Dunnes Stores French Wine Sale 2021

STARTS Tuesday 7 th September

FRENCH WINE SALE

20% OFF

Selected French Wine

All offers subject to availability and valid until Tuesday 28 September 2021. Pricing correct at time of print.

Alcohol is excluded from the €10 off €50 voucher promotion. PLEASE DRINK SENSIBLY

Welcome TO THE GOOD LIFE In this issue, we bring you a selection of the best of wine from the rolling vineyards of the French countryside.

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et us guide you through our exceptional range of French wine, region by region.

Here you’ll discover characterful reds sourced from sun-soaked fields and fresh, crisp whites, expertly crafted by our trusted suppliers.

We strive to deliver a curation of the most delicious wines at incredible value, so you can be the host or guest known for superb taste. Enjoy the best bottles for less with 20% off all of the French wines found in this guide.

Loire Valley Alsace

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WINE REGIONS

Burgundy

Bordeaux South of France Languedoc

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NEW TO FRENCH WINE? Try these top picks.

This is a wine that likes to be noticed.

The aromas are intense, with spicy notes of black pepper and clove. It’s silky smoothness is complemented by a brush of oak that catches you by surprise.

Laurent Miquel Chateau Cazal Viel WAS ¤12

NOW ¤9.60

Max Roger is internationally acclaimed as one of the best makers of Sancerre. The nose is luscious ripe, crisp, citrus fruit. The palate is vibrant but dry and hints at the characteristic minerality that keeps Sancerre on every top wine list.

Bright and delicious aromas of citrus & tropical fruit, this white is bone dry and cleanses the palate with unparalleled freshness. Zesty flavours, balanced smoothness & acidity make this a perfect match for seafood.

Nutmeg spice, mocha and cassis fruit give great depth of flavour with savoury complexity. This is a wine that benefits from several months on oak and drinks superbly with grilled meats and cheese.

Max Roger Sancerre WAS ¤22

Les Courtelles Picpoul de Pinet WAS ¤11

Chateau Bois Pertuis Bordeaux WAS ¤12.50

NOW ¤17.60

NOW ¤8.80

NOW ¤10

Vegan

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SOUTH OF FRANCE

CLASSIC FRENCH SAUVIGNON The sun that shines on France’s southern vineyards gives birth to ripe, juicy grapes that produce wine with exuberant flavours. Sauvignon Blanc from these shores is bright with citric notes and gooseberry freshness.

Harvested from cool hillsides in the South of France, this Sauvignon Blanc is zesty with gooseberry, pineapple and lime flavours and dandelion aromas that persist. Juicy and electrifying.

A light, spritely citrus style of sauvignon blanc that is fresh and perfect for sipping solo or enjoying with light dishes and salads.

Laurent Miquel P&F Sauvignon Blanc WAS ¤9

Silver Moki Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc WAS ¤9.50

NOW ¤7.20

NOW ¤7.60

Classic Sauvignon Blanc, light and fresh with florals, grapefruit and lemon nuances. Super as an aperitif or with light seafood dishes.

Les Deux Pins Sauvignon Blanc WAS ¤8.50

NOW ¤6.80 4 DUNNES STORES

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A long-time customer favourite.

Reserve sauvignon blanc, bursting with characteristic ripe orchard and citrus, big on flavour and long on the finish.

Monastier Sauvignon Blanc WAS ¤9

NOW ¤7.20

LUSCIOUS REDS Full, juicy flavours characterise these big-hearted reds.

All time customer favourite. An easy drinking, rewarding fruit driven wine. This Cabernet shows red fruit, blackcurrants, with notes of spices.

Les Deux Pins Cabernet Sauvignon WAS ¤8.50 NOW ¤6.80 A nicely balanced, lightly oaked malbec that brings together the body and smoothness of wood and the freshness and juiciness of Malbec from France.

Monastier Malbec WAS ¤9 NOW ¤7.20 This syrah is smooth, very smooth, with smoked tannins and tobacco levelling off into a lifted berry and cacao finish.

Laurent Miquel P&F Syrah WAS ¤9

NOW ¤7.20

A beautiful red colour with a bouquet of flowers followed by powerful red and black fruit characters: raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry. Fresh but intense with a finish that lingers.

