Collection: France

French Wine Collection – Bordeaux & Burgundy Classics

Discover the Heart of French Winemaking

France is the spiritual home of the world’s best wines. Region like Bordeaux and Burgundy have set the standards for quality and style for hundreds of years. Bordeaux wines are full-bodied, structured and have a whole lot of personality and made mostly with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Burgundy wines are more elegant with silky tastes of Pinot Noir (red) and fresh, vibrant notes of Chardonnay (white). 

At In The Cru, our selection of French wine is curated by sommeliers and experts, so each bottle that you purchase is a true reflection of the history, terroir and workmanship of these iconic regions. 

Bordeaux: Left Bank vs. Right Bank

Left Bank (Médoc & Graves)

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends (with Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot).
  
• Style: Structured, powerful, and highly age-worthy.
  
• Soils (Gravel): excellent drainage, deep Cabernet roots, tannic backbone.
  
• Taste: Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, firm tannins.

Iconic Producers:

1. Château Lafite Rothschild (Pauillac)
   
2. Château Latour (Pauillac)
   
3. Château Margaux (Margaux)

Right Bank (Saint-Émilion & Pomerol)

• Grapes: Merlot-dominant blends (with Cab Franc, a little Cabernet Sauvignon).
• Style: Plush, round, friendly sooner than Left Bank wines
• Soils (Clay & limestone): softer tannins, moisture retention, fruit-forward wines.
  
• Taste: Plum, blackberry, chocolate, velvety texture.  

Iconic Producers:

1. Château Pétrus (Pomerol)
   
2. Château Cheval Blanc (Saint-Émilion)
   
3. Château Ausone (Saint-Émilion)

Burgundy: The Art of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Burgundy wines are all about the land they grow in — it’s known as terroir. The area also has a classification system that indicates quality: 

• Village Wines: Fruit is sourced from multiple vineyards from the same village– (i.e. Meursault, Gevrey-Chambertin). These are delicious and a fine Burgundy wine. 
• Premier Cru (1er Cru): Single vineyard excellence of characteristic terroir influence. Example: Volnay 1er Cru “Les Caillerets” (denser, ageable). 
• Grand Cru: The top vineyards in all of Burgundy. These are wines that are seldom found are strong, and age forever. 
  Example: Chambertin Grand Cru (red) and Montrachet Grand Cru (white). 

Quick Guide:

• Premier Cru → high quality, distinct terroir signature.
  
• Grand Cru → top of the Burgundy hierarchy, rare and expensive.

FAQs About French Wines

Q1. What does “Cru” mean in French wine?

“Cru” means growth or vineyard. It refers to a vineyard, village, or estate recognized for superior quality.

Q2. What makes French Bordeaux different from Burgundy wines?

Bordeaux wines are blends, robust and rich with dark fruit. Burgundy wines tend to be one grape, light and fruity with a tangy taste.

Q3. What is the difference between Left Bank and Right Bank Bordeaux?

• Left Bank: More structured, more powerful with a thicker presence of Cabernet Sauvignon and also has age-worthiness.
  
• Right Bank: A bit more plummy, soft, something that you could drink younger.

Q4. Why is Champagne more expensive than sparkling wines?

Champagne is produced traditionally, from aging a long time, It is also famous throughout the world. which makes it more expensive.

Why French Wine from In The Cru?

• Exquisite Selection: curated by sommeliers who have actually tasted in Bordeaux & Burgundy.
• Producer Trust: Includes superlative estates such as Château Lafite, Pétrus, and Montrachet.
• Provenance Guaranteed: Wines procured directly from reputable importers and domains.
• Educational Guide: Over tasting notes and simple region, grape and classification explanations.
• World Credibility: Based on top French producers and world-recognized grape-growing regions.

shop with confidence knowing  that every bottle meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Shop Bordeaux & Burgundy Wines Today 

Whether you love the structured Cabernet blends of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, the smooth Merlot wines of the Right Bank, or the refined Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy, our French Wine Collection offers the very best from these legendary regions.