
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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Chateau Haut Gaudin Bordeaux Superieur 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Haut Peyruguet 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau de Panigon 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Medoc, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Bellevue Peycharneau Bordeaux Superieur 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Terrasson Cuvee Prevenche 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Haut-Colombier Blanc 2019Bordeaux White Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Haut-Colombier 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Lestage 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Listrac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Laribotte Sauternes (375ML half-bottle) 2018Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau La Perriere Lussac St.-Emilion 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Coutet St. Emilion 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine des Peres de l'Eglise Chateauneuf-du-Pape Heritage de Pollus 2018Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Collet Brut RoseSparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix Premier Cru 2018Pinot Noir from Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Le Grand Courtage Blanc de Blancs BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from France
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Chateau Pesquie Artemia Rouge 2017Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Ventoux, Rhone, France
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Chateau Langlet Sauvignon Blanc 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Graves, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine Fagolet Morgon Le Janin 2020Gamay from Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
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Le Grand Courtage Rose & Blanc de Blancs Brut (Includes 2 Gift Bags)Mixed Collections from France
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Chateau Picque-Caillou 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Le Grand Courtage Rose BrutSparkling Rosé from France
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Chateau Saint-Andre Corbin 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau de la Negly Coteaux du Languedoc La Cote 2019Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau de Bligny Blanc de BlancsNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Jalousie Beaulieu Bordeaux Superieur 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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