Best French Wines Under $30

Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight. Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d’Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of Whispering Angel, a world class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure. As Sacha says “In the Esclans Valley angels whisper. If you drink this wine, you might hear them… If you visit us, you might see them.”

An easy-drinking wine made with high quality grapes grown in the southern part of Beaujolais. Soils are light, and allow a light, fresh expression of Gamay. The grapes are handpicked in whole bunches and cold soaking is longer than usual for Beaujolais.

Tasting Notes The mostly stainless steel fermentation makes this a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine offers bright fruit character of melons and herbs. This wine is a favorite with oysters. Food Pairings chicken, clams, halibut, oysters Wine Analysis Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Alcohol: 13% pH: 3.10 TA: 0.62 g/100 mL

Dolin Vermouths are notably lighter, drier and less pungent than their larger commercial counterparts. The particular mixture of plants found near Chambéry give a fresh, restrained and elegant nose, with a subtle, complex bittersweet palate. Even the Blanc and Rouge retain great balance, with the sugar never cloying, and just enough bitterness to whet the appetite. Each can be enjoyed as aperitif on ice, with a twist of citrus, or in a broad array of traditional cocktails.

A beautiful light pink colour, fresh fruit aromas and refreshing acidity. Miraval’s pure expression of the terroir of Côtes de Provence

Begin your journey down the road of rosé with The Palm by Whispering Angel. This authentic rosé from Provence operates as a playful, trendy, energetic “little sister” to Whispering Angel. The Palm is expressive both inside and out as it shows great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate. The colorful and playful label has been called “almost as perfect as the rosé itself”. Signed and approved by Whispering Angel.

Our Rosé has an elegant aromatic nose of watermelon and strawberry and is crisp and fresh on the palate with a deliciously long, fruity finish. Serve well chilled Pair with everything from fish, chicken, and sushi to salads and appetizers. And most definitely enjoyed with friends!

Blended from 85 percent Semillon grapes from Bordeaux and 15 percent orange peels from Spain and Haiti, Lillet Blanc is an aromatic wine that's the perfect apéritif for any occasion. First produced in 1872, this golden-colored French wine was the harmonious blend of an idea from the Lillet brothers and some of the finest fruits from across the globe. The result is a flowery and fruity aroma that lends itself to a diverse mix of flavors. If only most brothers could put their minds to such good use instead of fighting! Full and fleshy on the tongue, Lillet Blanc offers a mishmash of tastes including candied oranges, honey and pine resin. At 17 percent ABV, it's a bit stronger than most wines, but without being classified as a fortified wine. Lillet Blanc is the classy drink that many people don't know exists. It's an excellent choice for a pre-dinner beverage, making a toast or paired with brunch. Drinking it on the rocks can bring out all the exotic fruits that go into its production, while an orange garnish adds a splash of color to the mix. While Lillet Blanc is terrific on the rocks, the Vesper is a real show stopper. Made with gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc, it's the preferred beverage of James Bond in both books and film. It's not guaranteed to turn you into a suave secret agent, but at least you can try your hand at the accent. Buy Lillet Blanc online at a great price through Drizly to enjoy a glass of this great tasting aperitif.

At the heart of Yes Way Rosé is capturing the spirit of rosé wine, which symbolizes friendship, fun, and the best summertime vibes. A dream turned reality that started on @yeswayrose, we proudly now introduce our signature rosé: Yes Way Rosé.

“Fleurs de Prairie” translates as “wildflowers,” celebrating the beautiful fields of wisteria, lavender, poppy, and sunflowers carpeting Provence. The wine is sourced from select Provençal vineyards that dot the coastal wind-swept hillsides of the region. The Mediterranean combination of sun, wind, mild water stress, and ocean influence provide ideal conditions for grapes to ripen to the perfect balance of flavor and freshness. Provence produced beautiful 2016 rosés due to the year’s generally mild spring and sunny, dry summer. The continuing drought impacted yields across the board, but quality remained high.

Fleur De Mer is a classic French Provencal Rosé. A brilliant coral pink color, this crisp French wine evokes aromas of fresh watermelon, cherry, subtle citrus, lavender and Mediterranean herbs. This blush wine is medium bodied and balanced with refreshing acidity. Bright and beautiful, Fleur de Mer Rose is best enjoyed chilled. Fleur de Mer was made to inspire beauty and allure, bringing Provence to your table. The unique lavender label pays tribute to Provence’s famed fields of lavender that bask in the warm summer sun. This 375ml bottle equals 2 glasses, so it's perfect when you don't want to open a full bottle.

This wine epitomizes what should always be the essence of a true wine. One of the two properties from which grapes are sourced is owned by a childhood friend and the other belongs to my cousins. We have been working together on this wine for 15 years now. Trust and friendship form its basis. The blend of Syrah from Vinsobres with Syrah from Villafranchian terraces in Gard always produces wonderful balance, fleshiness and finesse. You may get to know the 2015 vintage through this wine – the oxblood color, the depth, sappy character and wonderful round tannins for instance. You can easily sense the intensity with which fruit was imbued in 2015, a truly superb vintage. Successfully ripened grapes combined with freshness and our Syrah vines loved a hot July in 2015. This is exemplified in the magnificent wines produced in 2015 in the northern Rhone valley. The whole point of our Côtes du Rhône is to offer an early drinking wine that also has very good aging capacity. I recently tasted the 2007 again which was really complex and still young. Welcome to 2015, the finest vintage since 2010. Blackcurrant, camphor, truffle, rose and blueberry.