Pigmentum Malbec** WAS ¤15

NOW ¤12

DELICATE YET DECADENT Serve the perfect white, straight from the sunny southern vineyards of France.

Juicy peach with a squeeze of lime zest giving freshness to a generous and viscous honied body. This viognier has great typicity and drinks well with white meats and salads.

La Baume Viognier WAS ¤11 NOW ¤8.80

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LANGUEDOC

FRENCH FAVOURITES Overlooking the southern coastline, The Languedoc is one of the oldest wine regions in France. Red wines show body and bountiful flavours of black fruit and velvety tannins.

This is a big wine, teaming with rich blackberries and plum fruit, spiced and luscious tannins. It is full bodied and packs a punch yet the mouthfeel is smooth and velvety.

Laurent Miquel Syrah Grenache WAS ¤10

Under-wood, ripe red fruit, spices, leather and liquorice. The balance in the mouth is perfect with soft tannins and an exceptional length.

Chateau Sainte Marthe, Syrah

Domaine De Bastide, Cabernet Sauvignon

WAS ¤12.50

WAS ¤9.50

NOW ¤10

NOW ¤7.60

NOW ¤8 Vegan

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This is a juicy, fruity style with a clean dry edge yet generous and sumptuous. This is a red wine to enjoy with spicy foods and most meats.

LANGUEDOC WHITES Aromatic and elegant, with a hint of vanilla. This is an opulent white with aromas of white flowers and wild peach. On the palate it shows lifted apricot and orange blossom with a fresher citrus edge. Perfect with creamy cheeses, roast chicken or turkey, aromatic curries.

Laurent Miquel Cote 128 Viognier** WAS ¤15.30

Albarino is known for its stone fruit and aromatic character and this does not disappoint. Crisp acidity, ripe peach, lemon and grapefruit compliment light floral notes and make this wine perfect for sipping.

Bright and delicious aromas of citrus & tropical fruit, this white is bone dry & cleanses the palate with unparalleled freshness.

Zesty flavours, balanced smoothness & acidity make this a perfect match for seafood.

Laurent Miquel Albarino WAS ¤10

NOW ¤8 Vegan

Les Courtelles Picpoul de Pinet WAS ¤11

NOW ¤8.80

NOW ¤12.24 Vegan

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Selected French Wine

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BORDEAUX

BEST OF BORDEAUX Bordeaux means classic reds for most, but the region produces a wide range of styles, from powerful Pauillac to elegant Margaux, full-bodied Merlots to dry, earthy Cabernets.

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From the famous site in Bordeaux’s Medoc known as Terrace 3, this elegant but generously flavoured Margaux displays typical exuberance of perfumed and lifted aromas. 15 months in oak barrels give gentle tannins and a satin, lasting sensation in the mouth.

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Les Hauts De Tertre Margaux** WAS ¤30 NOW ¤24

Les Hauts De Naudon

WAS ¤20

4

NOW ¤16

Top quality wine from this celebrated Paulliac estate. Cassis nose combines with old leather characters, followed by vibrant, rich fruit centre with a solid structure of licorice tannins.

Lions De Batailley, Pauillac** WAS ¤38 NOW ¤30.40 An exquisite wine, this Medoc classic entices with it’s rich aromas and oaky, cigar box notes. The palate is round and full of mature fruit, balanced beautifully by its complex tannic finish and fine spices.

Chateau Haut Canteloup

WAS ¤19

NOW ¤15.20

A long-time favourite each year, this dry, but very smooth Bordeaux is a great food wine, with savoury flavours and herbal notes of liquorice.

Chateau Galochet

WAS ¤10

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Rich with dark fruit and great structure from the Cabernet pairing, supported by discreet tannins and a hint of dark chocolate.

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5

NOW ¤8

Nutmeg spice, mocha and cassis fruit give great depth of flavour with savoury complexity, this is a wine that benefits from several months on oak and drinks superbly with grilled meats and cheese.

Chateau Bois Pertuis

WAS ¤12.50

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NOW ¤10

The nose is generous with dark ripe fruits, currants and even blueberry with hints of spice and smoke behind the bold fruit. This vintage is rich and velvety on the palate. The finish is long with elegant tannins.

