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Let us guide you through our exceptional range of wine from the vineyards of France. Discover characterful reds, crisp whites and the latest in vegan, organic and orange wines expertly crafted by our trusted producers. 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.
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Exceptional Sparkling Cremant & Champagne...
La Griffe du Diable Cremant d’Alsace 750ml
WAS €20 NOW €16
Concentrated citrus and grapefruit make this an ideal aperitif. A creamy body and brush of smoke result from 6 months of oak ageing.
Francois Martinot Crémant de Bourgogne 750ml WAS €20.50 NOW €16.40
Made in the traditional champagne method, this Crémant is excitingly acidic and dry with beautiful flavours of lime and pear.
In Burgundian villages, fine red wines from Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes are fruity and ripe in style, while complexity and concentration can be found in wines from specially selected plots, “Lieux dits” or vineyards with very old vines. Try our “Poncie” Fleurie before the plot becomes a Premier Cru or our old vine Brouilly for savoury structure and complexity.
Domaine Margueritte Carillon
Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750ml**
WAS €20 NOW €16
A gourmand wine with beautiful, typical aromas of blackcurrants, cherry and herbs. The palate is ripe with generous tannins, spice and roasted almonds.
Domaine de la Bressand
Mercurey
Pinot Noir 750ml**
WAS €31 NOW €24.80
Flavours of red and black berries with lightly toasted notes are carried by subtle and rounded tannins. Perfect paired with roasted or grilled meats or light game in sauce and cheese.
Georges Duboeuf
Fleurie 750ml
WAS €19.50 NOW €15.60
Perfumed aromas of concentrated fresh cherries and light tannins. Serve with roast rib of beef or poultry.
Chateau de Corcelles
Fleurie Poncie from Old Vines 750ml
WAS €22 NOW €17.60
Poncie is the name of a very special site in Fleurie soon to become a Premier Cru that is known to produce outstanding wines, racy with cherry and raspberry and a particularly fine texture.
Pierre Ponnelle
Beaujolais Villages 750ml
WAS €15 NOW €12
Notes of red fruit and subtle spice make this fresh wine an ideal accompaniment to mildly flavoured fish dishes and vegetarian cuisine.
Chateau des Tours
Old Vine Brouilly 750ml
WAS €19 NOW €15.20
Crafted by a family winery, Chateau Des Tours in the renowned Brouilly village from very old vines that are known to produce very concentrated, flavoursome wines.
Back to Classics
DUNNES STORES
Oak & Peat Smoked Salmon Slices 150g€5 per pack (€33.33 per kg)
La Reine Pedauque
Chablis 750ml
WAS €20 NOW €16
An open nose of white fruits, a well-balanced palate and a fresh, lemon flavoured finish. Serve with oysters, grilled or poached fish, poultry terrines or goat and Comté cheeses.
Bouchard Aine et Fils
Pouilly-Fuissé 750ml** WAS €33 NOW €26.40 Very mineral with a lively honey note. The nature of the “terroir” gives nuances of hazelnuts and grilled almonds. A rich wine to match white meats in a cream sauce, poached poultry or shellfish.
Domaine Louis
Latour Macon Lugny 750ml WAS €22.50 NOW €18
Les Genievres is one of the best vineyards in the village of Lugny, with limestone soils and a warm climate to produce a wine of white fruits, elderflowers and muscat notes. The palate is full with a subtle hint of mandarin.
Pierre Ponnelle
Chardonnay 750ml WAS €10.50 NOW €8.40
The bouquet delivers citrus fruit with notes of honey and toasted bread. Strong and complex with brilliant acidity. Enjoy with grilled chicken, fish and salads.
French Favourites
Organic farming and natural orange wine production thrive in the warm, dry climate in The South of France, allowing us to source a diverse range of styles from our family producers.
Picpoul de Pinet
Les Courtelles 750ml
WAS €12.30 NOW €9.84 With bright aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, this bone dry wine cleanses the palate with unparalleled freshness. Zesty flavours, balanced smoothness and acidity make it a perfect match for seafood.
DUNNES STORES
Chilli, Coriander & Ginger Cooked King Prawns 90g€2.99 per pack (€33.22 per kg)
V.O. L’Esparrou Vin Orange
Famille Bonfil 750ml
WAS €13.50 NOW €10.80
Back by popular demand and an ideal introduction to natural wine, think orchard fruits with the gentle sweetness of nectarines. Subtle spice on the finish is owed to the time given to the grapes settling before separating the juice from the skins.
