French Wine

Since the end of the 19th century, the Lafage family has been cultivating vines throughout France. At 40 years of age and passionate about his roots, Jean-Marc Lafage has taken over his family legacy. His best work is perhaps... Read More

A joint venture between Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage, Tessellae Old Vines is assembled from vineyards on the black schist and clay-limestone soils that Jean-Marc Lafage farms near Maury in the Upper Agly valley. A blend of... Read More

Bandol is the smallest and most prestigious winegrowing region in Provence. It's the perfect summer wine, with aromas of peaches, floral, and citrus balanced by refreshing minerality. After one sip, our French buyer declared... Read More

It's been over six years since The Wine Buyer has been able to promo a 90+ Point Rated French Pinot Noir with Burgundy pedigree for under $15. Based in the village of St-Aubin, the Roux family own 70 hectares of vineyards... Read More

A fragrant and well balanced wine, AIX's hypnotising salmon pink colour reveals a fruity freshness and premium rosé. The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries... Read More

During the 1960's, at a time when Chablis vineyards were all but abandoned, Robert Drouhin believed in the potential of this wine region. Attracted by the unique qualities of this terroir, considered an integral part of greater... Read More

Pleasantly surprising with its classic expression of a Rhône rosé, this wine is fruity, round and rich.

Always a solid value as well as an impeccably made wine, the 2019 offers a medium ruby color as well as pretty notes of black cherries and crunchy raspberry fruits intermixed with lots of peppery garrigue and spice. It displays... Read More

Yellow gold, clear and brilliant. Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Fruity with plenty of richness and body. A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and... Read More

Crozes-Hermitage brings you into the Northern Rhône Valley, where the red wines have a profile unlike anywhere else in the world, an irresistible combination of warm flavors of red and black fruit, exotic spice notes, and... 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

A beautiful ruby color. This wine has pleasant, fresh, red-fruit aromas on the nose, which we find again on the palate. It has rich and very ripe substance, with fine round tannins. It’s a very well-structured and pleasing... Read More

Raspberry, blackberry, cedar and light tobacco scents unfurl in the glass. The palate is still quite fleshy and rounded, and lightly spiced, retaining that hint of Chinese five-spice toward the tender finish. A lovely second wine.... Read More

Sauvignon Blanc probably originated in Bordeaux, but it's in the limestone soils of the Loire Valley that it shows its best. Light to medium bodied, with intense aromatics of pear and apple, citrus fruit flavors bring freshness... Read More

A soft, pale, brilliant pink with bluish tints developing over time towards more orangey nuances. The bouquet releases aromas of summer fruits, cassis and redcurrant. Floral notes of rose along with hints of grapefruit complete... Read More

If you've never had a wine from Fleurie before, you're in for a real treat! This is a red French wine of great complexity, with a highly perfumed bouquet evoking fresh raspberry, black cherries and violets, plus an intense... 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

Rated 96 Points & Gold Medal at the Decanter Wine Awards, the Henri Champliau Brut Authentique is the perfect sparkling wine for the summer! Made in France's famed Burgundy region, there isn't a single village that doesn't... Read More

Rated 95 Points & Gold Medal at the Decanter Wine Awards, the Henri Champliau Cremant de Bourgogne is one of the prettiest sparkling Rose we've ever tasted! Vintage sparkling wine made in France's famed Burgundy region,... 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

In the 18th century, the Charlet family were land owners and wine merchants on the frontier between Burgundy and the Beaujolais region in Saint-Amour and Juliénas. This is shown by the partnership agreement between Jean... 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