
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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Burrier Chateau de Beauregard Pouilly-Fuisse (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuisse, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
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Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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William Fevre Chablis Domaine (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Ladoucette Pouilly-Fume (375ML half-bottle) 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Loire, France
- WS
- W&S
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Hugel Classic Riesling (375ML half-bottle) 2014Riesling from Alsace, France
- JS
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- WE
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J.J. Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse Marie Antoinette (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuisse, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
- WS
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Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
- WE
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William Fevre Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
- WS
- BH
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Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuisse, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
- WS
- WE
- JS
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Billaud-Simon Chablis Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
- WS
- RP
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Olivier Leflaive Puligny Montrachet (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- WE
- WS
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Louis Latour Meursault Blanc (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
- WS
- WE
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William Fevre Chablis Montmains Premier Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
- RP
- BH
- WS
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Christian Moreau Chablis Vaillon Premier Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- WS
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Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
- WS
- BH
- WE
- JS
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William Fevre Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru (375ML half-bottle) 2014Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
- BH
- RP
- WS