Two French wines from Dunnes Stores this week. Coteaux du Vendômois is a little-known appellation in the Loire Valley that produces red, white and rosé wines. The whites tend to be crisp and light. The wine below, made from chenin blanc, is a perfect example.
Château Galochet is a classic Bordeaux, made primarily from the merlot grape variety with a little cabernet blended in to give it a bit of structure. If you are a fan of mature Bordeaux this offers great value for money.
Le Cocagne 2023 Coteaux du Vendômois
Light refreshing citrus and green apples with a dry finish. Perfect with mussels or oysters and other light shellfish dishes.
12.5%abv, €12.00 (down from €15.50) at Dunnes Stores
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Château Galochet 2018, Bordeaux
Medium-bodied, soft and leafy with rounded plum fruits and light drying tannins on the finish. Perfect with roast beef or lamb, or a breast of duck.
13%abv, €8.50 (down from €11.50) at Dunnes Stores
