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Welcome to our renowned French Wine Sale
Grattan O’Brien ManagingDirector
It’s the time of year that we just love at O’Brien’s, when our much-loved Annual French Wine Sale finally arrives.
This is when we get to showcase the best of O’Briens to you and when our 250 colleagues across our store network and online business, get to share their deep knowledge and passion to our valued customers.
Wine has always been about conviviality. It’s about sharing and tasting the wonderful wines from our exclusive wine-making family partners with you. So, come and taste with our experts in-store to get great advice about selecting your wines. There is nothing our team enjoys more than sharing their stories about our wines with our customers.
From exclusive partnerships, to hidden gems from new regions, to show-stopping wines from Chateau Kirwan and Château Lynch-Bages, we have wines to cellar, popular crowd pleasers for your family events, and great wines for a mid-week treat.
So, you can rest assured that with over 150 wines on offer in our sale, our Master of Wine, Lynne Coyle, has brought the best of the French regions to you. So why not shop our range in-store or consider O Brien’s online for fast access to great discounts, with delivery within 2 days nationwide.
Thank you, as always, for your trust in us to discover the wines we love for you.
Grattan O’Brien Managing Director
Explore our wines from Bordeaux - one of the most renowned wine regions
Situated in the South West of France, Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions. Enjoying a temperate Maritime climate, the region is divided by the Gironde Estuary.
The Left Bank includes the famous Communes of Pauillac, SaintEstèphe and Saint-Julien where the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety dominates. The area’s unique gravel soils allow rainwater to drain away, absorbing the sun’s heat throughout the day, helping grapes to ripen.
1. Château Vieux Pourret St Émilion Grand Cru, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Our beautiful Merlot-led blend is made with quality grapes from the heart of St-Émilion. Notes of currants, blueberries and blackberries are joined by smooth tannins, while six months ageing in barrel adds a toasted complexity, lending itself to pair perfectly with roast meats like beef and lamb. WAS €26.95, NOW €21.56
2. Château des Léotins, Bordeaux. Fans of a French red will want to try this great option from Château des Léotins. Expect plenty of fruit notes, along with a hint of chocolate & warm spice. Available from 12th May. WAS €14.95, NOW €9.95
3. Château la Claymore, Lussac Saint-Émilion. One of our customers’ favourite wines from the family-owned Château la Claymore, this classic Merlot-based Bordeaux is packed with plummy fruit & notes of mocha &
On the Right Bank, you’ll find the Communes of Pomerol, Fronsac and Saint-Émilion where the wines tend to be more Merlot-dominant.
While Bordeaux is famous for its red wines celebrated for their complexity, ageing potential and rich flavours of blackcurrant, plum and earthy notes, it is also home to some truly fabulous white wines that are also worth investigating like the Irish owned L’Abeille de Fieuzal.
vanilla. We think you will really enjoy this wine with tapas, nuts & olives. WAS €29.95, NOW €19.95
4. Château Saint Bonnet Cru Bourgeois, Médoc. Offering great quality & value for money, our Cru Bourgeois is a Merlot-led blend with intense flavours & a plummy richness on the mid-palate. A brilliant match for a delicious roast dinner of beef or duck. WAS €24.95, NOW €17.95
5. Château Janoy la Bellevue, Bordeaux. Our unoaked red comes from the Chevillard family in Bordeaux. A Merlot-led blend, it has smooth tannins, blueberry fruit & hints of spice. If you have some big events coming up, we recommend this wine as a winner for large groups and BBQs. WAS €15.95, NOW €11.95
Château
Villa Bel-Air Rouge
Graves
Discover more from Bordeaux
Our elegant Cabernet represents great value for a top Bordeaux.. Our elegant wine has blackberry & liquorice notes with vanilla & spice. A delicious pairing with roasted beef dishes. WAS €25.95, NOW €19.95
From the vineyard...
Château Laroze
La Fleur Laroze
Saint-Émilion
Château Fourcas
Hosten 2017
Listrac-Médoc
Rich, robust, red
This benchmark modern Bordeaux from Château Fourcas Hosten is an elegant wine full of blackberry fruits & ripe tannins. It’s also excellent value for money. WAS €35.95, NOW €28.76 No. 13
This is a benchmark Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Chateau Laroze. Expect pure fresh aromas of bramble fruit and liquorice along with a subtle savoury note. WAS €33.95, NOW €27.16 No. 12
Burgundy
Burgundy, wines from an exceptional terroir
Burgundy, or Bourgogne in Eastern France, has a winemaking history that can be traced back to Roman times as well as a strong commitment to tradition. It is known for its exceptional terroir, with a continental climate, along with unique micro-climates within the individual vineyards.
