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Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
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The best Mother’s day gifts are those that can be enjoyed immediately. This Rest & Relaxation Pampering Pack includes a 750ml bottle of Chardonnay wine along with soothing bath salts for fully indulgent experience. Gift box also included. ... Learn More
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In 1865, inspired by the decorative handle of his office window, Maurice Hennessy created the star symbol that he would use to classify his cognacs. Thus was born the Three Star Cognac, better known today as V.S. Hennesey V.S. ... Learn MoreHennessy VS Cognac$66.99 Per itemOut of stock -
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This Mother’s Day, spoil her with a gift that shows her how much she’s appreciated. Our ultimate Mother’s Day Surprise and Delight gift pack is guaranteed to make her smile. This pack includes a 750ml bottle ... Learn More
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Our mums do so much for us and Mother’s Day is the one day each year that's all about them. Show her how much she’s appreciated with this Rest & Relaxation Pampering Gift Pack. The pack includes ... Learn More
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A mix of 3 great value and delicious wines that will be the perfect gift to get any Christmas party started! Showcasing wines from some of the best wine regions in the world, this is sure to make any true ... Learn More
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February is synonymous with Rose! The weather is hot, Valentine's Day is a few days away and we can't think of a better subject to match this time of year. ... Learn More
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This indulgent pampering gift pack with wine, gourmet chocolates and soothing bath salts is sure to hit the mark with Mum. Mother's Day only comes around once a year, so make it count! That’s why this pack includes ... Learn More
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The ultimate debate in wine, Old World V New World. Two Master of Wines' going head to head on arguably the most controversial subject in wine, we have Alistair ... Learn More
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Want to try Burgundy but can't stomach the price tag- we have made this special 3-pack which we think is the perfect mix of value and quality of wine from one of the world's most revered regions! Try these ... Learn More
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This pack contains a bottle of 3 different wines to be opened during an online tasting held on Thursday the 30th of April 2020. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we will be running ... Learn More
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A mix of 3 great value and delicious wines that will be the perfect gift to get any Christmas party started! Showcasing wines from some of the best wine regions in the world, this is sure to make any true ... Learn More
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Loire Valley, an important wine region in France but we don't see enough of it here in Australia. We believe these wines suit our climate and lifestyle exceptionally well and so we're going to explore this region and the ... Learn More
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Come and try United Cellars FASTEST SELLING French imports each year. This tasting package contains;
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- 2x Le Versant Chardonnay
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It's almost international Pinot Noir day! A grape that is very fussy and fickle to grow yet produces some of the most expensive and collected wines in the world. We'll do a side by side comparison of 3 different Pinot ... Learn More
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Wine education made fun and entertaining, let's explore some new and classic bubbles together just in time for the festive season.
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This pack contains 6btls each of United Cellars fastest selling exclusive French imports; Domaine Les Cassanets Cotes Du Rhone 2019 and A L'ombre Des Parasols Vaucluse Rose 2019
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It's that time of year, we have our anticipated Rhone arrivals coming in March so what better time to explore some of the regions best with our local Master of Wine; Andrea Pritzker.
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This case of wine is the perfect curated pack to get you sorted for Summer! Easy drinking, crisp, dry, Summer whites, Rose and Prosecco! What else could you need? Whether it's for a picnic or just to enjoy the ... Learn More
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Introducing Domaine Chavy-Chouet with Alistair Cooper MW and the winemaker himself Romaric Chavy.
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Celebrate Champagne with these exclusive Champagnes!
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This pack contains a bottle of 12 different wines to be opened during a series of 4 online tastings held throughout late August and early September 2020.
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This pack contains 3 bottles of some of the most revered and rare wines in the world. Wines are to be opened during an online tasting held on Thursday the 19th ... Learn More
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