Cocobiroux Vermentino
IGP Pays d’Oc 750ml
WAS €12.25 NOW€9.80 From a select plot in Cocobiroux, overlooking the Mediterranean Vermentino is known for its crystal-clear freshness with bright citrus and florals, a light menthol note and lively acidity.
Antipasti Selection 120g€3.50 (€29.17 per kg)
Chateau Vaugelais
Fût De Chêne
Corbieres 750ml**
WAS €12 NOW €9.60
Corbieres emphasizes Syrah in the blend with fine peppery character and black cherry notes that are sumptuous after 12 months of ageing in wood. Enjoy with mature cheese.
DUNNES STORESLaurent Miquel Cote 238
Albarino 750ml** WAS €16 NOW €12.80
Laurent Miquel Faugeres Kinsale 750ml WAS €13.20 NOW €10.56
Laurent Miquel Albarino 750ml WAS €11 NOW €8.80
Sustainably Sourced
Laurent Miquel Chateau
Cazal Viel 750ml WAS €12.50 NOW €10
Laurent Miquel Cote 128
Viognier 750ml** WAS €16 NOW €12.80
With awareness of the benefits of low-intervention farming growing, an excellent range of organic and no-added-sulphites wines are now available from our French producers.
Gerard Bertrand has long been a figurehead of organic winemaking. These three wines display the purity and freshness that can only be achieved from low-intervention farming.
Gerard Bertrand
Naturae Organic Merlot 750ml WAS €15 NOW €12
A vibrant uncomplicated merlot with ripe plum and currant flavours.
Gerard Bertrand
Source of Joy Organic Rosé 750ml** WAS €16 NOW €12.80
A subtle meadow fresh, mellow rosé with a floral bouquet.
Gerard Bertrand
Naturae Organic Chardonnay 750ml WAS €13.50 NOW €10.80
A fresh, fruity chardonnay, light with melon, apple and peachy freshness.
True North
Alsace is famed for zesty, flavourful white wines. Its signature grape, Riesling, is opulent in texture with vibrant citrussy freshness. Classic whites, Riesling and Pinot Gris go perfectly with Asian cuisine.
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Cave de Turkheim
Terroirs Riesling 750ml
WAS €15.75 NOW €12.60
Long, zesty and classic in style with fresh, green Bramley apple, grapefruit and elderflower florals. Medium-bodied and sumptuous on the palate.
Domaine De La Ville De Colmar
Pinot Gris Alsace 750ml
WAS €14.75 NOW €11.80 This Pinot Gris epitomises the Alsace style. Fresh but rich with extraordinary persistence. Enjoy with smoked fish, tarragon flavours, pork or veal.
Les Fondettes
Sauvion Sancerre Rose 750ml WAS €22 NOW €17.60
The gentle strawberry and mellow pink apple flavours make this Loire Rose a perfect match for seafood.
Famille Jean Max Roger
Sancerre Pinot Noir 750ml
WAS €25 NOW €20
Old Pinot Noir vines give notes of cherry, red plum and dried rose. Oak-ageing gives grip allowing pairing with grilled, roasted meats, game and poultry.
Famille Jean Max Roger
Menetou-Salon 750ml
WAS €25.50 NOW €20.40
A beautifully expressive Sauvignon Blanc with fragrances of white fruit and meadow blossoms. A silky palate with a dry mineral finish that lingers.
Famille Jean Max Roger
Sancerre Cuvee Genese 750ml
WAS €20.50 NOW €16.40
Elegant yet vibrant with pristine apple, pear and lemon fruits. Minerally with a dryness that matches the finest goat’s cheeses and shellfish dishes.
Chateau De Lauberdiere
Muscadet Sur Lie 750ml WAS €11.65 NOW €9.32 Floral aromas and notes of grilled fruit. Rich but pleasantly fresh from long traditional ageing. Enjoy with white meat and seafood.
SeaFood & Co
Muscadet 750ml** WAS €11.50 NOW €9.20
Great fruit intensity of zesty lemon and pear. Perfect with seafood canapes and fish in creamy sauces.
Perfect Pairing Cheese & Wine
From creamy Brie to flavoursome Cashel Blue our Dunnes Stores cheese selection packs a tasty punch.
