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About Francos Wine Merchants

We specialize in fine wine and single malt scotch, with selections from throughout the world. We have excellent wines from France - with a large selection from the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions - and from Italy, Australia, Spain, and the US including many outstanding California wines.

While we have wine from the larger known vineyards such as Cakebread, Caymus, Silver Oak, Far Niente, Jadot, and Latour, we also have a wide selection of boutique wines from throughout the world. Our champagne selection includes Dom Perignon, Cristal, and Grand Dame from Veuve Clicquot.

We also take pride in our wide selection of single malt scotch.

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Francos Wine Merchants is a family owned business that has been in operation in New Canaan, CT since 1933. Read our email newsletter.     Signup:

November 09 Featured Wines

2007 Argyle Willamette Pinot Noir

$22.99

Here's a fabulous turkey wine form Oregon's Willamette Valley. From its shimmering bright garnet color to the nose that delivers a redolence of red fruits...

2007 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir

$40.99

The Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir is a remarkable red wine produced by the acclaimed Wagner family of Caymus fame. Exhibiting the pronounced...

2007 Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

$64.99

The excitement surrounding the 2007 Napa Valley wines has rumbled through the wine world. With the arrival of the '07 Caymus the beat became a little louder...

2007 Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir

$40.99

The Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir is a delightful red wine from Monterey County's beautiful Santa Lucia Highlands. This remarkable red wine...

2007 Newton Red Label Chardonnay

$17.99

Those looking to kick off their Thanksgiving dinner with an American classic need look no further than the wonderfully affordable and delightuflly delicious...

2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy: Sale!

An Amazing Transaction: On November 10th Francos Wine Merchants cornered the 2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy market. Represented is a cross section of Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. Highlighting our list are the 2006 Louis Jadot Beaune Clos Ursules, the 2006 Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot, and the 2006 Louis Jadot Savigny-les-Beaune Clos des Guettes. All of them are at the sharpest prices you will ever see for these extraordinary wines. (read more).

Glenmorangie 10 yr

Other Featured Items

Single Malt Scotch Specials: Single malt scotches on sale this month include: the Glenmorangie 10 yr ($34.99), the Springbank 10 yr ($59.99), Dewar's Aberfeldy 12 yr ($38.99), and the Oban 14 yr ($49.99). (read more).

Caymus Wine Dinner: Held 11/4, this dinner featured the 2006 Mer Soleil "Silver" Chardonnay, 2007 Mer Soleil "Barrel Fermented" Chardonnay and the much anticipated and newly released 2007 Belle Glos Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs — the "Clark & Telephone" and the "Las Alturas". Also featured was the 2007 Caymus Napa Cabernet. (read more).

New Italian Arrivals: Our new Italian arrivals include the 2008 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio ($14.99), the 2007 Selvapiana Chianti Rufina ($17.99), and Piedmont's 2008 Vietti Tre Vigne Dolcetto d’Alba ($19.99). See more here.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

From our Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner, 10/19: Champagnes tasted at the dinner included the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($39.99), Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV ($49.99), Veuve Clicquot Vintage 1998 ($59.99), and Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec ($51.99). See more here.

From our Italian Wine Tasting 10/10: We tasted two fine wines from Galarej, the 2004 Galarej Barolo and the 2006 Galarej Barbera D'Alba. (read more).

From our Chateau Ksara Tasting 10/3: On Saturday, 10/3, we tasted two fine wines from Chateau Ksara, which overlooks the picturesque Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. (read more).

Pure Malt Scotch from Compass Box: We are particularly proud of our expansive selection of Single Malt Scotches, and would like to showcase a selection of Pure Malts from acclaimed producer Compass Box. On sale now are the Asyla ($35.99), the Oak Cross ($37.99), and the aptly named Peat Monster ($44.99). (read more)

2008 Domaine Paul Autard Everyday French Reds: We've recently brought in a number of delightful and inexpensive red wines from France which are perfect for this time of year. They include the 2007 Trillol Cuvée Fruitée ($10.99), the 2007 Wild Pig Pinot Noir ($11.99), and the 2008 Domaine Paul Autard Côtes du Rhône ($11.99). (read more)

Wines to ease into Fall: Spain's exquisite 2008 Don Pedro de Soutomaior Albariño ($13.99) is a refreshingly crisp white wine with ample fruit notes that is perfect for seafood, and especially shellfish dishes. Other fine choice is California's 2007 Bodan Roan Cabernet Sauvignon ($14.99). Also check out the 2008 Château de Bonhoste Bordeaux Blanc ($11.99), a delightful white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle with a crisp style that makes it perfect for seafood or to serve as an aperitif.
 

Dalwhinnie 15 yr Saintsbury Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir More Single Malt Scotch on Sale: The Tamdhu 10 yr ($21.99) is a delicate and smooth Highland malt, with soft creamy flavors and a distinctly peaty finish. Speyside's delightful Cragganmore 12 yr ($40.99) offers a distinctly malted smokiness and long finish from a sophisticated, complex whiskey. Also, check out the classic Dalwhinnie 15 yr ($43.99). And don't forget the Speyside 12 yr ($35.99) is still on sale.

More Wines for Fall: Outstanding American wines we recommend for Fall are: the 2007 Saintsbury Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir ($19.99), and Napa Valley's esteemed 2006 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon ($24.99). Either of these wines will nicely complement your holiday festivities.

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