The Best French Wines and Where to Buy Them

Are you inviting a French colleague over for dinner? Then it is a must to choose the best wine to complement your meal! To help you with your selection, here is a list of the top rated French wines that can surely please your friend’s discerning palate.

2006 Bourgogne Chardonnay 13% vol by Nicolas Potel


This white French wine is made from a blend of hand-picked grapes in the vineyards of Macon, Cote Chalonnaise and the Cote d’Or. It is fermented and matured in stainless steel with no aok used in the production. It has a classic citrus scent with notes of acacia flowers and marzipan. It is straightforward and nicely rounded on the palate with an almondy complexity finish. It is best served alongside with simple and subtly flavoured dishes such as chicken salads, pasta or pate as well as comte cheese tart.

2005 Château Mont-Redon, Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 13.5% vol


Château Mont-Redon is one of the oldest wine-producing estates in France. Côtes-du-Rhône is a great value wine from the Southern Rhone and is synonymous with red wine. The 2005 Château Mont-Redon, Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge has a perfect blend of Grenache, Syran and Mourvedre grape varieties. The Grenache gives the wine the rich and fruity appeal. This wine is great for early summer barbecue.

2005 Château Barreyres, Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois


The Haut-Medoc region is on the famous gravel banks by the Gironde River. The region produces some of the most delicious Cabernet-based wines in France. The 2005 Château Barreyres, Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois is intensely deep and almost black in colour. It has fruity aroma which is both inviting and elegant to the senses. On the palate, the Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois is supple yet powerful with black sheery and cassis at the core. It is best served with beef, lamb and roast goose. 2005 Château Barreyres, Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois is also a great wine for sauce dishes and mature cheeses.

Laurent Perrier NV Brut Ultra Champagne


Laurent Perrier pay homage to their glorious past by creating the ultra Brut, a champagne without dosage and known for its ‘Grand vin sa Sucre.’ This wine has a natural balance of natural acid and sugar, thanks to the selected grapes used in this wine. The ageing is long, lasting for four years. It has an intense and complex taste with a range of aromas including citrus and honeysuckle. The effects give off an impression of freshness like the ocean air. Laurent Perrier NV Brut Ultra Champagne is best with oysters, caviar and other seafood.

Still cannot figure out what wine to buy? You can visit The Marquis, a French Wine Bar and Restaurant in the heart of the bustling Adelaide metro! They offer a careful yet extensive selection of wines. Their sommelier can help you match a wine to your mood or cuisine. All wines are also available for retail purchase.

Call 618 7071 7700 or visit them at Wine Bar Adelaide