Where to try French wines in Melbourne

Grenache was the backbone of the wine industry here for over a century with a recent renaissance in style making Grenache the most sought after grape in the entire region. This block is situated between the winery and the road running along our southern boundary, known for over 100 years as Ellen Street. Enjoy the flavours of a Maxwell McLaren Vale Summer with this selection of bright Sparkling, elegant Chardonnay & dry, fresh, Grenache Rosé. The qualities of the winemaker reflect in the quality of the wine. Because every wine that’s made by Maxwell is, indeed, Maxwell-made. The unique result of one man’s vision, tenacity and unbending standards.
The Wine All fruit is harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously in a combination of stainless steel and open-top wood fermenters. The Wine It was with this small parcel in Maranges that the winery started out in 1998. The Chateau Lafite Rothschild Australia oldest vines in this vineyard, located on the lower slo... Deeply coloured, with a nose that evokes small red fruits (wild strawberries, cherries, raspberrie... Warmer weather doesn't need to mean that you neglect your reds!

Our team presents years of experience in both retail and wine distribution across France and Australia. Our name is derived from the French Riviera, also known as the Azure Coast - or "côte d'azur“ in French, where some of the most iconic rosé wines are produced. The list goes on, with Rioja, Brunello, the wines of Vega Sicilia, Argentinian Malbecs, Amarone and so much more to consider...
We import and distribute a collection of artisanal French wines, lovingly hand-selected for their ability to add conviviality to any occasion. However, the story is somewhat complicated by the fact that the communes of Corton-Charlemagne and Chablis also produce Grand Crus (likewise 100% chardonnay). These are less powerful and rich than those of Puligny and Chassagne, but do have great length and a minerally purity to their make-up. All these characteristics are as true of high-quality Australian pinot noir as they are of Burgundy. The result is a wine of great complexity, one of the very best in the appellation. The wine is rich in blackcurrant aromas and with plenty of tannin.

Bin 150 is a stylish and contemporary shiraz born from the ancient soils of Marananga, while Bin 138 is a plush and approachable blend of shiraz, grenache and mataro. The translation of Pinot Noir from French to English is pine and black. Pine refers to the pinecone shape of the grape bunches and black, to its colour. Whilst not really black, the descriptor gives some relativity to its cousins, Pinot Gris (grey/pink) and Pinot Blanc (white/yellow). Wine Experiences We love to share the spoils of our home in the Yarra Valley and have crafted a collection of new tasting experiences for you to discover what we do, and how.
Following nine months in oak, the wines were assessed and blended, then returned to barrel for a further nine months prior to bottling. A long, cool ferment in stainless steel tanks, minimal fining and the use of screw caps are all further steps towards capturing the inherent delicacy of this cool climate variety. An intense nose of black cherry and strawberries supported by complex hints of liquorice and vanillin French oak. In an effort to preserve Pinot noir's subtle complexities, this wine has been bottled unfined and unfiltered. This Pinot noir was fermented in small batches with twice daily plunging of the "cap" formed by the grape skins.
Sofitel's on-site restaurant Garçon Bleu can be found on level nine. The team, led by chef de cuisine Gianni Delogu serves up modern French fare with a touch of drama. Kick things off at the bar with a glass of bubbles and crisp whitebait, before perusing the wall of wine and making your way to a table with a bird's-eye view of the city. The fit-out is classy but there's nothing stuffy about the delivery.

But over the next 5–10 years, the colour turns to a glowing yellow-green, the aroma and flavour to honey and butter on lightly browned toast, all the while kept fresh and bracing by its acidity. In the early 1980s the Hartzview property was still operating as a fruit farm – producing a large percentage of Australia’s gooseberries. Rob had a keen interest in developing the land so investigated the possibility of planting grape vines to make wine.
Thanks to variations in soil, climate and grape varieties, Right Bank wines have a different feel to those of the Left Bank. Often lighter and less tannic, these wines can often be drunk relatively young as far as Bordeaux wines go. Sauternes wines balance sweetness and acidity, with honey and apricot notes. Château d’Yquem is perhaps the most well-known, being the only premier cru supérieur classified wine in the region. The Wine Sauvignon Blanc grown at the Jupiter Creek vineyard in the hills (a restored 30 year old vineyard the was neglected and covered in blackbe... The Wine Textural white wines are something of a thing at Unico Zelo (ahem, Fiano?); so the opportunity to flex our muscles a little bit with the u...

Mixed packs of wines to entice people to try some different varieties, or wine packs to follow the Tour de France annually – these packs are always discounted, as are the gift packs. Restauranteur/chef in Adelaide and upon retirement decided to deepen even further his interest in French wines particularly those from the Languedoc region where he come from. Languedoc wines are now receiving international acclaim. Cyrano Wines is a small business based in the Adelaide Hills which brings undiscovered and affordable Languedoc wines to Australia so you can buy French wines you won’t find elsewhere.
Proudly partnering with some of the leading wine education providers in the world, the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy offers the very best in wine education and training. All wines certified via Sustainable Winegrowers Australia and are Vegan. Inot Grigio to the blend which was fermented on skins and adds palate weight and texture. Good with both red and white meat dishes (lamb, stews..) and a variety of cheeses (Reblochon, Cantal, mature Brie or Camembert..). I must say that the Cab Franc I ordered from Paradise Rescued arrived quickly. Quite a surprise & better still, its a nice drop of red.
The main river in Bordeaux is the Gironde and its Left Bank vineyards are dominated by tannic Cabernet Sauvignon wines, whilst the Merlot-focussed Right Bank wines tend to have more restrained tannins. None of the Bordeaux wines is 100% cabernet sauvignon, which is made extensively in Australia and California’s Napa Valley. But if you compare an Australian cabernet sauvignon with a Haut Médoc or Graves wine of similar age, the Australian wine will be smoother, less tannic, and have more obvious berry fruit flavours. On the other side, the French wine will have more complexity and structure conferred by the terroir and climate, and expressed through the tannins in the wine.