Francois Martinot Crémant de Bourgogne 750ml WAS €20.50 NOW €16.40
Made in the traditional champagne method, this Crémant is excitingly acidic and dry with beautiful flavours of lime and pear.
DUNNES STORES Papaya Goat’s Cheese 100g€3.25 (€32.50 per kg)
Gerard Bertrand, Source
Joy Org Rose 750ml** WAS €16 NOW €12.80
Perfumed and bursting with sunny ripe fruit, crisp lasting freshness.
DUNNES STORES
Mellow French Emmental 160g€4.20 (€26.25 per kg)
Chateau des Tours
Old Vine Brouilly 750ml WAS €19 NOW €15.20
Made from very old vines that give distinct aromas of ripe black fruit and spices with a long, complex and silky finish.
DUNNES STORES
French Brie 170g€3 (€17.65 per kg)
Domaine Margueritte Carillon
Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750ml**
WAS €20 NOW€16
This gourmand wine’s fine tannins and spiced blackcurrant herby flavours work perfectly with rich cheeses.
DUNNES STORES
Gruyère de France 200g€4.20 (€21 per kg)
Famille Jean Max Roger, Sancerre Cuvee Genese 750ml WAS €25 NOW €20
Elegant yet vibrant with pristine apple, pear and lemon fruits, with a dryness that matches the finest goat’s cheeses and shellfish.
Goat’s Cheese 100g€3.25 (€32.50 per kg)
Chateau Vaugelais
Fût De Chêne Corbieres 750ml** WAS €12 NOW €9.60
Syrah’s fine peppery character, black cherry and a hint of oak bring mature cheeses to life.
Cashel Blue 150g€3.50 (€23.33 per kg)
Best of Bordeaux
Lions de Batailley
Pauillac 750ml**
WAS €39 NOW €31.20
Wines from Pauillac are bold and generous. Cassis and leather combine with rich fruit and solid liquorice tannins leading to a dry, rich finish.
Les Hauts de Tertre
Margaux 750ml**
WAS €30 NOW €24
The core flavour of red fruit melts into a rich structure. The mid-palate is aerial, leaving an impression of plum and an aromatic length.
Chateau de Pez
Saint-Estèphe 750ml** WAS €55 NOW €44
Medium to full body with attractive plum, currants, liquorice and spice box characteristics. Red meat, game and strong cheeses make ideal companions.
Chateau Haut Canteloup
Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 750ml WAS €20 NOW €16
An exceptional wine for its complex flavours and relaxed character. A long time in the Bottle offers leather, tobacco and mulled fruit characters.
Chateau Victoire
Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 750ml WAS €19.50 NOW €15.60
Deeply concentrated fruit nose of dried blackberry and dried herbs. This is a serious wine with a velvety structure and pleasing grip that will age for many years to come.
Chateau Grand Moulin Macquin
Montagne Saint Emilion 750ml WAS €17 NOW €13.60
A rich palate of blackberry and blueberry supported by firm yet polished tannins make this a wine that can age for 5 to 10 years.
Dulong
Saint Emilion Reserve 750ml** WAS €16.20 NOW €12.96
Full-bodied with sumptuous plum, leather and dried fruit notes and a chunky texture. Serve with grilled meats, game, and cheese.
Chateau Bechereau
Lalande de Pomerol 750ml** WAS €27 NOW €21.60
Chateau Béchereau, family-owned since the early 19th century, produces small quantities of this classic Merlot with black fruits and toasty notes that compliment sweet spice from ageing in oak barrels.
Bordeaux wine is firmly back in fashion. Savour the trend with this fine selection.
Customer Favourites
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Chateau Galochet
Bordeaux 750ml** WAS €11 NOW €8.80
Back by popular demand, this dry but smooth Bordeaux is a great food pairing with savoury flavours and notes of liquorice and a bold firm structure.
Chateau Laussac
Bordeaux 750ml WAS €11 NOW €8.80
The plummy fruit impression on the nose is enhanced by aromas of roasted coffee, biscuit and Christmas cake. The palate is enriched by a long aromatic finish.
Grands les Maurins
Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon 750ml WAS €10.50 NOW €8.40
A dry, fine and lively wine with zippy fruit flavours and a clean direct finish.