Chateau Roc de Vilepreux Bordeaux Superieur

WAS ¤10.50

NOW ¤8.40

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BURGUNDY

SHADES OF RED Our selection of Burgundian range from ripe Chardonnay of Macon Lugny, to bright and firm reds of the famous Fleurie appellation, to classic aromatic herbal Pinot Noir from Domaine Carillon.

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Fleurie possesses great charm and delicacy, with luminous raspberry colour, aromas of lilac, violet and red berries.

Very supple and silky in the mouth. Leaves a beautiful impression of fine aromas.

Fresh vibrant fruit on the nose leads to aromatic spice and a light herbal touch. The body is light giving a lifted finish with subtle savoury hints. Matches beautifully with lamb & poultry, especially classic Coq au Vin.

Drouhin Fleurie

Domaine Marguerite Carillon Pinot Noir**

WAS ¤17

NOW ¤13.60

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WAS ¤16.50

NOW ¤13.20

The colour of the MâconLugny is bright and limpid.

The nose is floral and fruity, with hints of white flowers, apple and lemon aromas. Very straightforward and direct on the palate. Fresh and light, with a very pleasant aftertaste.

Drouhin Macon Lugny WAS ¤14

NOW ¤11.20

BLUSH HOUR Add a little French elegance with these delicious Rosé wines.

Elegant, with subtle Sancerre’s white pepper minerality and a mellow, fruited palate, with a beautifully fresh and lingering finish.

Sauvion Sancerre Rose** (Loire Valley) WAS ¤17

NOW ¤13.60 Bright perfumed floral and fruity, this Organic Rose from France’s south coast is crafted by the world’s leading Organic wine producer.

Source of Joy Organic Rose** (Languedoc) WAS ¤16 NOW ¤12.80

Organic

From the 19th century Chateau, Domaine de la Bastide, this exciting Mediterranean Rose is characteristically refreshing, with bright and intense aromas of crunchy raspberries, cranberries and pomegranates.

Bastide Neuve Rose (Languedoc) WAS ¤10 NOW ¤8

RISE TO THE OCCASION Exceptional sparkling wine for memorable moments.

Premier Cru Champagne of pure mineral sensation with an intense and persistent fragrance of candied orange and lightly toasted brioche.

Subtle but rich with laser sharp freshness and tiny pearls of refined chardonnay essence.

Lombard Champagne WAS ¤45 NOW ¤36 Made in the traditional Champagne method, this Cremant is excitingly fresh, with all the characteristic dryness and weight of the Champagne houses. Beautiful lime & pear flavours persist on the palate.

Francois Martenot Cremant** (Burgundy) WAS ¤19 NOW ¤15.20

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OUR FAVOURITE FRENCH CHEESES From creamy Brie to flavoursome Bleu D’Auvergne, our Dunnes Stores French cheese selection is packed with Gallic charm.

Mix & Match

ANY 3 FOR 2*

FRENCH BRIE

BLEU D’AUVERGNE

With a soft, bloomy rind and a rich, creamy texture our Dunnes Stores French Brie comes from the FrancheComté region of eastern France. Pair it with Champagne or sparkling wine, or simply enjoy with juicy green grapes.

A blue-veined cow’s milk cheese from Central and Southern France, our Dunnes Stores Bleu D’Auvergne has a semi-soft paste and a bloomy natural rind with a classic piquant blue flavour, which contrasts beautifully with its creamy texture, making this a cheese connoisseur’s first choice.

Dunnes Stores Velvety and Mild French Brie, 170g, ¤3

MIX AND MATCH

Cheese and wine pairing is fun once you get started.

There are no wrong answers, but a little guidance on perfect wine partners will enhance the flavours found in our French cheese range. Here are five ideas for you to try.

Mix & Match any 3 cheeses for 2* 12 DUNNES STORES

Dunnes Stores Full Flavoured Bleu D’Auvergne, 125g, ¤3.50

Champagne and sparkling wines provide the ultimate palate cleanser for unctuous Brie cheese. Try our Lombard Champagne, ¤36 a crisp, classical Champagne.

The slightly tangy cheese becomes even more delicious when paired with a Bordeaux wine. Try our Les Hauts de Naudon Bordeaux, ¤16, bursting with lush fruits.

FRENCH EMMENTAL Here’s a cheese to please all palates: Dunnes Stores French Emmental is mild, with a nutty, sweet flavour. From France’s Rhône-Alpes region, our Emmental is a versatile cheese that is equally delicious enjoyed cold or hot.

