{"title":"France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRenowned for its unparalleled diversity, France is the birthplace of many of the world’s most celebrated wines. We hand-select the best French wines to bring you bottles that embody the spirit of iconic regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mont-rocher-viognier","title":"Mont Rocher, Viognier, Vieilles Vignes, IGP Pays d'Oc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoneysuckle and apricot aroma and rich, almost unctuous palate with crunchy pear and white peach...this is somehow still dry, tangy and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier produces its aromas at a certain stage of maturation. The winemaker’s team follows the process by tasting the grapes in August, in order to choose the right day to harvest. Once harvested, the grapes undergo a short skin-contact maceration. The juice is collected, after a delicate pressing and settling, ferments at low temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Pays d'Oc IGP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer name: Mont Rocher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43756676907295,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/best-white-wine-viognier.jpg?v=1736952029"},{"product_id":"jean-pierre-bailly-pouilly-fume","title":"Domaine Jean-Pierre Bailly, Pouilly-Fumé, France, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine has intense aromas of peach, citrus fruit and white flowers, complemented by an elegant minerality. On the palate, a mineral freshness with a citrus hit which continues onto the long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine Jean-Pierre Bailly owns 17 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc vines, which are situated on the hills among the best vineyards in Pouilly-Fumé. The vines are on average 15 years old. The grapes were machine harvested and 100% destemmed. After pressing, fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Post-fermentation, the wine was aged on its fine lees for 3-4 months before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Loire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Domaine Jean-Pierre Bailly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43770178535711,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/crushed-and-cured-wine-shop-wine-merchant-domaine-jean-pierre-bailey-pouilly-fume-portsmouth-southsea.jpg?v=1685540814"},{"product_id":"felicette-grenache-rouge","title":"Felicette, Grenache Noir, Languedoc \u0026 South West, France, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA bright red colour with purplish reflections. A powerful nose of violets, black cherry and red fruits. Very tasty in the mouth with raspberry and plum aromas. Medium-bodied on the palate, soft and juicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines of Terres Fidèles are created in the Roussillon and surrounding regions, a place of remarkable stories where layers of history and cultures are embedded in the raw and wild landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelicette red is a fruity and very well-balanced blend produced in the South-West of France, between Narbonne and Beziers, with a hot and dry mediterranean climate influence. Soils are sandy and silty as well as a chalk\/ clay mix on the hillsides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested, destemmed and then either hot macerated to extract colour a beautiful dark red colour, and some are cold fermented to get the best possible varietal fruit extraction. The fermentation is then conducted at controlled temperature with gentle pumping overs to extract only the better tannins. The different pressings are then blended before Christmas and are aged in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit and round tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: languedoc \u0026amp; South West France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Grenache Noir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Terres Fidèles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44046457274655,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/crushedandcured-wineshop-winemerchant-felicette-grenache-noir-portsmouth-southsea.jpg?v=1685539763"},{"product_id":"pimpant-igp-cotes-de-gascogne","title":"Domaine Capmartin, Pimpant, IGP Côtes de Gascogne, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cuvée, unfiltered, unfined and without added sulphite, is as natural as they come and can present a slight deposit in the bottle. Light, fresh with mouthwatering juicy red fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnder the skilled and insightful guidance of Simon Capmartin, his Madiran and Pacherenc de Vic-Bil Domaine has kicked this most traditional of appellations into a new, more progressive age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter destemming, the grapes are allowed to go through the process of carbonic maceration, with a natural fermentation using only native yeasts. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation as well as 6 months of ageing is carried out in stainless steel tank. This natural process of winemaking results in a wine low in sulphites by the time it is bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Côtes de Gascogne IGP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Tannat (60%), Syrah (40%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 12,5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: \u003c\/span\u003eDomaine Capmartin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44046679638303,"sku":"","price":20.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/crushed-and-cured-wine-shop-wine-merchant-pimpant-natural-wine-portsmouth-southsea.jpg?v=1685545404"},{"product_id":"chateau-fleur-de-lisse-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"Château Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine shows notes of vibrant red berries, blackberry fruit and liquorice spice, underpinned by elegant, fine-grained tannins and a lingering, fresh finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines have an average age of 45 years. They lie on a rocky outcrop of calcareous silt soil, which encourages the roots to dig deep to access water and nutrients, giving the finished wines excellent freshness and acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a strong belief in the transition to biodynamic farming, the team have helped to restore the ecosystem in the vineyards by using highly effective growing techniques, and placing beehives and chickens among the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe grapes are harvested by hand, while sorting is done both before and after destemming. