SuperValu has just announced the launch of its French Wine Sale in store and online from 2nd to 22nd September.
Steeped in the traditions of wine making, France produces some of the best wines available on the market today. While competition is aggressive from other wine producing countries, France has undeniably held its own. The country continues to champion its most famous regions such as Loire and Burgundy which have embraced the Irish consumer at large over the years.
In the wave of increasing interest and knowledge of wine, so too the demand for French wine continues to grow as customers are leaning back to old world wines as classic wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone and the Loire are back in vogue and seeing growing demand. Rosé Wine is also back and is most definitely having a moment with double digit growth. As people are now seeking the light delicate flavours of much drier styles of Rosé which are better with food, Provence leads the way particularly with the introduction of wines like Whispering Angel however, SuperValu’s own Specially Sourced Bendel Cuvee remains a firm favourite as their top seller and is a real hit for those lazy long lunches in the sun..
Speaking about the sale, Kevin O’Callaghan said: “I am delighted to reveal the line-up for this year’s French Wine Sale, and especially to introduce 12 amazing guest wines – all exclusively handpicked from some of the most reputable wineries across France. These wines will make another great addition to our existing range of over 180 French wines. We have some key wines from well-known domains to complement our award-winning offering and of course not to mention our exclusive Kevin Dundon Sauvignon Blanc and Corbiéres wines. This sale includes wines for all tastes and budgets as we continue to encourage our customers to enjoy discovering new and exciting wines.”
In selecting the wines for the French Wine Sale, SuperValu will introduce its special guest wines for a limited run. These wines will offer amazing value across all price points with customers able to explore the different French regions at prices ranging from €10.70 to €45.00 and all in between.
The special guest wines that will be available in SuperValu for a limited time during the sale are:
Simonnet Febvre Cremant de Bourgogn 75cl, a harmoniously balanced wine with fine bubbles, a persistent foam and a wonderful length in the mouth. It is fresh and powerful on the nose with aromas of citrus. Was €29.99 now €18.00
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Blanc Reserve 75cl, a frank and pure attack, nice balance, strong fruitiness with a dry and elegant finish. A great Pinot Blanc with great primary fruit aromas, thirst-quenching. Was €18.99 now €12.00
Louise Latour Chablis 75cl, has a lovely pale golden colour. The nose is floral with a fresh palate and pleasant notes of citrus. A nice minerality on the finish. Was €29.99 now €20.00
Louis Latour Grande Ardeche Chardonnay 75cl, has a brilliant straw-yellow hue. It reveals an intense nose with aromas of toast, vanilla and acacia flower. The mouth is round, powerful with a fresh almond finish. Nice persistence. Was €22.99 now €18.00
Meursault Blanc Latour 75cl, On the nose, aromas of exotic fruits and vanilla are released. On the palate, these aromas are enhanced by notes of honey. A powerful wine with very nice length. Was €65.00 now €45.00
Georges Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent 75cl , An intense colour that fluctuates between deep ruby and dark garnet. The Moulin-à-Vent reveals floral an fruity aromas dominated by violets and supported by hint of cherry. Tannic, fleshy and subtly spicy, the Moulin-à-Vent develops complex flavours that combine finesse and harmony. Was €65.00 now €45.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir 75cl, of a bright deep ruby hue this Bourgogne pinot noir 2019 offers nice cherry aromas on the nose. The palate is fresh and round with blackcurrant bud notes. A gourmet wine with silky tannins. Was €23.99 now €18.00
Delas Crozes Hermitage Domaine 75cl, the colour is deep, with a garnet hue deepened by purple tinges. To the nose this Crozes- Hermitage “Domaine des Grands Chemins” shows seductive whiffs of crushed black fruit which evolve in the glass to reveal slightly smoky and liquorice notes, all these being quite typical from the “Chassis” area. Was €38.00 now €25.00
Chateau Lacombe-Cadoit Ex Superieur 75cl, the combination of a culture aiming at the best natural concentration of the grapes in the vineyard and a traditional Médoc winemaking give birth to fruity, round and full-bodied wines with a beautiful freshness. Was €15.99 now €10.70
Chateau Moulin Lafitte Bordeaux AOC 75cl, the attack in the mouth is very marked, the tannins are present but smooth. It is very elegant on the palate, supple, round, a very fruity side is completed by this pleasant set. Was €18.99 now €12.70
Lady de Mour Margaux 75cl, this wine with its intense color, quickly reveals a refined red fruit bouquet, and vanilla notes. Was €36.99 now €24.75
Chateau Tour Baladoz St Emilion 75cl, this wine with its intense color, quickly reveals a refined red fruit bouquet, and vanilla notes. Was €44.99 now €30.00
The French Wine Sale will be available in all SuperValu stores nationwide and online atwww.SuperValu.ie from Thursday 2nd September, until Wednesday 22nd September 2021.
For the full list of wines available please visit www.supervalu.ie