French Wine between $25 and $50

Led by 2017 Sparkling Winemaker of the Year Christophe Rapeneau, La Maison du Champagne has been a leading force in Champagne winemaking for more than 5 generations. As a grower and producer in the region, the Rapeneau family... Read More

Another amazing Chateauneuf du Pape from Laurent Brotte, their cuvee Secret de Barville is one of the top values of the 2018 vintage. A step up in class from our previous offering of the Domaine Barville, with more Grenache power... Read More

Looking for a ready to drink Chateauneuf du Pape from a 100 point winemaker that combines elegance with power, and doesn't break the bank? Yes please! When we look for value in Chateauneuf du Pape, it's usually the sibling... Read More

Rare, rich, and intense, if you've never had a White Chateauneuf du Pape, Brotte's Hauts de Barville is the place to start! Loaded with aromas of green apple, melon and grapefruit citrus, there is a fat richness to the... Read More

This vintage seemed to produce exactly what the team at Cellier des Princes needed, and the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Heredita—crafted with the advice of consultant Philippe Cambie—boasts lovely floral aromas backed... Read More

Famed New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov has written on several occasions that most wines have their seasonal associations. Rose in the summer, Rieslings in spring, and Chateauneuf du Pape in the fall. Thankfully, the cooler... Read More

Bordeaux for the cellar, crafted in famed Pessac-Leognan, home to the first growths for under $35 a bottle! One of the best values in Bordeaux today, Chateau Clos Marsalette comes from Count Stephan von Neipperg and Didier Miqueu... Read More

Another top rated wine on our Top 100 radar, the Chateau Fortia Cuvee de Baron was just listed in the November 2nd Insider: New Chateauneufs to Love. 2019 was an outstanding vintage, and one that Grenache based wines, like Cuvee... Read More

Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the 2017 vintage of the Gigognan Chateauneuf du Pape is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband... Read More

Rock-solid, with a mouthwatering roasted apple wood and mesquite frame around a well-layered core of black currant, blackberry and plum fruit flavors. The finish features dots of tobacco and tar that add range, but the real driver... Read More

A solid, slightly burly version, featuring streaks of tar and bay leaf mixed with dark plum and black currant preserve flavors. The finish is underscored by a warm paving stone note, which adds cut, drive and a hint of old school.... Read More

Saint Emilion Grand Cru at this price is hard to come by, especially older vintages that are within their drinking windows! Bordeaux celebrated another incredible vintage in 2019, and the best wines, like Chateau Poesia are some... Read More

Domaine de Cristia was established in 1942 with only 2 hectares of Grenache vines. Brother and sister team, Baptiste and Dominique Grangeon are now running the winery, and they have 13 hectares of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape... Read More

Beautiful red cherries, framboise, spring flowers, and sappy garrigue notes all define the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a classic, elegant release from this notable estate. Incredibly complex, medium-bodied, and seamless on... Read More

Domaine Huet is an iconic Vouvray producer and lauded for making some of the world's most compelling white wines. The late Gaston Huet proved that Vouvray could produce world-class wines, and his domaine continues to make... Read More

Starting with the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, this up-front, sweetly fruited, sexy beauty offers a vivid ruby/purple hue as well as loads of mulberry and strawberry fruits, notes of peppery garrigue and violets, medium to... Read More

The 100% Syrah is hand harvested and sorted, then fermented at high temperatures in stainless steel vats. Aging was for 24 months in second use barrels, all coopered by Guigal at Château d’Ampuis. It is a brilliant... Read More

Named after the first generation of the Boisson family who first planted vines in the Southern Rhone, these vineyards date back to the 1700's. The Elisabeth Chambellan is created from their oldest current vines, which are... Read More

Elegant, ready to drink 93 Point Saint-Julien for under $30 a bottle? Yes please...Especially when it's the second wine of powerhouse Chateau Gloria! Second wines are fantastic opportunities for those who want to drink great... Read More

One of the most famous and sought after French whites, Sancerre has been called the ultimate Sauvignon Blanc. Located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley, there is no better expression of this varietal in the world! Such is... Read More

Jacquart has long been one of The Wine Buyer's favorites, and is one of the world's leading Champagne brands. Their flagship cuvee Brut Mosaique is a collection of several crus, grape varieties, vintages, aromas and flavors.... Read More

Not yet bottled at the time of my visit, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile shows a bit more structure and tannin than the regular Cotes du Rhone, but it also boasts charming, floral nuances and vibrant blackberry... Read More

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to drink amazing French Champagne. Especially a Brut Reserve at this $30 price point! Sebastien Haton makes stunning, handcrafted Champagne with flavor, quality... Read More

Bright ruby red color. Intense aromas of wild strawberries and raspberry, slightly peppery notes. A juicy wine with silky tannins.

A wine full of charm: bright ruby color and a nose rich with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, red currants, wild strawberry). On the palate, the wine is pleasant, fruity and refreshing, with light tannins and great elegance.... Read More