Wines and spirits France

Located on Boulevard Pommery, just a stone's throw from the city centre of Reims and its emblematic Champagne cellars, the Cave et Terroirs shop offers you more than 800 carefully selected references of wines, champagnes and spirits. The team is there to advise you in your purchases according to your tastes and your budget and to teach you more about the different wines and their terroir. Regional wines from France and elsewhere, local champagnes, rum, whisky, here, you are spoilt for choice! Tastings are organized to discover the wines of the moment.

Marcel Garlan is the founder of this estate which had only 3 ha of vines in 1946. Now extended on 19 ha, this family domain has (from generation to generation) known how to emphasize the aromas of the soil to bring out the best with wines of a very beautiful quality. Here, wines of Irancy and Chablis are proposed, as well as crémants of Burgundy. Happiness in bottle, for the connoisseurs! The whole being proposed with a very good reception.

Daniel Delaunois perpetuates the family tradition initiated by his great grandfather in the 1920s. Today he is an independent winemaker, and his work and love of wine, inspired by his ancestors, has already enabled him to win some fine medals for his wines, in particular the famous "Royale Blanc de Noirs", the Domaine's signature cuvee. The brand also offers a collection of "Prestige" and "Haute Couture" champagnes. Their cellars dug on two levels are to be seen!

Each year, the House proposes interesting and personal works. Cuvée Brut L'Instant is made from the finest Montagne de Reims vines. Its powerful fruit aromas and fine structure make it a racy, full-bodied cuvée, with an elegant Chardonnay finish. Cuvée Dame Noire, a blend of 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay, is a well-balanced wine full of sweetness and vivacity. Stunning!

The vaulted cellar is located slightly below, at the back of the store. The store houses thousands of wine and spirits references. Don't hesitate to ask the specialist team for advice! Here you'll find wine for every day and every special occasion, in every color and from every source... or almost. Bordeaux, burgundy, champagnes, beaujolais, cognac, port, creams and liqueurs, armagnac, whiskies, rums... Prices range from the very affordable to the mind-boggling: oenologists, run! Also a wide range of foreign spirits (ouzo, raki, sake or vodkas) and wines (New Zealand, Chile, Hungary, Algeria).

After the Second World War, the Beaujolais winegrowers decided to unite to defend their interests by founding the Beaujolais Wine Union. In 1956, the Caveau des Beaujolais-Villages was created, which became the Comptoir Beaujolais. It has undergone a splendid renovation, highlighting the stone walls with lime of this cellar inaugurated last year. Tasting and sale of the productions of 15 winegrowers with all the appellations of Beaujolais gathered to increase our pleasure tenfold and crémants of Burgundy.

Claudine and Jean-Marie, winegrowers of the domain located between Aude and La Clape massif, have for value the respect of the earth and the vineyard that they work and treat in a reasoned way. They harvest the various grape varieties with great care, then carry out the elaboration leading to the bottling of excellent wines to be tasted in the cellar or at Lorena's Table, the restaurant of the domain. La Tour la Pagèze, it's finally 4 rooms and 4 gites welcoming you in this enchanting place.

On a 25-hectare vineyard that borders the Saint-Hilaire golf course and Fontevrault Abbey, encroaching on the communes of Epieds and Montsoreau, this terroir of clay-limestone soil on tuffeau chalk produces succulent AOC Saumur wines (Saumur Champigny, Saumur red and white, Cabernet de Saumur, Coteaux de Saumur and Crémant de Loire) matured by Pascal Barillot. In a former mushroom farm, a large troglodytic room welcomes receptions, weddings and other groups for tastings (in moderation!).

No one ignores Artnoa (Basque for wine) any more, even though it's tucked away at the end of Rue Gambetta. This space, transformed into a wine bar, is legitimately popular. On the shelves, you'll find over 350 references and a wide variety of spirits... for wine lovers or those who want to learn more about this elixir, tasting courses are held regularly. It's also a selection of nibbles prepared à la minute with plates of charcuterie, cheeses... on a terrace in the heart of Biarritz. Guaranteed best prices, as there are no middlemen.

