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Great French wines for under $25!

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You don't need to spend a fortune on French wines to enjoy them. This list is full of “drink now” wines from all over France, red, white, rosé and even delicious sparkling!
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White Wines

A comprehensive list of affordable French white wines. Ignore the hype that a wine cannot be good from France unless it is expensive.
 
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Crisp and refreshing and pairs really well with a grilled shrimp salad!
Judge's Juice | Total Wine & More
 
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A lovely pinot gris with notes of stone fruit but with stunningly balanced acidity.
Pinot Blanc - Buy White Wine Online | Total Wine & More
 
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Crisp, dry and full of citrus, this is a perfect entry level Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc
Judge's Juice | Total Wine & More
 
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Picpoul is a light, fruity, crisp and acidic white wine that is perfect for summer by the pool. This wine has riper stone fruit flavors coming out as well. A really good value for a white from France.
Jadix Picpoul de Pinet 2022 - Wine.com
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Alsace makes stunning white wines and this producer is a great one. This wine has bruised apple, citrus and creamy notes. Drink it with some sardines, it can handle it!
Willm Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling 2020 - Wine.com
 
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A really nice entry level Chardonnay from Burgundy. Unoaked, citrus and floral notes with lovely acidity.
Domaine Raphael Sallet Macon-Uchizy Les Maranches 2024 | Wine ...

Red Wines

Not all red wine from France needs to be over $50. These wines will deliver on flavor and you don't have to worry about aging them. These are drink now reds.
 
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A beautiful entry into Southern Rhône red wines, red fruit, blueberries, pepper and herbs.
Halos de Jupiter Cotes du Rhone, 2023 - Total Wine
 
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A lovely CdR, fruit forward with spice notes and soft tannins. A great value for money.
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2021/22 - Majestic Wine
 
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A delicious blend of Syrah and Grenache giving you lots of blackberry, cocoa and spice on the palate.
Minervois Parcellaires - Majestic Wine Online Qualification: Wines from the Languedoc region
 
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Black currant, blackberries, spice and a nice long finish, this wine is a great medium bodied Rhône wine at an afforadable price.
Maison Brotte La Rollande Crozes-Hermitage 2021 - Wine.com
 
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A delicious cru Beaujolais wine with beautiful notes of cherries and blackberries with smooth silky tannins.
Domaine Gilles Coperet Brouilly Saburin 2024 | Wine.com
 
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A wonderful Malbec from Cahors. Dark fruits, chocolate, vanilla and hints of cedar.
Georges Vigouroux Atrium 2018 | Wine.com
 
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60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon makes for a deliciously smooth red wine with notes of dark berries, licorice and cocoa powder.
Michel de Montaigne Wine - Michel de Montaigne Profile at Wine.com
 
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A smooth, elegant CdR with fresh berries, herbs and violets on the palate.
Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2023 - Wine.com

Rosé Wine

 
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Strawberry, watermelon, stone fruit and more. This Vin De France rosé will leave your taste buds happy.
Buy Wine Varietal Type | Total Wine & More
 
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The island of Corsica makes lovely wines. This rosé has flavors of raspberries, red currants and hints of spice.
Sangiovese - Buy Rose & Blush Wine Online - Total Wine & More
 
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A summer French classic. Not only does it deliver on red currant, citrus and floral notes, but when you finish the wine, you have a gorgeous glass bottle to use. Place a few flowers in and you have now recycled the bottle!
Merlot - Buy Rose & Blush Wine Online | Total Wine & More
 
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A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault with flavors of peach, raspberry and orange blossom. This is a lovely Provence rosé for you to try.
Maison Saint Aix 'AIX' Rosé 2023/24, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence

Sparkling

Champagne is NOT the only delicious sparkling from France. In fact, Cremants are made all over the country and are made in the exact same way as Champagne, just in different regions and sometimes with different grapes. These can rival some of your ...
 
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Creamy, citrus and green apple burst on the tongue. A lovely Alsace Cremant.
Willm Brut Prestige – Sparkling Champagne Style Wine | Wine.com
 
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This pet nat is full of raspberry and grapefruit notes. This producer makes really good quality pet nats.
Nature's Revenge Pet Wine Collection Page