1st March 2021 | Top Drops | 3 minute read
Any budding wine connoisseur knows it’s hard to beat a fine French wine. They’re elegant, complex, and truly unique to the terroir of the vineyard from which they came. Across its patchwork of world-famous wine regions, France offers a spectrum of sophisticated styles and fabulous flavours, from the clean and crisp, acidic whites of the cooler north, to those rich and smoky reds we all know and love.
We’ve teamed up with Vin De France Wines to put together a wine case of fantastically expressive, boutique French wines from off the beaten track, so you can bring that vineyard wine tasting experience into your home. But first, a little about Vin De France.
Vin De France is set apart from the traditional appellation system, and is therefore free from all the red tape and restrictions that come with that system. What makes this so enticing for any French wine lover is that winemakers producing vino under the Vin De France umbrella are able to really push the boundaries of French viticulture and be as innovative with their blends as they dare – allowing great opportunities for both the winemakers and us wine drinkers!
First and foremost is the freedom to break the established rules and get creative. Wines can be single varietal or blends of whatever grape varieties the winemaker fancies, sourced from a single region or blended from the best grapes grown across France.
By creating this space where winemakers can allow their imaginations to run free, Vin De France is making quality French wines that break away from the mainstream more accessible than ever before – and we think that’s something to get excited about.
Whatever your favourite style of wine, you’re sure to find a drop of something sensational in the Vin De France range to suit the occasion and to suit your mood. Le Zeitgeist Syrah Grenache 2019, for example, is a fabulously fruity Syrah Grenache blend with light tannins, a ripe red fruit palate and herbal undertones that make it ideal for cosy nights in – especially when enjoyed alongside a hearty beef stew or sausage casserole.
For a great aperitif wine with a twist, look no further than the Trois Calices Essentiel 2019. Light, fragrant and refreshing, this is a Sauvignon Blanc with a difference, as it’s been expertly blended with Colombard and Gros Manseng to create a full-flavoured yet elegantly perfumed Savvy B. Beautiful on its own as an afternoon tipple, and equally divine with seafood, patés and fresh cheese (think mozzarella and goat cheese).
All of these and more can be found in our special Vin De France Mixed Case, so you can explore the taste of France in your very own living room with the click of a button.
Keep an eye on our social channels this month for a chance to win yourself one of these wonderful Vin De France wine cases. We’ll be announcing the giveaway on our Instagram and Facebook pages shortly so keep your eyes peeled. Good luck to everyone who enters!