An atypical place, between cellar, wine and tapas bar and fast food restaurant, offering a pleasant setting and showcasing the products of this beautiful region. A gastronomic break with plates of excellent local produce, served on barrels. You'll discover carefully selected wines from the region and surrounding areas, including Irouléguy, Navarre, Jurançon and Rioja. A place to indulge in moderation (of course)...

A winegrowing and cider-making estate that has managed to diversify by offering a bistrot paysan (country-style bistro) every Wednesday evening in July and August, with tasty local produce, organic Iduki from local producers, charcuterie and AOC Ossau Iraty cheeses... From apple tree to bottle, it's a long and precise job. As for the wines, let's mention Lurumea, "le petit de la terre" in red... You'll appreciate the products of their passion.

4 generations in the wine business. In 1974, Etienne and Adrien created the distillery, now run by their daughter Martine, while her brother Jean manages the 16-hectare vineyard, laid out on narrow terraces. Domaine Brana, certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) level 3, has been in organic conversion since 2020. An ecological vineyard offering a rich diversity. Spirits, aperitifs and gift boxes now complete the range.

Since 1996, discover and taste cider varieties made from emblematic apples. An ancestral tradition going back centuries. The planting of a variety of apples (Anisa, Xamula, Peatxa, Eztika...) allows you to appreciate the diversity and traditional know-how of these Basque cider producers. 5 orchards are under the AB label and others are in the process of conversion. You can discover Eztigar's production methods in the workshop, and taste their products at the bar: charcuterie platter, ice creams and, of course, ciders.

Antoine Gobrecht takes pleasure in delighting beer lovers at his craft brewery. Eager to share the secrets of his hoppy beverages, he warmly presents his 2 tasty ranges. His Premium 104 range includes a powerful triple, an IPA and a pale ale. His LIL range includes (among others) a light, refreshing lager, as well as a non-alcoholic version that won the France Bière Challenge for the third year running! An exceptional production that he improves with each new brew.

This century-old cooperative produces AOP Côtes-de-Provence and IGP des Maures wines. The vineyard is made up of 350 hectares of which 250 hectares are Côtes-de-Provence, from which four AOP rosé and red wines are produced, and two PGI wines: "Lou Castellas" in the three colours, and "L'inattendue" in rosé. The cooperative's cellar also offers local products, locally produced olive oils, oenological accessories and gift boxes.

Since 1806, six generations have succeeded one another at the head of this estate, which has the specificity of collecting old vintages in white and red. The main house has a vaulted part from the 16th century and the cellar, built at the end of the 18th century, has kept its original framework. The excellent AOP Côtes-de-Provence wines are produced in all three colours, notably the top wines of the Clarendon range. Roselyne Gavoty, the owner-winemaker, welcomes, by appointment, groups of oenophiles for thematic tasting sessions.

The winegrowers of Gonfaron have created "Inverso", a concept that gives consumers the keys to choosing and tasting their wines in an original way and provides visual cues to help them live the wine experience. With three levels of reading, numerical scale, product name and bottle design, Gonfaron wines become more accessible and understandable. To discover this concept, the Gonfaron cellar, located at the entrance to the village, organises discovery and initiation workshops.

The cooperative cellars of Saint-Maximin and Tourves, which produce organic PDO, IGP Var Sainte-Baume wines and sparkling wines, joined forces in 1997. Their terroir, located in the Coteaux-varois-en-Provence PDO production area, extends within a 15-kilometre radius around Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, at the foot of the Sainte-Baume massif and the hill of Saint-Probace, as far as the foothills of Mount Aurélien.