NORMANDY CAMEMBERT

PORT SALUT ®

Our Dunnes Stores Normandy Camembert is a full flavoured and creamy Camembert from Basse-Normandy Region in Northern France. Camembert is a soft bloomy rinded cheese made from cow’s milk and is among the most famous of French cheeses.

A semi soft cheese with a mellow flavour, Dunnes Stores Port Salut® has a distinctive orange rind.

Sourced from Lorraine, France, it makes a great addition to any cheese board. Drizzle with a little Balsamic vinegar and olive oil to boost its mild and moreish flavour.

Dunnes Stores Classic Normandy Camembert, 150g, ¤3

Dunnes Stores Mellow French Emmental, 160g, ¤4

A dry rosé wine beautifully offsets firm French Emmental. Our Bastide Neuve Rosé, ¤8, is the perfectly dry, delicatelyflavoured partner.

Dunnes Stores Supple & Mild Port Salut®, 175g, ¤4

Soft Camembert works a treat with steely white, which cuts through the creamy cheese. Try our zesty Picpoul de Pinet from Languedoc, ¤8.80.

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Pinot Noir is a very cheesefriendly red wine, and pairs well with the mellow flavour of Port Salut. Try our Marguerite Carillon Pinot Noir, ¤13.20, with its gorgeous spicy flavour.

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ALSACE

TRUE NORTH Alsace is famed for zesty, flavourful white wines.

Rich in flavour, its signature grape is Riesling, opulent in texture with vibrant citrussy freshness.

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A blend of Pinot partners, Blanc and Gris ensures an abundance of juicy pink peaches and yellow pepper flavours in this beautifully creamy, volumous wine. With a tinge of spice that results in a lively and lasting finish.

An intense inviting array of fruit flavours, nectarine florals, yellow apple, grapefruit and pears. It’s racy freshness is balanced with viscosity and gentle mineral touch that lingers long on the palate.

Enticing nose of orange blossoms, canteloup melon and sweet fruit peel, this white classic is rich with chamomile creaminess. Light nuances of honey and smoke develop on the palate giving complexity and depth.

Arthur Metz Pinot Pinot

Arthur Metz Riesling

Domaine Valle de Colmar Pinot Gris**

WAS ¤10.50

14 DUNNES STORES

NOW ¤8.40

WAS ¤12

NOW ¤9.60

WAS ¤14.50

NOW ¤11.60

LOIRE VALLEY

MAX ROGER The Roger family comes from a long line of winemakers dating back to the 17th century. Their legacy of winemaking know-how allows these Loire wines to fully express their elegance, rich aromatic profile and all the originality of their terroir.

Max Roger is internationally acclaimed as one of the best makers of Sancerre. The nose is of luscious ripe, crisp, citrus fruit. The palate is vibrant but dry and hints at the characteristic minerality that keeps Sancerre on every top wine list.

Max Roger Sancerre** WAS ¤22 NOW ¤17.60 From the sister town of Sancerre and benefitting from similar terroir, this Sauvignon Blanc is brilliantly expressive.

Fragrances of ripe, white-fleshed fruit and floral notes of rose.

Rich and silky on the palate, with good volume.

Max Roger Menetou Salon** WAS ¤18

NOW ¤14.40

THE LAST CALL Last but by no means least, we bring you two very different, yet delicious reds to try.

This is a wine that likes to be noticed. The aromas are intense, with spicy notes of black pepper and clove. It’s silky smoothness is complemented by a brush of oak that catches you by surprise.

Laurent Miquel Chateau Cazal Vegan Viel (Saint Chinian) WAS ¤12

NOW ¤9.60

From the home of Malbec, this French medium bodied style displays the regions sour raspberry and cherry character, light herbal spice and cinnamon notes, with a lightly savoury edge.

1620 Lorgeril, Malbec (Pays d’Oc) WAS ¤12

NOW ¤9.60

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THE PERFECT PAIR Select your favourites from our organic sourdough range.

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othing goes better with French wine than freshly baked bread. Create the bustle of Parisian streets or the serene atmosphere of the French countryside by pairing your the wines you’ve discovered here with your choice of fresh loaf or baguette from our organic sourdough range.

DUNNES STORES House Organic Sourdough Range ¤2 - ¤3.50 EACH