
French Wine
Learn about French wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Nearly synonymous with fine wine and all things epicurean, France has a culture of wine production and consumption that is deeply rooted in tradition. Many of the world’s most beloved grape varieties originated here, as did the concept of “terroir”—soil type, elevation, slope and mesoclimate combine to produce resulting wines that convey a sense of place. Accordingly, most French wine is labeled by geographical location, rather than grape variety. So a general understaning of which grapes correspond to which regions can be helpful in navigating all of the types of French wine. Some of the greatest wine regions in the world are here, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Champagne, but each part of the country has its own specialties and strengths.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the king and queen of Burgundy, producing elegant red and white wines with great acidity, the finest examples of which can age for decades. The same two grapes, along with Pinot Meunier, are used to make Champagne.
Of comparable renown is Bordeaux, focused on bold, structured red blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc including sometimes a small amount of Petit Verdot or Malbec. The primary white varieties of Bordeaux are Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
The northern Rhône Valley is responsible for single-varietal Syrah, while the south specializes in Grenache blends; Rhône's main white variety is Viognier.
Most of these grape varieties are planted throughout the country and beyond, extending their influence into other parts of Europe and New World appellations.
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Dom Perignon Vintage with Gift Box 2010Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Dom Perignon Vintage 2010Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec & Godiva Chocolates Gift SetMixed Collections from France
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Billecart-Salmon Brut RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut (375ML half-bottle)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Cotes du Rhone 2018Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2019Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau de Ribebon Bordeaux Superieur 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Champagne Stunt Doubles Tasting TrioCollection from Champagne, France
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Steak Lover's TrioMixed Collections from France
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Grand Tour de France Wine Gift SetMixed Collections from France
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Tour de France Wine Gift SetMixed Collections from France
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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut with Gift Box 2012Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Terrasson Cuvee Prevenche 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Lestage 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Listrac, Bordeaux, France
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Le Grand Courtage Rose BrutRosé Sparkling Wine from France
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Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne Gift Boxed with 2 GlassesMixed Collections from Champagne, France
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Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanee 2018Pinot Noir from Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Chateau Bourdieu No.1 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc 2018Chardonnay from Beaune, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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