This 23-hectare Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence PDO estate, owned by Denis Alibert, was built on the ruins of the second largest known Roman wine-growing villa to date (it must have been 8,000^m2 at the time). It produces white, red and rosé wines (three vintages for each colour), more or less dry, more or less fruity, more or less mellow: taste and make your choice! The estate is one of the stages of the raid "Vélo tout terroir", a mountain bike circuit accessible to all, which winds between Rians and Jouques,

Sébastien Le Ber, owner-harvest, cultivates vines without herbicides, chemical fertilizers or insecticide.

Nestled in the early foothills of the Moors, this vineyard turned to the sea has preserved its charm of yesteryear. The cuvée-du-baguier already features many famous restaurants and famous palaces.

This area with its 17 hectares of vineyards makes organic, biodynamic (label AB and Demeter), where the organic resources are made from a compost from a pig farm in the open air. Wines (red, rosé, white), classified in AOC-de-Provence, affirm all the potential of the land. The area also rents three rural shelters from two to seven.

This great estate of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, created in 1900, was reborn from its ashes in 1998, and extends over 130 hectares between Gassin and Ramatuelle. Its authentic bastide is nestled in the heart of 45 hectares of vines spread over the Saint-Tropez peninsula. The respect of traditional practices has always been one of the fundamental values. This culture of tradition is combined today with the modernity of the cellar and the quality of the grape varieties. A summer shop welcomes you at the entrance of the estate to discover and taste its vintages. To discover.

The wine estate of the Matton-Farnet family includes an authentic Provençal property, dating from the 18th century, a chapel and a Napoleon III building. Château Minuty is surrounded by 60 hectares in one piece on schistose limestone soils, completed by 80 hectares on clay-limestone soil in Vidauban and 20 hectares on the slopes of Valderian in Ramatuelle with a superb view of the Bay of Pampelonne. 4 ranges, in the 3 colors, are offered, including "Gold", the emblematic Minuty, vintages that are distinguished by their naturalness.

In a prestigious setting, the château opens its doors to share its culture, its viticultural heritage and to tell the atypical story of its vines and its wines. A commented tasting of the vintages, a visit of the cellar and the winery or a walk in the vineyards allow to better understand the culture and the character of this generous land, which bears the imprint of the men who cultivate it. The Château Vaudois also has two reception rooms (the Salle aux Etoiles and the Salle du Château) to host all your events.

The vineyards of this Varnish cooperative are located at the foot of the Maures massif and enjoy maximum sunshine. The land fully classified in the coast-of-Provence AOP produces numerous quality cups, «The Marquets», «The Sketch of Marquets», «The great work of the Marquets», «The terraces of the Gulf», «Excellence», «La Norade», «The Light of the Marquets», regularly awarded in the competitions.

Since 2000, Julie Ortet has continued to operate this 21-hectare domain, which is steeped in history, modernised in 1998 by Jacques and Bernadette Ortet-Kester. The wines of AOC-var-en-Provence and wines of Var countries, in the three colours, are developed in a traditional way and are for sale in the cellar, as well as different products from the land, olive oil, quenelle, anchoïade… The red wine "Manual Harvest 2006" was selected by the guide Hachette of wines 2010.

This cooperative cellar was absorbed in 2004 by La Cadiérenne and is now part of this great family.

Created in 2003, this magnificent wine estate in the heart of green Provence is, since 2011, the property of Gilles Pedini, a native of Nice and above all an epicurean in love with the region. With the help of his talented cellar master, he has been able to restore the estate's reputation for excellence: uprooting and replanting of the vines, always in constant evolution, increased rigour in the work in the vineyard and in the vinification process, limiting the environmental footprint. It should be noted that the estate has obtained level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.

Culminating at an altitude of 380 meters, this territory of 600 hectares, including nearly 9 hectares of olive trees and 31 hectares of vines, benefits from 3 natural water springs feeding the domain which extends over the two appellations, coteaux-varois-en-provence and côtes-de-provence. The wines are available in three colors, white, rosé and red and are made from traditional Provencal grape varieties, syrah, grenache, cinsault and rolle. The estate also produces and sells its extra virgin olive oil, extracted after cold pressing.

