
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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Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg Grand Cru 2001Pinot Noir from Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Vincent Girardin Clos Saint-Denis 2001Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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Chateau Trotanoy 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
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Faiveley Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2001Pinot Noir from Vougeot, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, FranceRegular priceCurrently Unavailable $209.97209 97209 97Save $0.00 (0%)
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2001Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2001Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Latour (scuffed label) 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Mas de Boislauzon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Quet 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Valandraud 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes (half-bottle) 2001Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes (375ML half-bottle) 2001Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru 2001Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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Chateau des Erles Cuvee des Ardoises 2001Other Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chaupin 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes (torn label) 2001Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard Rouge 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine La Garrigue Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Romaine 2001Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Chateau Calon-Segur 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2001Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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