AOC Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur

The broad entry-level appellations covering the entire Gironde. Bordeaux AOC produces large volumes of approachable red, white, and rosé. Bordeaux Supérieur requires lower yields and longer ageing, producing wines with more structure. Both appellations are strong targets for private label, supermarket, and restaurant programs.
 

Médoc & Haut-Médoc

The left bank peninsula north of Bordeaux, home to six communal appellations: Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Listrac-Médoc, and Moulis-en-Médoc. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon-based reds with Merlot blending. The 1855 classification (Premiers Crus through Cinquièmes Crus) governs the most prestigious estates, though excellent value is found outside the classification in cru bourgeois properties.
 

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol

The right bank appellations, dominated by Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Saint-Émilion has its own classification updated periodically, with grand cru classé and premier grand cru classé tiers. Pomerol has no official classification but produces some of Bordeaux's most sought-after and expensive wines. We source across both appellations from premier estates to value-driven châteaux.
 

Pessac-Léognan & Graves

The southern Bordeaux appellations producing both red and white wines. Pessac-Léognan is home to the classified growths of Graves, including some of Bordeaux's finest dry white wines based on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Graves produces reliable red and white wines at accessible price points.
 

Sauternes & Barsac

The world's benchmark for botrytized sweet white wine. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle are harvested in successive tries as noble rot concentrates the sugars. Château d'Yquem leads the classification. We source allocations from classified and non-classified properties across both appellations.

Northern Rhône

Syrah dominates the northern appellations. Côte-Rôtie produces perfumed, age-worthy Syrah, sometimes blended with small amounts of Viognier. Hermitage is considered the benchmark appellation for Syrah in France, powerful, structured reds and exceptional whites from Marsanne and Roussanne. Crozes-Hermitage surrounds Hermitage and offers high-quality wine at more accessible prices. Saint-Joseph and Cornas complete the northern appellation picture.

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Southern Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the flagship appellation of the south, permitting up to thirteen grape varieties (though most blends are Grenache-dominant). Rich, full-bodied reds and complex whites. Gigondas and Vacqueyras offer similar profiles at lower prices. Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône-Villages represent the commercial backbone of the region, consistent quality at strong price points for export buyers.

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Tavel & Lirac

Tavel produces exclusively rosé, France's most powerful and structured style of rosé. Lirac permits red, white, and rosé. Both appellations are Grenache-dominant. Strong alternatives to Provence for buyers seeking structured dry rosé at competitive prices.

AOP Languedoc

The overarching appellation for the Languedoc covers a broad range of red, white, and rosé wines across the Hérault, Gard, Aude, and Pyrénées-Orientales departments. Within it sit specific sub-appellations with distinct terroir identities: Faugères (schist soils), Saint-Chinian, Pic Saint-Loup, La Clape, Terrasses du Larzac.

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Corbières & Minervois

Two of the Languedoc's most commercially important AOC appellations. Corbières produces robust red wines, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre blends, often at strong value. Minervois spans both Hérault and Aude, producing red wines with more elegance and aromatic lift. Both appellations also produce small quantities of white and rosé.

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Picpoul de Pinet

One of the Languedoc's most exported white wines. Made from the Picpoul Blanc grape near the Thau lagoon. Crisp, citrus-driven, with natural salinity, strongly positioned as a seafood wine. Excellent commercial track record in UK, Scandinavian, and US markets.

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Roussillon

Roussillon, centered on Perpignan, borders the Pyrenees and Spain. Produces both dry wines under the Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOCs, and France's most important fortified wines (vins doux naturels): Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury, and Muscat de Rivesaltes. Strong organic and biodynamic producer density.

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IGP Pays d'Oc

The Indication Géographique Protégée covering the full Languedoc-Roussillon area. The most commercially significant IGP in France, and one of the most important wine brands in European export markets. Varietal labelling (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah) makes it immediately accessible to international buyers. Strong volumes and competitive pricing.

Chablis
Located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, Chablis produces Chardonnay of exceptional minerality and acidity. The appellation has four tiers: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru (forty classified lieux-dits), and Chablis Grand Cru (seven vineyards). Unoaked or lightly oaked depending on producer style. A perennial commercial success in export markets worldwide.

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Côte de Nuits
The northern stretch of the Côte d'Or, running from Marsannay to Nuits-Saint-Georges. Home to Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, and Vosne-Romanée, appellations that contain some of the world's most prestigious and expensive red wine grands crus. Exclusively Pinot Noir for reds, with tiny quantities of white.

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Côte de Beaune
The southern section of the Côte d'Or produces both red and white wines of the highest quality. Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Meursault are the world's most famous Chardonnay appellations. Pommard, Volnay, and Beaune produce distinguished Pinot Noir. Aloxe-Corton is notable for both Corton (red) and Corton-Charlemagne (white) grands crus.

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Mâconnais
A more affordable entry point into white Burgundy. Pouilly-Fuissé leads the appellation hierarchy, followed by Saint-Véran, Viré-Clessé, and the broader Mâcon and Mâcon-Villages categories. All based on Chardonnay. Strong commercial availability at competitive prices compared to the Côte d'Or.

Muscadet

The westernmost Loire appellation, adjacent to Nantes. Melon de Bourgogne is the sole grape variety. Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie, aged on its lees, is the benchmark style. Light, crisp, and mineral, with natural acidity that pairs well with seafood. Strong demand from export markets, particularly the UK, US, and Benelux.

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Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé

The Central Loire's most prestigious white appellations. Both are based on Sauvignon Blanc on Kimmeridgian limestone and flint soils. Sancerre also produces small quantities of Pinot Noir red and rosé. These appellations consistently outperform in both retail and restaurant channels globally. We maintain year-round access to leading producers in both appellations.

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Vouvray & Montlouis-sur-Loire

Chenin Blanc appellations producing the full range from bone-dry through demi-sec to moelleux and pétillant. Vouvray can also produce traditional method sparkling wine. These are wines of extraordinary longevity and versatility. Increasing international buyer interest in recent vintages.

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Chinon, Bourgueil & Saumur-Champigny

The red wine appellations of the Touraine and Anjou-Saumur sub-regions, all based on Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc in the Loire produces lighter, more elegant reds than in Bordeaux, higher acidity, more herbaceous character, mineral finish. Growing demand from buyers seeking lighter red wine styles. Also relevant for natural wine buyers.