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Two of my favourite reds, both in Dunnes’ French wine sale

John Wilson’s wines for the weekend: An Irish-owned Fronton and a classic Bordeaux

From the Dunnes sale: Château Bellevue La Forêt and Château Siran Margaux

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Fri Sep 13 2019 - 10:48

Dunnes Stores began its annual French food and wine sale last week, with a bevy of red, white and sparkling bottles, including the two of my favourites below. The sale ends on September 23rd.

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2016, Fronton, €11 (down from €14)
A long-term favourite of mine, owned by an Irishman, Philip Grant. This is a very tasty medium-bodied wine, with clean blackcurrants and brambly dark fruits, and a light tannic bite on the finish. Pair it with macaroni cheese or lighter pork dishes – a stuffed pork steak?

Château Siran 2014, Margaux, €35
If you are hosting a posh dinner this weekend, this wine will certainly impress your guests. A classic medium-bodied Bordeaux, with an enticing fragrance, impeccably balanced blackcurrants and plum fruits and fine tannins on the finish. Decant a few minutes before serving with a plain roast of lamb or beef.