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Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling 2008Riesling from Alsace, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $79.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Pavie Macquin 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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H. Blin Millesime Brut 2008Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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4.0 41 Ratings2011 Vintage In Stock 64 99Ships Mon, Apr 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes (375ML half-bottle) 2008Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 38 99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2008Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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4.4 7 Ratings2015 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Domaine Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux Premier Trie 2008Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, Touraine, Loire, France
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0.0 0 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Vintage 2008Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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4.0 8 Ratings2012 Vintage In Stock 99 99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bruno Paillard Brut Assemblage 2008Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Domaine Huet Le Mont Demi-Sec 2008Chenin Blanc from Touraine, Loire, France
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Chateau Branon 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about French wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
French wine is 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 French 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.