French Wines & Spirits

The Bordeaux wine region is more famous for its muscular reds where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape varieties dominate, but also produces excellent whites including Sauternes made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

Cognac is recognised as the premium French spirit and is exported to over 160 countries around the world. Armagnac is a lesser-known and more artisanal product, but both have fascinating histories and advocates on a global scale

Exclusively made in the French region of Normandy, Calvados is a brandy distilled from cider which in turn is manufactured from classically apples but also pears. From its 15th century origins, Calvados is a popular digestif whether an old vintage or a young blend.