
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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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne Gift Boxed with 2 GlassesMixed Collections from Champagne, France
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Veuve Clicquot & Stainless Steel Bottle ChillerMixed Collections from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Bollinger Brut Special CuveeNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (375ML half-bottle)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Billecart-Salmon Brut RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Gold (1.5 Liter Magnum)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Rose with Gift BoxRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Billecart-Salmon Brut ReserveNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Steak Lover's TrioMixed Collections from France
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Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut (375ML half-bottle)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Champagne Tasting Trio (375ML half-bottles)Collection from Champagne, France
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Pommery Brut RoyalNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Louis Roederer Brut PremierNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Tour de France Wine Gift SetMixed Collections from France
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Taittinger Brut La FrancaiseNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 24Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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JCB No. 69 Brut Rose Cremant de BourgogneRosé Sparkling Wine from Burgundy, France
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Veuve Clicquot Brut RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Alsace, France
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Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Burgundy, France
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Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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