bordeaux wines collection will welcome the next arrivals, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol first.
Which French wine for a summer aperitif?
A rosé from Provence or from IGP Méditerranée, served at 8–10 °C, remains the safe bet: peach, citrus, a dry finish. Crémant de Bourgogne plays the same part with bubbles, at €16.85 a bottle. And a Loire red given a quarter of an hour in the fridge works wonders with a charcuterie board.
Certaines cuvées partent-elles par caisse ?
A few, especially among the Provence rosés: the Saint Roch des Vignes Côtes de Provence then works out at €11.90 a bottle, in cases of 6, and the Château Gabriel at €13.90 a bottle, in cases of 6. The price shown on each product page is the price of the bottle, with the sales format right beside it. Burgundy wines remain available as single bottles.
Does Burgundian Pinot Noir stand apart from the others?
It serves as the reference for the whole world: a pale colour, a scent of cherry and undergrowth, fine tannins, an acidity that lifts the palate again. German or New Zealand versions often aim for riper fruit, while Burgundy looks for texture and length. The Pinot Noir page lets you compare the origins side by side.
Hvor længe kan du gemme en fransk flaske?
It depends on the style far more than on the region. A rosé is drunk within two years, a Loire Cabernet Franc holds for three to eight years, a village Burgundy five to ten years, a premier cru a good deal longer. The reference table gives the range and the serving temperature for each family.
Quelle bouteille française offrir ?
Aim for a recognisable signature: a premier cru from the Côte de Beaune, an old-vine Morey-Saint-Denis or a vintage grower Champagne. The cellar's grands crus go up to €199.90 a bottle. For a lighter occasion, a gift box takes whoever receives it travelling beyond France.