In southern Burgundy, at the northern border of Beaujolais, lies the Pouilly-Fuisse appellation. At the top of the hierarchy of Maconnais wines, this area is in the heart of the great appellations that produce white wines: Fuisse, Pouilly-Loche, Pouilly-Vinzelles and Saint-Veran. The judicious, subtle use of oak allows Louis Jadot's Pouilly-Fuisse to retain its complexity and structure.

It offers a colour of medium intensity, purplish in its youth changing to ruby and then garnet, after several years in bottle. It is harmonious and balanced, with a plump fruitiness and silky texture offset by round, gentle tannins in a wine of medium body and elegant structure. The very typical, fragrant varietal bouquet is complemented by a deliciously lingering finish. With this wine, you can enjoy grilled or boiled red meats, roasts, mild game, soft cheeses like Camembert and Brie.

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Maison No. 9 French rosé wine is straight from the sun-drenched shores of the Méditerranée. It is a crisp, refreshing and explosive rose. It is light pink in color and has notes of sweet peaches. Maison No. 9 is from Provence, France.

This Ruby Red Rose is being served in Paris and ALL over France. It's a delicious blend of 80% Cotes du Provence Rose and ruby red grapefruit juice.

Balanced and lightly creamy, offering pretty flavors of plum sauce and raspberry coulis threaded with hints of ground spice. Elegant, with a floral finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported.

Origin An award-winning wine from one of the region's largest and most prestigious wineries, Domaine de la Grande Séouve, who have established AIX as perhaps the definitive Provence rosé. Boldly brought to you in a party-ready magnum! Taste Unashamedly vibrant and summery, with a bright pink colour and a delicate balance of crisp acidity and soft, ripe summer fruit.

A dashing combination of handpicked and machine-harvested grapes taken at their optimal flavor ripeness, then cold soaked, and put through a temperature controlled fermentation process to ensure maximum quality and fruit extraction.

This nearly garnet Rose, like all our non-vintage sparkling wines, is aged 24 months en tirage. It has a lovely, bright floral bouquet with hints of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. On the palate, it is rich and fruity in a dry, Brut style. The flavor of berries continues on the palate, revealing more strawberry, raspberry, cherry. This sparkler is lots of fun and very festive, but production is limited to 5000 cases per year, so don’t miss out!

The secret recipe selectively blends some of the fine white wines with an aromatic extract of herbs and spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon and lavender, sourced from around the world. The exquisite, silky smooth, sweet taste of Noilly Prat Ambré is best savoured with ice.

Blend of dry white wines macerated with botanicals including Roman chamomile and gentian from France, bitter orange peels from Tunisia and nutmeg from Indonesia.

Notorious Pink is a special blush cuvée made from 100% Grenache, the leading grape varietal at Domaine la Colombette in the South of France. Blush pink in color, Notorious Pink is inviting with a pleasant under-ripe strawberry, mango, and citrus zest scent with a crisp and refreshing mineral character. Ours is not as dry as most rosé wines and can be enjoyed alone, with vegetables, pastas, pizza, and poultry. Notorious Pink has won five Gold Medals and two "Judges favorite." Notorious Pink is a sensible luxury brand with innovative packaging and a competitive price.

Deep and dark red. Shiny. Aromas of fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine.

Attractive salmon-pink hue and pretty aromas of apricot, white peach, rose petal, a touch sweet on the nose, and finishing completely dry on the palate with good acidity and nice finish.

This well-known Bordeaux Superieur, which has a fabulous reputation for aging 20-30 years in certain vintages, comes from proprietor Xavier Milhad. The 2012, a blend of 78% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, has a dense ruby/plum color and attractive, juicy blackcurrant fruit. Supple, round and generous, this is an over-achiever and a sleeper of the vintage. Drink it over the next 5-10 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised if it lasts longer, given the fact that I’ve had the 1953 and 1955 in the last five years and both were still in great shape.

Juliette is a delicious and crisp rose wine that has an initial fruit-forward taste of raspberries and berries that give the wine an attractive open feel. Juliette is refreshing and elegant, bone dry rosé wine, with layers of lively fruit and a bright, smooth finish – just the way a true rosé wine from Southern France should be.

CHARLES DE FERE Regular Price: $12.00 750ml Blanc de Blancs Reserve Brut NV Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Chenin Blanc France > Fere-en Tardenois Bubbly White, Dry, Medium-Bodied, Fruity, Crisp Fresh, crisp sparkling wine is the ultimate apéritif. Serve with lightly fried appetizers, a bowl of homemade popcorn or blend with a dash of Creme de Cassis for the perfect Kir Royale. Eyes: Pale Yellow Nose: Medium-Light Intensity, youthful, apricot, biscuit, green apple Mouth: Light-Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, light-moderate intensity, medium finish, lemon, stone fruits, green apple

Coming from plots on the French Riviera, surrounded by olive trees and pine trees, Studio by Miraval is strongly influenced by the sea sprays and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. These salty soils give the wine a unique character and an amazing balance. This is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle, and Tibouren. All the varieties are vinified by direct pressing. The Cinsault and Tibouren in Stainless steel vats. The Grenache & Rolle are partially vinified in tulip-shaped concrete vats with a rounded bottom. This ovoid shape gives rise to a natural convection movement that suspends the lees creating the same effect as a batonnage and gives the wine a lot of structure. Very pale pink colour. Nose of fresh fruit and citrus fruit. Fleshy palate with notes of citrus and white flowers and a long finish with salinity.