Our hours of operation for Spring 2022 are as follows:

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Francos will be closed Sunday and Monday
Local orders received after Saturday will not be delivered until Tuesday..

Today we visit the appellation of Sancerre where we find the Saget La Perrière house and their 2020 Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre ($31.99). The first sense of the magnitude of the 2020 Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre ($31.99) is the exceptional brilliant color the wine showcases in the glass. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes in this wine produce aromas of white flowers, peach and acacia, with a developed taste of mineral and white fruit. This wine is simply flawless and will seamlessly pair with most any seafood dish from a simple plate of oysters to a classic Sole Meunière and is definitely a perfect pairing if you are ready for the first lobster of the season. At this Saturday's tasting, we pour the newly arrived 2021 La Val Albariño ($15.99) and the 2020 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais ($16.99). Pictured, the 2020 Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre ($31.99) ... (read more)

Francos is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday.

In addition to in store shopping and pickup, we offer Free Local Delivery, Curbside Service and FedEx Delivery.

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The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, and the focus here this week is bourbon. We have the traditional Kentucky selections from Four Roses and Basil Hayden. We also have two worthy entries right here in Connecticut, the Litchfield Distillery Batchers Bourbon ($45.99) is distilled in Litchfield, while the Sono 1420 BBN Bourbon ($59.99) comes from South Norwalk. This Saturday we're tasting a red wine from Sicily, the 2019 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria ($19.99) and a white wine, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($17.99), from France. Pictured, the Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon ($52.99) ... (read more)

This week's featured wine has us once again in Burgundy, with the 2018 Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges ($74.99). Once you give this intense garnet red wine a swirl in the glass, you're greeted by aromas of fruit, oak, and spice. This is a textbook example of Pinot Noir from Nuit-Saint-George, right up to the seductive, delicate finish. Saturday we'll be tasting the 2020 Vérizet Viré Clessé ($18.99) and the 2019 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone ($29.99). Pictured, the 2018 Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges ($74.99) ... (read more)

The warmer weather and focus on spring menus brings us to Oregon, where the Bergström Family brings us two dark and vibrant Pinot Noirs blended from the best appelations in the Willamette Valley. First, the 2019 Bergström Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir ($41.99) is a cherry colored wine with explosive aromas. A bit higher up we find the 2017 Bergström Silice Pinot Noir ($82.99) carries a boutique of candied fruit with just ripe berries and complex nuances of smoke and spice. Saturday we taste the 2019 Bergström Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir ($41.99), as well as the 2020 Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre ($31.99), a terrific wine from the Loire. Pictured, the 2019 Bergström Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir ($41.99) ... (read more)

This week's featured wines are from Flowers Vineyard & Winery. The 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99) benefits from organic and sustainable farming practices. They carefully nurture this particular vineyard which enjoys the Pacific coast's bright sunny days, cool evening breezes and chilly evening fog — all of which ensures proper ripening, lively acidity and freshness of their fruit. While the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99) will pair nicely with a delicious piece of halibut or swordfish, if you roast a chicken with the spring herbs of the season, you'd have a smashing spring pairing. The 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($47.99) also benefits from the same cool breezes and climate and from organic and sustainable farming. It boasts a deep garnet color and aromas of cherry and spice, and a pronounced flavor of red currants and cranberries. This wine will pair perfectly with that first steak off the grill. Pictured, the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99) ... (read more)

After a long absence, one of our most popular wines of last season has made a return: the 2019 William Fevre Saint Bris ($19.99). While Burgundy is home of the Chardonnay grape, there are a handful of exceptions and one such exception comes from William Fèvre in the appellation of Saint-Bris which grows Sauvignon Blanc grape. The 2019 William Fevre Saint Bris ($19.99) is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grape and has a fresh and intense bouquet. While terrific with grilled fish, seafood and oysters, this wine will also pair perfectly with a simple charcuterie board or travel all the way up the ladder to scallops in a lemon/saffron cream sauce. Pictured, the 2019 William Fevre Saint Bris ($19.99) ... (read more)

