11 Jun 2024

The irish news

6 first-class wines to cheer the Paris 2024 Olympics

From the opening ceremony to the medal table, these famous French styles will help you salute the games

By Sam Wylie-Harris

A wine-lovers paradise, if ever there was a place to drink in the atmosphere of the summer Olympics, surely it’s France.
And whichever sport you’re supporting, spectators will be spoilt for choice when it comes to a top drop to mirror the medal-winning excellence on the podium.
But just in case you’re following the action from further afield, hosting a Parisian-themed Olympics party, or simply broadening your horizons, these French wines are worthy of a medal…


Caves d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2023, Côtes de Provence, France, £23.99, Majestic

There may be a flurry of new rosé releases vying for our attention, but when you’re after elegance and delicacy, the majority of Provençal pinks will be pipped to the post by Whispering Angel. Winner of multiple awards, it’s seductively silky with an engaging freshness, succulent red fruits, florals, gentle hints of pink grapefruit, peaches and cream, appetizing acidity and straight-down-the-line deliciousness.