The French White Collection
Take a Varietal trip through France and the wine regions throughout. Six wines and Six varietal mixes in this case will ensure you are brought on a tasting journey of the best wines from France in Ireland today. All from Smaller wineries and boutique producers. Each bottle in this case should excite the taste buds. It is filled with our favourite white wines right now.
Domaine de Vedilhan Sauvignon Blanc
Limoux, France
75cl bottle
The Domaine has been in the hands of the Vedilhan family for generations, Patrick took over and has brought new vision and an experimental style to the Domaine. He is often the last of his neighbours to harvest. Located above the banks of the Cher River, the soil is predominantly sand based giving the wines a fruit driven, immediately appealing style.
Attractively aromatic, rich dry Sauvignon showing the fruit character of fully ripe grapes. Exotic fruits in abundance on the nose and just a hint of mint. On the pallet its fresh and tangy and the finish is fruity and moreish.
Chateau Haut Bessac Bordeaux
Entre-Deux-Mers
75cl bottle
The Glotin family has been producing wines in Entre-Deux-Mers since 1930, when they acquired XXVIIIth century Château Goudichaud. One of the first female winemakers, Henriette Glotin, devoted herself passionately to her family domaine. Today, her grandson Yves runs Goudichaud in the same spirit of respect for the traditions that followed before, now producing 5 labels of very great wine. Haut-Bessac, their first label, produces wines of finesse that are accessible to everyone. The blanc is a perfect blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, distinguishing itself with floral aromas and citrus fruit. It is an easy wine, crisp and voluptuous, a modern day Entre-Deux-Mers.
This wine distinguishes itself with its floral aromas, mingling white flowers, blackcurrant and citrus fruits. It reflects our savoir-faire and our terroir. The nose amazes right from the first scent, the round and voluptuous mouth maintains a good persistency of the aromas which develop and increase.
Cuvee Caroline Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc, France
75cl bottle
Caroline Morin is the young winemaker in charge trying to express the fabulous terroir through her wines of great finesse and minerality. Cuvée Caroline has been specially blended to be a gastronomic wine, with the body and balance that is perfect to accompany seafood and fish dishes. Bright and pale yellow wine with very fresh aromas of white flowers, acacia and hawthorn; fresh and saline palate but with a slight roundness for a Picpoul. This is “gourmet” Picpoul.
La Lisse Soie Chenin Blanc
Languedoc, France
75cl bottle
This ripe yet crunchy fruit gives this wine its freshness, vigour and spine and at the same time its luscious texture which is further complemented and enriched from one third vinified and matured for nine months in seasoned French oak. A delicious wine, crisp and dry with refreshing acidity and a hint of creaminess, with mouth filling ripe fruit and a long lingering finish.
Chateau Sirio Blanc
Graves, Bordeaux, France
75cl bottle
Chateau Sirio is owned by an Irish/ French couple, Emer and Fabrice, independent winemakers since 2015 at Château Sirio, in the Graves AOP. They follow sustainable practices to attain the finest expression of Graves terroir. This white is dry, fruity and lively, with a fleshy mouthfeel and aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. The Sauvignon and Sémillon are aged for 6 months in barrels, new for the Sémillon and used for the Sauvignon. The lees are regularly stirred. Citrus nose with mineral notes. On the mouth the wine is refreshing and slightly creamy, with notes of lemon, grapefruit and a hint of ginger. The firm structure of the wine ensures fruity sensations leading up to an energetic final.
Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux, France
75cl bottle
Château Argadens has been in the hands of the Sichel family, who are also part owners of Château Palmer and a number of other prestige Bordeaux estates. Their aim is to make the wine a benchmark within the Bordeaux Superieur appellation. Grapes are sourced from a 45 hectares parcels of clay-limestone soil in a single plot located in Entre-Deux-Mers.
Fresh and intense aromas of citrus, mango and pineapple, enhanced with hints of vanilla. Well-balanced by a delicate and lingering freshness and a silky texture.
*12 Bottle Case contains 2 of each*
*From time to time vintages/wines may become unavailable, it is rare but in this instance we will replace the wine with a similar wine of equal or greater value.
