Dunnes Stores’ French wine sale will continue until October 14th and includes plenty of very well-priced wines. In addition to the wines below, I can recommend their two Crémant de Limoux (€16.80 down from €21), very attractive sparkling wines from the south of France.
If you are a fan of sparkling wines, the Lombard Blanc de Blancs, one of my favourite Champagnes, is a bargain, reduced to €41.60. This is half the price of some of the better-known brands. For a warming red, I would certainly recommend the Château Cazal Viel, a bargain at €10 a bottle.
The two wines below are unusual for different reasons. The Vin Orange is not flavoured with oranges but has been fermented on the grape skins, giving it a deeper colour and interesting flavours. The Alaina is bottled in “wild glass”, a production process that uses the maximum amount of recycled glass.
Alaina Blanc 2023, Pays d’Oc, Laurent Miquel
12.5% abv, €10.80, down from €13.50, Dunnes Stores
Plump textured pears and nectarines with good refreshing acidity. Drink solo or with grilled white fish.
L’Esparrou V.O. Vin Orange 2022, Bonfils
13%abv, €10.80 down from €13.50, Dunnes Stores
Rich and rounded with orange peel, stone fruits and a nice grip. Enjoy by itself, or with chicken dishes or roast Mediterranean foods.