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled concrete vats for two to four weeks at a temperature between 28 and 30°C. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of concrete vats and 20% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety:  Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (49%), Cabernet Sauvignon (1%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: \u003c\/span\u003eChâteau Fleur de Lisse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44046868775199,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/crushed-and-cured-wine-shop-wine-merchant-chateau-fleur-de-lisse-saint-emilion-portsmouth-southsea.jpg?v=1685536856"},{"product_id":"chanzy-maranges-1er-cru-la-fussiere","title":"Chanzy, Maranges, 1er Cru La Fussière, Côte de Beaune, France, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful dark red colour, with purple reflections. The bouquet is very expressive with notes of sour cherry, liquorice and chalky notes. It is a wine with finesse and a very long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanzy is a 80 hectare Estate, divided between Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits with their base in Bouzeron. All of Chanzy’s wines are made with at least 90% Estate-grown fruit, practically unheard of for a Burgundy producer of this size. Chanzy owns 5 Clos including 2 Monopoles, 11 Grands Crus and 16 Premiers Crus. They are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3; the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maranges vineyard, which is primarily a Pinot Noir red wine area, also has few Chardonnay vines. It forms the link between the Côte d'Or and the Saône-et Loire. It is perfectly consonant with Santenay, with which it shares several esteemed vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold pre-fermentation maceration for ten days with pumping over and punching down under temperature control throughout the fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003eCôte de Beaune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Maison Chanzy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed and Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44047149564191,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/crushed-and-cured-wine-shop-wine-merchant-chanzy-maranges-red-burgundy-portsmouth-southsea.jpg?v=1684945559"},{"product_id":"chateau-delmond-sauternes","title":"Château Delmond, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale gold in colour with fresh floral and stone fruit aromas on the nose. Apricot, honey and peach mix with citrus peel and creamy flavours on the palate. It is medium to full bodied with refreshing acidity to balance the lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJean-Christophe Barbe's vineyards are located in the commune of Preignac. He has 13 hectares which all qualify for Sauternes status. The average age of the vines is 30 years. Château Delmond, however, is made from slightly younger vines, resulting in a fresher, lighter style, yet with the complexity and luscious feel of good Sauternes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested in separate 'passes' through the vineyard and pressed in the pneumatic and vertical hydraulic press. The alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature of 20-22°C. 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It has a particularly tropical character and a very fresh feel on the palate, with steely minerality and a zippy background acidity giving invigorating tartness to keep the wine luscious and buoyant. The rounded, approachable finish has good length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFractional pneumatic pressing of whole grape bunches and fermentation at low, controlled temperatures and 9 months in stainless steel on its fine lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Coteaux de Layon, Loire Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Chenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 375ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Domines des Baumard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47370707042591,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/sweet-wine-france-chenin-blanc-loire.jpg?v=1702556262"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-laumonier-touraine-sauvignon-2022","title":"Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting the terroir, Sauvignon Blanc fully expresses its qualities in Touraine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn intense nose with beautiful complexity.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA mouth combining roundness and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur organic Sauvignon develops notes of citrus, white fruits and exotic fruits.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe attack is beautifully fresh, followed by a nice volume and a nice persistence characteristic of very ripe grapes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeautiful afterglow of citrus and exotic notes on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom organically farmed (and certified) vines, this is a long-established best-seller here, admired for its overt fruitiness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Touraine, Loire Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Domaine de l'Aumonier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47370751246623,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/white-wine-france-sauvignon-blanc-loire.jpg?v=1702557835"},{"product_id":"chateau-bellegrave-pauillac-france-2019","title":"Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Pauillac aromas of cassis, blackcurrant leaves and pencils lead to a fluid, medium-full, beautifully proportioned palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom 66% Cabernet and 34% Merlot in this vintage; 12 months barrel aging, 40% new barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwned by the Meffre brothers, Bellegrave lies in an enviable spot between the Pichons and Lynch-Bages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Bellegrave is located in the south of the commune of Pauillac, between some of the greatest chateaux: Latour, Pichon-Longueville and Lynch-Bages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Merlot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Chateau Bellegrave\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638805872927,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/red-wine-france-bordeaux-pauillac.jpg?v=1707834726"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-forges-anjou-blanc-laudace-2022","title":"Domaine des Forges, Anjou Blanc, L'Audace, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebarrel-fermented and inspiringly full flavoured. Heady nose of orange blossom, honeysuckle and ripe apple. The palate is dry but substantive with long lingering green and stone fruits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlcoholic fermentation, then partial malolactic and aging in 400L barrels on fine lees for eleven months with regular stirring. Bottling mid-September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Anjou, Loire Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Chenin Blanc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Domaine des Forges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47639322689823,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/white-wine-france-anjou-loire-chenin-blanc.jpg?v=1707844018"},{"product_id":"clotilde-davenne-cremant-de-bourgogne-rose-extra-brut-france-nv","title":"Clotilde Davenne, Cremant de Bourgogne Rose, Extra Brut, France, NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA luminuous pink colour and an intense nose that is lively and full of currant and red fruit aromas. The delicate bubbles help to emphasis the pleasure and finesse on tasting. There is fullness of flavours of red fruits balanced subtly with freshness and minerality. The finish is fresh, elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand persistent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA sparkler of great purity and drive from 100% Pinot Noir grown near the wonderfully named Saint-Bris-le-Vineux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand harvesting, sorting, destemming for 50 to 100% of the grapes depending of the year. 24 to 48 hours of maceration. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are 100% completed under low temperature. The vinification is 100% in stainless steel vats. After 18 months on lees, the disgorging is made without dosage, giving an Extra Brut Cremant, with no sugar added. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Burgundy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: NV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Clotilde Davenne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643401388319,"sku":"","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/rose-sparkling-wine-france-bourgoune.jpg?v=1707918401"},{"product_id":"cami-del-drac-carignan-blanc-vielles-vignes-vin-de-france-france-2022","title":"Camí del Drac, Carignan Blanc, Vielles Vignes, Vin de France, France, 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpressive, floral and vibrant. 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Ripe and textured but also fresh and crisp on the finish, it would not be out of place in a flight of Mâcons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Pays d'Oc, Languedoc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer: Domaine La Comnbe Saint-Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48578731737375,"sku":"","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/white-wine-france-chardonnay_9fb88dce-1572-4abe-8bad-3ec6d7bef7c3.jpg?v=1715175264"},{"product_id":"mas-dagamas-terrasses-du-larzac-nostre-mescladis-2021","title":"Mas d'Agamas, Terrasses du Larzac, Nostre Mescladis, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNostre Mescladis translates as “our blend”: from Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, approximately in proportion to the grape varieties in the Visseq family’s vineyards. Unoaked, it’s aged in concrete, which adds a wonderful textured element to it. A huge hit of garrigue on the nose with bramble fruit and slight note of pepper. This is very classy and packed full of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVincent Visseq's story is similar to that of so many of our French partners. His family had been supplying grapes to three local cooperatives since the 1970s, but Vincent decided he wanted to make wine himself. Having studied winemaking in Montpellier and with experience at Château Capion, a grand local estate, and a vintage in the Goulburn Valley in Australia under his belt, he has been steadily taking back the family vines since 2009 as the grape selling contracts expire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Terrasses du Larzac \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer: Mas d'Agamas \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48579621749023,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/french-red-wine-languedoc-syrah.jpg?v=1715183640"},{"product_id":"domaine-fontanel-rivesaltes-ambre-vin-doux-naturels-2015","title":"Domaine Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambre, Vin Doux Naturels, 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Vin Doux Naturel (literally naturally sweet wine) is one of the most distinctive and exciting wines in our entire stock. From late-picked, 60 year-old vines of Grenache Blanc and Gris, the Ambré - amber - tone develops after at least five years of mildly oxidative ageing in barrel (and here it’s kept a lot longer before bottling). Pure clear amber hue. This offers intriguing fumes: dried figs and dates with a spirity lift. The sherry-like oxidation is more apparent on the palate - the dried fruit and apricot liqueur notes give way to the nuttiness of an old oloroso. Not over-sweet, but airy and fragrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVins Doux Naturels are made by stopping the fermentation of late picked, very ripe grapes, part way through its course, by the addition of alcohol (a process known as mutage); thereby preventing the yeasts from working, and leaving a fortified wine with plentiful natural, unfermented grape sugar and between 15 and 17 degrees of alcohol. It’s an ancient art which probably came over the Pyrenees from Moorish Spain with the medieval spread of distillation – and examples of VDNs are now found across the south of France, as far as Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau. These are wonderful, distinctive fortified wines - port-like but with lower alcohol levels and without the tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoussillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Grenache Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer: \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eDomaine Fontanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48579676766495,"sku":"","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/sweet-fortified-wine-france.jpg?v=1715184110"},{"product_id":"clotilde-legrand-saumur-champigny-les-lizieres-2022","title":"Clotilde Legrand, Saumur-Champigny, Les Lizieres, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Lizières is the name of the parcel; once a walled vineyard on the border of forest and field. From the perfect summer of 2022, this 100% Cabernet Franc from stainless steel tank is beautifully ripe and complete. With a perfume of red fruits, it’s supple, approachable and seductive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Samur-Champigny, Loire Valley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Franc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e Clotilde Legrand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49258416046367,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/best-red-wines-cabernest-franc.jpg?v=1736951375"},{"product_id":"bruno-lafon-le-p-tit-pinot-vin-de-france-2022","title":"Bruno LaFon,  Le P’tit Pinot, Vin de France, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of red berries, cherries, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, this wine is both refreshing and velvety with a fruit-forward profile. A touch of earthiness gives a satisfying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, using low temperature fermentation (under 20°C\/68°F). Short after fermentation maceration in tanks for 2 to 4 weeks, before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Vin de France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e Bruno Lafon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49317283528991,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/red-wine-online-pinot-noir.jpg?v=1726401847"},{"product_id":"les-beaux-brins-ventoux-rouge-aop-southern-rhone-france-2022","title":"Les Beaux Brins, Ventoux Rouge AOP, Southern Rhône, France, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep and brilliant ruby colour. This very approachable Ventoux has a fresh, complex and expressive nose of cherries and gooseberries. A sensuous mouth accompanied by silky tannins. The wine is well balanced with a very enjoyable fresh finish to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes are harvested at optimum maturity. Each grape variety is vinified separately with traditional methods. A temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation with a two to three weeks maceration period. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in concrete. Blending is immediately followed by bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Ventoux, Rhone Valley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eGrape Variety: Grenache, Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eProducer:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e S\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eamuel Montgermont\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crushed \u0026 Cured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54892791595384,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/6962\/3071\/files\/IMG_5382.jpg?v=1736956413"},{"product_id":"dominique-gruhier-vigneron-bourgogne-tonnerre-burgundy-france-2023","title":"Dominique Gruhier Vigneron, Bourgogne Tonnerre, Burgundy, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe white pebble-dashed soils of Épineuil, in the historic Tonnerois region, resemble those of nearby Chablis, a mere stone’s throw south, and Dominique Gruhier crafts exquisite white, red and sparkling organic wines from both areas. He hails from Tonnerre and knows the region’s soils intimately, his wines being the fruition of years of experience in these rarefied climes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eRegion: Burgundy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; 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The nose is fragrant with layers of bright, black fruit laced with a hint of mint and herbaceous nuances. The palate is supple with expressive blackberry fruit and a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Piquepoul and Carignan grapes are hand-picked and undergo semi-carbonic maceration for nine days to soften the tannins. The grapes are fermented separately in stainless steel, to preserve the expressive fruit character of both grape varieties, before being pressed and then blended. 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Even though the fruit is fully ripe, there’s a delicate green character here, herbal notes. On the palate, deliciously rounded and complete, a finely balanced Chablis that has all the freshness and typicality you could want and is also welcoming and generous in fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom vines averaging 45 years old (the earliest planted in 1954), on a vineyard facing the 1er Cru of Vaillons, the Robin’s village Chablis is immediately attractive. Green-fruited scent – hint of kiwi. Lots of citrus bite and energy. 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Crisp nose of fresh red and black berries, floral presence. A generous, easy-drinking Gamay, which highlights a very pure and young fruit. 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