In an exceptional setting, Château Saint-Julien d'Aille extends over 172 hectares, between vineyards, pine forests and olive groves, set against the foothills of the Massif des Maures and bathed by the River Aille. The precious sandy-clay terroir with quartz on the slopes, where the sunshine favors good ripening, produces excellent grape quality. The combination of organic farming and cutting-edge technology contributes to the production of some of the finest, most elegant and aromatic AOC Côtes de Provence wines, which regularly win medals at the most prestigious competitions. The vinothèque awaits you to discover the château and taste its wines: Cuvée Triumvir in red and white, Cuvée Imperator and Cuvée Saint-Julien in red, rosé and white.

Owned by the Paquette family since 1952, this AOP Côtes-de-Provence-Fréjus vineyard is today managed by Jérôme, a graduate oenologist from the Bordeaux Institute, assisted by his daughter Claire, also an oenologist, in the respect of the authenticity of the terroir. The grape variety is composed of grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, tibouren and rolle. It gives expressive wines, like the Osmose rosé born in 2011, a harmony of tibouren and grenache vinified in oak barrels. We also recommend its little brother, the white Osmose, born the following year.

Owned by Roger Zannier since 2011, the estate has about 100 hectares of vineyards. A true wine enthusiast, he has turned this Provencal terroir into a renowned vineyard with gastronomic vintages that produces 90% rosé, 5% white and 5% red. His latest vintage is distinguished by a very high level of quality, like the Clos de Capelune rosé and Excellence rosé 2021, gold medal at the Provence wine competition, as well as at the Terre de vins competition.

The estate covers 80 hectares, including 20 hectares of vines, at the foot of the Pilon Saint-Clément massif. Half of the vineyard is planted with old grape varieties - between 20 and 50 years old - such as grenache, cinsault, and ugni blanc, and the other half with recent grape varieties, such as syrah, semillon, and rolle. The AOP coteaux-varois-en-provence wines are made in a high-tech press, then in thermo-regulated vats, before being aged and preserved for the reds in the tuns room. For several years, the vineyard has been using organic farming methods.

Peirecèdes is a family history since 1900. The estate, located in the Côtes-de-Provence Pierrefeu appellation, respects the environment and is now part of the organic farming process. In its tasting cellar, the Baccino family offers traditional bottled wines, but also barrel-aged wines, magnums and gift ideas. A guided tour of the cellar, with an introduction to wine tasting, is regularly organised by Audrey Baccino, oenologist, the^5th generation.

The estate is located at the foot of the Cevennes mountains, in a natural environment conducive to the cultivation of vines and the production of high quality wine. Owned by the Fesquet family for over a century, the estate produces wines from the Cévennes and Languedoc regions with great character. In 2006, the heir to the family and current owner, Emilien, decided to create his own private winery in order to have more control over his wine making.

In the 16th^century , the Beaufort family was already cultivating vines in the region. In 1929, Marcellin and his son Herbert decided to start producing champagne. Today, Henry, Hugues and Ludovic have taken up the torch. The vineyard covers 16.50 hectares, mainly planted with Pinot Noir and supplemented with Chardonnay. Bouzy rouge, an elegant ruby-red wine, is carefully preserved in the subsoil for two years.

Georges Joli's family has been winemakers for several generations, but it was he who decided in the 1970s to make his own champagne. He chose the name of Veuve Doussot as a tribute to his mother-in-law. Today it is his grandson, Stéphane, who runs the business. Among the many Veuve Doussot champagnes, let's distinguish the cuvée Mémory Brut Millésime, created in memory of Guy Joly, an exceptional cuvée that is the quintessence of the estate's vines. Also worth discovering: their beautiful 4-star gîte, just a few steps from their winery.