
French Red Wine
Setting the standards for red wine production worldwide ...
Setting the standards for red wine production worldwide, France holds rank as the source of the world’s most popular red grape varieties. Famous for their elegance, grace and longevity, the red wines of France come in a variety of styles.
Burgundy claims some of the most desirable vineyard real estate on the planet and remains a source of the world’s most coveted Pinot noir. A powerhouse producer of red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Bordeaux sits on France’s western side, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a coastal pine forest. The region’s mild, maritime climate and gravel-heavy soils are perfect for the production of highly structured, cellar-worthy red wines. In the south, the long and narrow Rhône River Valley produces full-bodied, flavorful reds. Syrah makes its home in the Northern Rhône where a continental climate and steep hillside vineyards create some of the best in the world. Southern Rhône’s Grenache-based blends easily charm most any wine enthusiast. For those after a more delicate red, the Loire Valley’s Cabernet Franc maintains a loyal line of followers.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate16
- Wine Spectator13
- Wine Enthusiast4
- Wine & Spirits2
- James Suckling2
- Jeb Dunnuck2
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Delas Hermitage Les Bessards 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WE
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Tardieu-Laurent Cornas Coteaux 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
- RP
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- JS
- WS
- RP
- JD
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Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie Classique 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- JS
- RP
- WS
- JD
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (3 Liter Bottle) 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas La Louvee 2001Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS