Essentials

Two crowd pleasing and easy drinking wines from France.

Chante Cigale, Cicada Blanc 2023, Vin de France x3

An unusual blend of Viognier (30%), Picpoul Blanc (30%) and Grenache Blanc (40%). Sourced from clay limestone soils in Richerenes in the Vaucluse for the Grenache Blanc and Picpoul, with the Viognier sourced in the Northern Rhône (so the wine is classified as Vin de France). Easy-drinking, unoaked and mouth-filling white with peach and apricot aromas on the nose, with a fresh, bright finish.

Domaine Pre Baron, Gamay, Loire x3

The Gamay is hand-picked and fully carbonic-macerated. No oak, just vibrant, crunchy, classic Loire Gamay. A grown up Gamay. Concentrated aromas of ripe dusty raspberries, cherry conserve supported by pleasant lingering fine tannins and a lovely crunch of acidity.