10 cheap French wines sans slideshow

Don't get me wrong: I love a good slideshow as much as the next person. But the emphasis, for me, is on the GOOD.

I can be captivated, amused and tantalized by food porn, those too-good-to-true photos that sell a dish or recipe or cookbooks. But a slideshow of bottles of wine and a lackluster dish or two the size of a postage stamp, just to get in some ads and more than a few plugs to enter sweepstakes? Food & Wine, you should treat your readers to better quality than that.

 For those of you who don't want to waste precious moments, here's Food & Wine's list, as a list without the slideshow, with links to the recipes:

2010 Mas Carlot Clairette de Bellegarde ($13)

Thanks to very old vines, the humble Clairette grape yields this pleasant white with silky stone-fruit flavors.

Pairing: Crispy Monkfish with Capers

2009 Georges Duboeuf "Flower Label" Morgon ($13)

Juicy, fruit-forward and affordable, this cru Beaujolais from the superb 2009 vintage is a true bargain.

Pairing: Chicken Milanese with Sage-and-Lemon-Butter Sauce

2010 Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence ($12)

Crisp and refreshing, with mouthwatering peach and strawberry tones.

Pairing: Chilled Veal Roast with Herbes de Provence and Fennel Salad

2008 Château de Jau Côtes du Roussillon Villages ($14)

A sleek blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignane and Grenache.

Pairing: One-Pan Chicken, Sausage and Sage Bake

2010 Château Guiot Costières de Nîmes ($11)

This zesty rosé, redolent of raspberries and flowers, is a steal.

Pairing: Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce

2010 Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois Vin de France ($14)

A light, easy-drinking, berry-driven red that’s great with food.

Pairing: Eggplant Börek

2010 Le Jaja de Jau Sauvignon Blanc ($10)

Tart and refreshing, with lime and grapefruit flavors.

Pairing: Smoky Tuna and Bacon Burgers with Lemongrass Aioli

2009 Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône ($12)

The rugged southern Rhône region of the Ardèche—famous for its spectacular river gorge—yielded this red loaded with notes of luscious raspberry.

Pairing: Vegetable Chili with Garlic Rice

2009 François Chidaine Sauvignon Touraine ($13)

Biodynamically farmed vines yielded this tangy, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc with a smooth texture and notes of herb.

Pairing: Tilapia with Tomato and Artichoke Sauce

2010 Little James’ Basket Press Vin de Pays d’Oc ($13)

This unusual, crisply delicious blend of lush, tropical Viognier and zesty Sauvignon Blanc comes at a compellingly low price.

Pairing: Bow-Tie Salad with Scallops, Black Olives, Oranges, and Mint