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John Wilson: A classic Bordeaux and a lesser-known Loire Valley white
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Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink

from Dunnes Stores this week. Coteaux du Vendômois is a little-known appellation in the Loire Valley that produces red, white and rosé wines. The whites tend to be crisp and light. The wine below, made from chenin blanc, is a perfect example.

Château Galochet is a classic Bordeaux, made primarily from the merlot grape variety with a little cabernet blended in to give it a bit of structure. If you are a fan of mature Bordeaux this offers great value for money.Light refreshing citrus and green apples with a dry finish. Perfect with mussels or oysters and other light shellfish dishes.Medium-bodied, soft and leafy with rounded plum fruits and light drying tannins on the finish. Perfect with roast beef or lamb, or a breast of duck.

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