January bargain wines to fill your glass without emptying your wallet – The Irish Times

For these of you not partaking in a dry January, two traditional French wines from O’Briens, each providing good worth for cash in case your funds are stretched. The sauvignon is labelled as a Vin de France, however I think most if not the entire grapes come from the Loire Valley, giving it a beautiful freshness. The purple, from sunny Languedoc, within the south of France, will convey heat and cheer to the dinner desk.

Chatelain Desjacques Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Vin de France, €10 (down from €14.94)

A refreshing crisp, dry wine with recent pear and apple fruits. Good by itself, with lighter seafood dishes or goat’s cheese.

Château de Girard Cuvée Arthur 2018, Minervois, €12.95 (down from €19.95)

A wealthy, rounded full-bodied purple with ripe darkish fruits and a refined spiciness. Good for the chilly winter climate. Attempt it with a beef stew or roast purple meats, or hearty Mediterranean vegetarian tray bake.