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Description
Discovering good quality, inexpensive French red wine on Australian shores is not exactly easy these days but we've done the work for you in this wonderful little mix.
Perfect for everyday sipping or casual gatherings you'll find the elegance of French viticulture without breaking the bank.
- 2023 Dominique Piron Beaujolais-Villages
- 2023 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir
- 2022 Domaine la Remejeanne Cotes du Rhone Un Air de Remejeanne
- 2022 Thierry Germain Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge
- 2021 Vieux Naudin Bordeaux Superieur Rouge
- 2021 Clos la Coutale Cahors
2023 Dominique Piron Beaujolais-Villages
The Dominique Piron Beaujolais-Villages is one of the best value entry-level Beaujolais on the Australian market. Crafted from 100% Gamay sourced from 50-year-old vines, this wine delivers everything you want in a fresh, light-bodied red—bright fruit, natural freshness, and incredible drinkability.
On the nose, bright notes of cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate leap from the glass, while the palate reveals a juicy core supported by crisp acidity and fine tannins. It’s light, crunchy, and wonderfully refreshing, perfect for enjoying with a slight chill. The granite soils and hand-harvested grapes lend a touch of complexity, making this a seriously fun yet refined wine that’s a joy to drink.
Whether you’re looking for a great companion to your next picnic or a versatile red to pair with grilled chicken or salads, this Beaujolais-Villages is our go-to. Delightfully smashable, it’s proof that quality Beaujolais doesn’t have to break the bank!
2023 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Affordable red Burgundy might sound like a dream, but Laurent Chardigny’s 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir makes it a reality. Sourced from sustainably farmed parcels in village of Azê in the heart of the Maconnais, this is a light, perfumed Pinot that offers superb value with Burgundy on the label.
Expect a fresh and fun-loving Pinot, with classic notes of juicy plum, cherries, and a hint of forest floor and spice. Made with a gentle hand and no oak influence, it’s all about purity and elegance, delivering a true taste of Burgundy without the hefty price tag.
Perfect for those just dipping into red Burgundy or anyone looking for a beautifully balanced, easy-drinking Pinot Noir that punches well above its weight.
2022 Domaine la Remejeanne Cotes du Rhone Un Air de Remejeanne
Looking for a pure, mineral-accented wine that captures the essence of the rugged Sabran landscape in the southern Rhone? Meet Un Air Côtes du Rhône, a beautifully crafted Grenache Syrah blend from Olivier Klein.
This certified organic wine is made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, sourced from the estate’s highland, sandy limestone vineyards around the hamlet of Sabran. The fruit is handpicked, sorted, and mostly destemmed before undergoing a natural ferment and a five-day cold soak. Maturation happens in concrete tanks for seven to eight months, ensuring no oak interference. The wine is unfined and lightly filtered before bottling, preserving its natural character.
Un Air Côtes du Rhône is full of bright red fruit, jumping out of the glass with scents of just-picked raspberries, cherries, and a bouquet of lavender, sage, thyme, and violet. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and fine, with a rocky, dusty feel and a gentle caress of tannins that enhance its crunchy-fruited drinkability. This is a cool-climate Rhone at its best—supple, fragrant, and bursting with energy.
2022 Thierry Germain Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge
Thierry Germain's Cep by Cep label is not only an excellent pun (nothing to do with mushrooms) but is home to a range of great value Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc.
The Anjou Rouge is his buoyant, early-drinking expression of Franc. It's built for freshness, easy accessibility and bald-faced enjoyment as a young wine.
If you're just dipping your toe in the Loire Valley pool, this is the perfect place to discover the charms of well-handled Cabernet Franc.
2021 Vieux Naudin Bordeaux Superieur Rouge
Finding a well-priced Bordeaux can be like spotting a needle in a haystack, but this cracker from Vieux Naudin fits the bill perfectly.
It’s made of predominantly Merlot, which is typical of the Saint Michel de Fronsac area, and it’s perfect for your next cheeky mid-weekly when want something that feels a little special but doesn’t break the bank.
It’s a well crafted, ripe wine ready to warm your heart with it’s easy-drinking approachability. Sante!
2021 Clos la Coutale Cahors
This little Malbec/ Merlot blend from the Cahors region is a full-bodied-red lover's dream.
It's a wine that really packs a punch. The robust plums, licorice and earthiness that this wine shows year in, year out, is a testament to the great vineyards and six generations of winemaking knowledge that's been passed down at Clos La Coutale.
It delivers loads of flavour for the bucks.
It's hands down one of the best value French imports that we've come across - the perfect BBQ wine or mid-week quaffer. It's a six-pack buy, no doubt.
