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One to share and savour slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218510549324,"sku":"SQ5860345","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/Dhumes_Minette_2023.webp?v=1785102439"},{"product_id":"francois-dhumes-oo-2019","title":"François and Francine Dhumes, O+O 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor this Francois and Francine bought grapes from their friends at Mas Pas Res in Languedoc. A mix of whole bunch and destemmed, this is warm from the southern sun, but still lifted by their characteristic acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218518380876,"sku":"SQ7086765","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/DSC01079.webp?v=1785102752"},{"product_id":"dhumes-lune-amor-invictus-2024","title":"François and Francine Dhumes, La Chant de la Lune – Amor Invictus 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely and incredibly fruit-forward take on Ardèche Gamay by the Dhumes! Fruit is bought from Jean Benoit Plagnol, and macerates for 11 days before aging in resin tanks. This has notes of red fruit and berries, and finishes with a salty lick - wonderful lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218540433740,"sku":"SQ1244475","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/Dhumes_Amor_Invictus_2024.webp?v=1785103540"},{"product_id":"dhumes-lune-verticalite-2024","title":"François and Francine Dhumes, La Chant de la Lune – La Verticalité des Larmes 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dhumes' dense and brooding take on Beaujolais Gamay, purchased from Romain Jambon . Approximately 2 weeks of whole bunch maceration before ageing for 6 months in resin tanks. More spice and minerality - with notes of blackberry - finishing with green, stalky tannin and a tonic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218543251788,"sku":"SQ3578464","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/Dhumes_La_Verticale_CC_81_des_Larmes_2024.webp?v=1785103548"},{"product_id":"dhumes-lune-zohra-2024","title":"François and Francine Dhumes, La Chant de la Lune – Zohra 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new project by François and Francine! Fruit comes from vines on the Plateau de Gergovie. A month-long maceration of whole bunches, this is light and lifted, with a quenching quality about it. Saline, tart and crunchy red fruit, with a gentle grip - this has a touch of spritz on opening! A great aperitif for the warmer days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218543284556,"sku":"SQ0531583","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/Dhumes_Zohra_2024.jpg?v=1785103556"},{"product_id":"dhumes-etincelle-2024","title":"François and Francine Dhumes, L'Étincelle 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful ratafia by the Dhumes, made in the style of a mistelle . Two-thirds Chardonnay juice (from their Nuit Blanche plot) from the 2024 harvest, fortified with a third of eau de vie made in 2022 that was infused with wild gentiane. Invigorating tonic bitterness, with notes of pink peppercorns, young root ginger, and a long honeyed finish. Delicious on its own (or with an ice cube), and mixed into cocktails!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François \u0026 Francine Dhumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218543317324,"sku":"SQ4240443","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/files\/Dhumes_Ratafia_2024.webp?v=1785103562"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/1404\/0652\/collections\/Dhumes.webp?v=1782848797","url":"https:\/\/gergovie-wines.com\/collections\/francois-dhumes.oembed","provider":"Gergovie Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}