
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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Domaine Joblot Givry Clos du Cellier Aux Moines Premier Cru 1997Pinot Noir from Givry, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
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Chateau Latour 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
- RP
- WS
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Chateau Duhart-Milon 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1997Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
- RP
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Chateau Monbousquet 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
- RP
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes (375ML half-bottle) 1997Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
- WS
- RP
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Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 1997Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WE
- RP
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Chateau Barde Haut 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
- WS
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Chateau Talbot 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1997Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Guigal La Landonne Cote Rotie 1997Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Hugel Jubilee Pinot Noir 1997Pinot Noir from Alsace, France
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 1997Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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Chateau Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 1997Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 1997Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 1997Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
- W&S
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Chateau des Milles Anges Bordeaux 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Bordeaux, France
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Chateau de Pez 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
- WE
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Trimbach Cuvee Frederic-Emile Riesling 1997Riesling from Alsace, France
- WS
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Denis Marchais Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from France