Burgundy produces some of the most iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines in the world. It’s home to five sub-regions -
14. Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny Grande Réserve. Experience our top-selling Chardonnay. Made by the Cave de Lugny co-op in Burgundy, it offers peach & pear fruit notes & a long, dry finish. Ideal for Summer sipping and light summer dishes. WAS €20.95, NOW €16.76
15. Brocard Chablis. Our benchmark Chablis comes from the iconic Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard. Expect citrus notes & good acidity. This fabulous Chablis pairs really well with delicious seafood dishes. WAS €29.95, NOW €23.95
16. Seguin-Manuel Bourgogne Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir grapes in our juicy red come from premium sites in Burgundy, resulting in a very enjoyable, high-quality wine. Vegan-friendly, this wine would pair brilliantly with a mushroom risotto. WAS €29.95, NOW €23.95
Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits and Mâconnais.
Burgundy wines use four key quality levels to define the wines. Regional, which covers the whole of Burgundy, Village, grown around a particular village, Pemier Cru wines which are from highquality vineyards; and finally, Grand Cru, which are absolutely the best-of-the-best Burgundian wines.
Available from 22nd May
17. Château Fuissé Saint-Véran. Good wines from the village of SaintVéran in Burgundy’s Mâcon region have a degree of richness and ripeness that sets them apart. This is one such wine – a standout with apple, honey, and lemon notes and a citrus fresh finish. Pairs beautifully with seafood canapés. WAS €30.95, NOW €24.76
18. Chablis Maurice Tremblay. Our beautiful Chablis is wonderfully crisp with green apple, lemon blossom & citrus along with a mineral note. A fantastic wine to pair with shellfish or for a change, sushi. Available from 22nd May. WAS €29.95, NOW €19.95
Dry, refreshing, white
Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny No. 20
Maison Louis Latour is one of the top producers in Burgundy. Family owned, they have witnessed more than two centuries of Burgundian history as the business was founded in 1797. Authentic and determinedly independent, the House has always made it a point of honour to remain family owned. This Macon has been an important part of our Burgundy portfolio for many years and is the perfect introduction to white Burgundy. As we head into summer, we suggest a food match that would be local to Beaune for this wine: Gougères Bourguignonne and seafood.
WAS €24.95 NOW €19.95
No. 19
Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Villages
One of the top co-operatives in France, the Cave de Lugny is firmly rooted in the Mâconnais countryside and is proud of its origins and history which have made it a specialist in Southern Burgundy wines. Certified as a sustainable producer, this forward-thinking winery seeks to grow by taking a total quality approach, which encompasses not only the quality of the wines produced, but also the quality of the working conditions, the relationship between employees and producers, and top-quality customer service. This is the perfect summer white and suits light salads and grilled fish.
WAS €18.45 NOW €14.76
Languedoc
Languedoc offers varietals, regions and diversity
The Languedoc-Roussillon runs from the Rhône Valley in the south of France right to the Spanish border and offers a multitude of grapes and wine styles to choose from. Along with exceptional value, there are a plethora of interesting small family estates to choose from.
There are almost 20 distinct growing regions including well known names such as Minervois and Corbieres. With a range of white grape varieties grown such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
27. Château Remaury. Everything you might expect from a top Languedoc red. Made from a traditional Minervois blend and aged in large-format oak barrels for added complexity. Full of ripe fruit and herbal character. Ideal as a pairing to traditional Languedoc hearty dishes such as cassoulet. WAS €17.95, NOW €12.95
28. Château Belles Eaux Les Coteau. Our exceptional value, customer favourite is a delicious red sure to please everyone’s palate, making it a great choice for get-togethers, especially as we come into the outdoor dining season. Expect dark fruit, chocolate & spice notes. Ideal for barbequed meats. WAS €24.95, NOW €13.95
and Picpoul and the main red varitietes being Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdres and Carignan.
Blended wines, particularly reds, are very common, but the region is also responsible for producing great rosé such as Domaine de L’Ostal Rosé or fresh white wines such our Picpoul, from Caves Molière and great sparkling wines such as our Crémant de Limoux, Belles Eaux.
29. Château de Caraguilhes Prestige. Don’t miss our lush 5 star reviewed, organic red from the pioneering Château de Caraguilhes in the stunning Languedoc. It’s velvety smooth & brimming with rich berry fruit, spice & herbal notes. Fabulous with pâtés and French charcuterie - oh la, la! WAS €19.95, NOW€15.96
30. Domaine de L’Ostal Grand Vin. Owned by Château Lynch-Bages, this is a stunning example of a really top Minervois. A Syrah-led blend, it’s full-bodied and bursting with ripe bramble fruit, a touch of oak and that distinctive herbal ‘garrigue’ character. Ideal to accompany red meat dishes, or even dark chocolate deserts! WAS €28.95, NOW €22.95
No. 36
La Baume
La Grande Olivette Albarino
Discover more from Languedoc
La Baume Grande Olivette Albariño, which hails from the south of France, is wonderfully aromatic. Expect fresh fruit aromas & flavours & a saline note. Pair with seafood.
RRP €16.95, €12.95
No. 37
Picpoul Caves Molière
If you’re a fan of crisp white wines, you’ll love this beauty. It’s unoaked & bursting with fresh citrus & melon. A real crowd pleaser, serve with seafood canapés. WAS €17.95, NOW €12.95
No. 38
Château de Caraguilhes Les Jardins
This bestseller comes from Château de Caraguilhes. It’s silky & fresh, with raspberry & blackcurrant aromas & a distinctive herby note. Try with your next charcuterie board. WAS €18.95, NOW €12.95
Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc
From the renowned Henri Bourgeois, our Sauvignon Blanc offers zesty citrus & a mineral note. Perfect with canapés. WAS €18.95, NOW €15.16
Henri Bourgeois Porte de l’Abbaye Pouilly-Fumé
Our classic Sauvignon from an iconic estate perfectly balances mouthwatering fruit with a mineral note. Pair with a tasty cheese board. WAS €28.95, NOW €23.16
Eric Louis Menetou Salon
A fantastic wine from Menetou-Salon, close to Sancerre. It’s fresh & fruity with a mineral finish. Great with seafood. WAS €24.95,
Chatelain Desjacques Sauvignon Blanc
Our elegant Loire Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with lemon & citrus notes. Enjoy it as an aperitif or with soft cheeses. WAS €14.95,
No. 55
La Salette Blanc
No.
Kuentz-Bas
Pinot Blanc La 4ème Tour
57 Dry, refreshing, white
No. 58
Domaine de Colonat Morgon Les Charmes
Our new French white comes from the Duffour estate in the heart of Gascony. It’s just bursting with exotic fruit notes & a fresh finish. Perfect to pair with lighter Summer dishes like roasted fish and fresh summer salads.
No. 56 Dry, refreshing, white
RRP €14.95, €10.00
Domaine du Chapitre Fleurie
A fresher style of red wine, our wonderful Beaujolais from the village of Fleurie has strawberry & raspberry notes & a long finish. WAS €22.95, NOW €17.95
Love Sauvignon Blanc? Try our crisp alternative, made from Pinot Blanc & Auxerrois grapes. Expect lots of orchard fruit & citrus notes. WAS €23.95, NOW €18.95
This wine was awarded 97 points by Decanter (2023 vintage). ‘If you’re looking for a fresher, fruit-driven red, this is the wine for you. Expect dark berry fruit notes, velvety tannins & a lingering finish.. RRP €24.95, €19.95
No. 59
Domaine Duffour Père et Fils
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From the Duffour family in Gascony, our delicious customer favourite has red apple & tropical fruits & a fresh finish. This is a great wine for gatherings where seafood and salads might be served. WAS €13.95, NOW €10.00
The Rhône Valley offers you a diverse range of wines….
Located in the Southeast of France, the Rhône wine region has a long winemaking history going back to Roman times. It’s known for a diverse array of quality wines, renowned for their richness and ability to age. The Rhône is divided into two distinct sub-regions - Northern and Southern Rhône.
The Northern Rhône has a continental climate and is best known for its Syrah-based reds from the Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage
areas - powerful and concentrated wines with black fruits, pepper and spice notes.
The Southern Rhône’s Mediterranean climate enables varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault to grow successfully. This area is also home to the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation with its rich, full-bodied red or the ever popular Côtes du Rhône.
one is fruit-forward with smooth tannins &
a chance to enjoy the skill of a historic winery for an
62. Blason du Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape. If you love a big, rich red, our classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a perfect choice. Expect layers of red fruits & warm peppery spice. The ideal pairing for a classic roast dinner. WAS €37.95, NOW €27.95
63. Le Petit Coudoulis. From Lirac, Domaine Coudoulis estate makes excellent Southern Rhône wines. This
refreshing acidity. WAS €17.95, NOW €13.95
64. Réserve de Bonpas Côtes Du Rhône. Offering notes of spice, black olives & stone fruits, this is
excellent price. WAS €15.95, NOW €11.95
Discover more from Rhône
No. 69
Ferraton CrozesHermitage La Matinière
The Syrah in this Crozes-Hermitage has a dark raspberry & violet character with a twist of pepper & spice. A timeless classic from the birthplace of Syrah - open up and let this breathe for an hour before enjoying. WAS €24.95, NOW €19.95
From the vineyard...
Ferraton Père & Fils
No. 70
Cave SaintDesirat Syrah
From a top co-operative in the Rhône Valley, this 100% Syrah is beautifully balanced, with lots of black-berried fruit and a warming peppery spice. Try with beef stew or a pot roast. WAS €15.45, NOW €11.95
La Croix des Mariniers
From our long-time partners, the Cave de Saint-Desirat co-op, this excellent value wine offers smoky Syrah notes with a floral lift from a splash of Viognier WAS €15.45, NOW €12.36 No. 71
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Lanson Cuvée Blanc de Blancs
This elegant Blanc de Blanc has aromas of dried fruit, pear, sesame seeds & lime blossom, while an underlying mineral character keeps it fresh & invigorating. WAS €85, NOW €68
Réserve NV
Taittinger is one of the top names in the world of Champagnes & this is truly a beauty. WAS €60, NOW €50