Chateau les Maurins
Bordeaux 750ml WAS €10.75 NOW €8.60
Full of ripe, rounded, red-berry fruit this wine, from a small family-owned Château in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, can be enjoyed with meat dishes, especially roast lamb.
Les Hauts de Naudon
Bordeaux Superieur 750ml WAS €20 NOW €16
A touch of dark chocolate adds richness to this full-bodied Bordeaux. With bold black fruit, spiced satin tannins and a dry, complex finish.
Shades of Red
Delight in our exceptional range of Rhone Valley reds, from world-renowned wineries to single vineyard blends sourced directly from small family producers. Ethereal Ventoux or sumptuous Chateauneuf du Pape, our selection is bound to impress.
EJ Guigal Cote du Rhone 750ml
WAS €17 NOW €13.60
A full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of finesse due to the well-balanced tannins and fruit. Pairs superbly with red meats and cheeses.
Ventoux Red 750ml**
WAS €11 NOW €8.80
A nose of subtle pepper, raspberry and blackberry. Smooth, round and fresh with finely-grained tannins and a lifted finish. Enjoy with meatballs pasta, rump steak, beef tartare with capers or pork chops.
Clos de la Grange Cotes du Rhone Organic 750ml
WAS €14.00 NOW €11.20
From the Southern Rhone Valley, this wine displays intensely fragrant fruit and a hearty tannic structure. A velvety texture and a touch of wood add complexity. Decant 2 hours before drinking.
Cave de Tain Exploration Crozes Hermitage 750ml
WAS €21 NOW €16.80
A soft, round, lower-alcohol style of Syrah allows the rich plum fruit, earthy characters and gentle cooking spice flavours to shine, with no added sulphites to disguise the grape’s true character.
Chateauneuf du Pape Clos du Roi
Single Vineyard Chateauneuf du Pape 750ml
WAS €32.50 NOW €26
From the single-walled vineyard of Clos de Roi, this exceptional wine displays excellent complexity from 18 months of oak ageing, without weight. Notes of liquorice, spice, blueberries and blackcurrant make for a lively palate.
Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape 750ml
WAS €28 NOW €22.40
The complex, full but lifted style comes from a classic blend of Southern Rhone grapes led by ripe Grenache and peppery Syrah. It matches perfectly with classic meat dishes, veal, pork, lamb, duck, game, barbecue and cassoulet.
Blush Hour
Add a little French elegance with delicious rosé wines.
The Pale by Sacha Lichine
Provence Rose 750ml
WAS €16 NOW €12.80
Bone dry yet soft and creamy, with peach and grapefruit characters.
Laurent Miquel
Solas Rose 750ml
WAS €11.80 NOW €9.44
Solas Rose Meaning “light” in Irish and “joy” in old Languedoc, Solas is dry, fresh and elegant with red fruits, peaches and pears. Pair with summer salads, seafood or strawberries and cream.
Mirabeau
Classic Provence Rose 750ml** WAS €21 NOW €16.80
The palate bursts with red summer fruits, strawberry and raspberry and a touch of white pepper spice giving liveliness and texture.
Domaine Bastide
Neuve Rose 750ml WAS €10.75 NOW €8.60
From the 19th century Chateau, Domaine de la Bastide, this exciting Mediterranean rosé is characteristically refreshing, with crunchy raspberries, cranberries and pomegranates.
Laurent Miquel
Pere et fils Rose 750ml WAS €9.75 NOW €7.80
Delicate rose-pink colour with redcurrant and strawberry flavours. Dry in style and perfect for light seafood, salads dishes.
Ventoux Rose Rhone Valley 750ml WAS €10.60 NOW €8.48
Lively and airy with fresh grapefruit aromas and pale, rose petal-tinted in colour. An ideal aperitif with tomato and mozzarella, salmon or beef
Whispering Angel
Chateau D’Esclans
Provence Rose 750ml
WAS €26 NOW €20.80
The iconic Provence Rosé with ripe red berry notes and fleshy honeydew melon. Pink grapefruit and creaminess are mouthwatering on the palate.
The Perfect Pair
Select your favourites from our organic sourdough range.
Nothing 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 the wines you’ve discovered here with a choice of fresh loaf or baguette from our organic sourdough range.
DUNNES STORES
Organic Sourdough Range
€2.20 - €4.50 EACH
Mix & Match 2 for €6.50
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