Our best-selling wines from last fall are back! We just received another shipment of our Under $20 Bordeaux and they are all on sale at Francos Wine Merchants. While Bordeaux often conjures up thoughts of higher end wines from the many famous regions and chateaux of France, there are plenty of modest wines that we can enjoy including the 2016 Château Mayne Vieil ($15.99), the 2018 Château Fongaban ($17.99), the 2016 Château Haut Plaisance ($18.99) and the 2018 Château de Parenchère ($16.99). All four of these wines will make excellent pairings for your end of winter menus. Pictured, the 2016 Château Mayne Vieil ($15.99) ... (read more)

Whether you are a Rams fan, a Bengals fan or a commercial fan, Super Bowl Sunday is your day. Much like the game, anything can happen when it comes to your menu for game day, and we have the wine to serve with it. Some possibilities include the 2019 Seventy Five Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.99) and the 2018 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon ($44.99) for red wine, and the 2019 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay ($43.99) or the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($17.99) for white. Pictured, the 2019 Seventy Five Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.99) ... (read more)

Our featured wine this week is the 2019 Planet Oregon ($22.99), a classic Oregon Pinot Noir from Planet Oregon Winery in the Willamette Valley in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Established in 2009, Planet Oregon was founded with a goal to make delicious, environmentally responsible wine at an accessible price. Certified sustainably grown, this classic Oregon Pinot Noir offers up flavors of Bing cherry, tart cranberries and the classic Oregon strawberries. Pair this up with a delicious roast chicken or duck, or perhaps a slow roasted or grilled salmon, and you are in Pinot Noir heaven. Pictured, the 2019 Planet Oregon ($22.99) ... (read more)

The 2018 Château de Parenchère ($16.99) is one of our featured wines for January. It comes from a property in Bordeaux located about 25 miles from Saint-Emilion, near where the Dordogne flows into the Gironde. Here, the terroir is composed of mostly clay and limestone; it is the high clay content which explains the power of the wines produced there. The wine is sourced from 25 year old vines and this is one of the major factors that make this full and fleshy wine so inviting. It displays intense red fruit aromas of cassis and black cherry that are balanced out by elegant, soft tannins. The ripe fruit expression and the wine's bright freshness add to its appeal as an easy drinking crowd pleaser. This wine is made for simple winter dishes. Pictured, the 2018 Château de Parenchère ($16.99) ... (read more)

We are coming down to the wire, but for those of you who still have some shopping to finish up Francos is at the ready with gift suggestions for the wine and spirits lovers on your gift list. Last week we had the spotlight on red wines and this week we'd like to highlight some of the fabulous white wines in our inventory. There is no better place to start than Burgundy where we find the 2019 Jadot Meursault Charmes ($109.99). If a California Chardonnay is more your style, you can travel to Napa Valley and enjoy the toasted nuts flavors and mouthwatering finish of the 2019 Far Niente Chardonnay ($59.99). We have several other white wine suggestions and also a good selection of Port. Pictured, the 2019 Jadot Meursault Charmes ($109.99) ... (read more)

The Perrin Family has been presiding over the Rhône Valley for over a century and among the stars of their portfolio are the wines of Beaucastel. Just this week we have received shipment of two of their wines both of which have a place in the upcoming holidays. The 2019 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape ($99.99), long regarded as one of the most outstanding wines in France, is notorious for its elegance, balance and aging potential and is one of the rare wines to use all 13 grape varietals allowed to be grown in the Rhône. The second, the 2019 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone ($29.99), is that special wine to serve at the holiday table without breaking the bank. Pictured, the 2019 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape ($99.99) ... (read more)

Thanksgiving is upon us and if you are still in need of selecting your holiday wine or perhaps in need of stocking up on a few last minute items, Francos Wine Merchants is here to help. We have many wines that will be perfect with your Thanksgiving meal including the 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal ($249.99), the 2019 Bergström Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir ($41.99) and the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99). And we have a large selectioin of Small Batch American Whiskey, Single Malt Scotch and Port. Pictured, the 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal ($249.99) ... (read more)

Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away and it's time to start thinking about the wine you will serve with your holiday meal. From California's Sonoma Coast and Flowers Vineyard & Winery, we have the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99), a delicious white wine which is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. It's a year round favorite to pair with many meals, and is the perfect Chardonnay to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey. If you prefer to serve a red wine with your meal, there is the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($47.99), which pairs well not only with your holiday turkey, but also with many of the other flavors from vegetables and side dishes that are on the Thanksgiving table. Pictured, the 2019 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99) ... (read more)

As we wind up October let's return to one of our favorite spots, Italy. As we head up north to Piedmont, we are reminded that this area is home to one of the noble grapes of the region, Nebbiolo. Today we are in Gattinara, an appellation in the northwestern part of Piedmont, where the wines are required to contain at least 90% Nebbiolo grape. This week's featured wine is the 2019 Cantina Sociale de Gattinara Vino Rosso ($19.99), a red wine which is 100% Nebbiolo grape. It shows off a nose of tobacco and cedar before greeting your palate with flavors of red and black berries. The firm and fine tannins lead you into a very long and very gentle finish. Pictured, the 2019 Cantina Sociale de Gattinara Vino Rosso ($19.99) ... (read more)

This week we are featuring three terrific wines from the Vietti Winery in Northern Italy: the 2019 Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne ($18.99), the 2018 Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo ($27.99) and the 2017 Vietti Barolo Castiglione ($55.99). Italy brings to us some of the most food-friendly wines of Europe and these three wines are excellent choices for a wide variety of meals. Pictured, the 2019 Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne ($18.99) ... (read more)

This week's featured wine is the 2019 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria ($19.99), from Vittoria, a town in the southern part of the island of Sicily in the province of Ragusa. Here between the sea and the Iblean mountains are the vineyards that grow the grapes used in this incredible red wine. The 2019 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria ($19.99) is a blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato, grapes indigenous to the island of Sicily. It's a unique wine, recognizable and unforgettable for its youthful flavors and aromas of cherry, strawberry and pomegranate, due to the particular soil and climate in which the grapes are cultivated. Bursting with flavor, this versatile wine pairs well with many classic southern Italian pasta sauces, as well as with almost any red meat. Should you decide to search out a traditional Sicilian recipe such as Pasta alla Norma or perhaps Spaghetti alla Nerano from the nearby Sorrento peninsula, the pairing will immediately whisk you away to the Mediterranean's most famous island. Pictured, the 2019 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria ($19.99) ... (read more)

This week's featured wine is the 2020 Garofoli Farnio Rosso Piceno ($11.99), a blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese with an emphasis on Montepulciano. It is aged in stainless steel tanks producing a bright, lively wine meant to be consumed in its youth, and pairs well with Spaghetti coi Moscioli, a traditional dish from the region or with any red pasta sauce made with fresh, seasonal tomatoes and herbs — and even a simple Pizza Margarita. Pictured, the 2020 Garofoli Farnio Rosso Piceno ($11.99) ... (read more)

The reviews for the 2019 Burgundy Vintage are in and the vintage is going to be a winner. While we wait for the bulk of this vintage to arrive, a few have started to float in and they are a true harbinger of what is to come. One such Burgundy is from Domaine Rémi Jobard and a glimpse of this vintage is evident in his 2019 Remi Jobard Bourgogne Cote d'Or "Vieilles Vignes" ($39.99), this week's featured wine. Farmed from 6 parcels within Meursault, this white wine is a Vieilles Vignes and is crafted from 40 year old Chardonnay vines. Pictured, the 2019 Remi Jobard Bourgogne Cote d'Or "Vieilles Vignes" ($39.99) ... (read more)

Chablis is a wine region with global renown, and Domaine William Fevre shares the same notoriety among the world of Chablis. The 2019 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($29.99) is the entry level Chablis from William Fevre. Whether you are enjoy a selection of clams or oysters from your favorite fish monger, or you are packing up some wines to bring on your beach vacation, the 2019 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($29.99) is one to keep in mind. Pictured, the 2019 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($29.99) ... (read more)