
France
Nearly synonymous with fine wine and all things epicurean ...
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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Jacques Puffeney Vin Jaune 2007Other White Wine from France
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Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet Hermitage Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Cave Balma Vénitia Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2007Other White Wine from Beaumes de Venise, Rhone, France
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Chateau Rasque Cotes de Provence Blanc de Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Mas Carlot Clairette de Bellegarde 2007Other White Wine from Rhone, France
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Skalli Family Wines France Vin de Corse Clos Poggiale Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Corsica, France
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Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Cave de Tain Au Coeur des Siecles Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Domaine Comte Peraldi Ajaccio Vermentino 2007Other White Wine from Corsica, France
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Domaine Labet Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune 2007Other White Wine from Jura, France
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Pierre Frick Bergweingarten Sylvaner 2007Other White Wine from Alsace, France
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Domaine Habrard Hermitage Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Guilbaud Freres Muscadet Sevre et Maine Clos de Beauregard Sur Lie 2007Other White Wine from Pays Nantais, Loire, France
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Cave Balma Vénitia Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Bois Dore 2007Other White Wine from Beaumes de Venise, Rhone, France
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Zind-Humbrecht Pinot d'Alsace 2007Other White Wine from Alsace, France
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Guilbaud Freres Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie La Pingossiere Vieilles Vignes 2007Other White Wine from Pays Nantais, Loire, France
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Domaine de Pellehaut L'Ete Gascon 2007Other White Wine from France
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M. Chapoutier Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2007Other White Wine from Beaumes de Venise, Rhone, France
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Domaine Grand Vignerons Chateau-Chalon En Beaumont 2007Other White Wine from Jura, France
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Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny 2007Other White Wine from Touraine, Loire, France
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Guigal Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Maison Rijckaert Jura Arbois Grand Elevage Vieilles Vignes Savagnin 2007Other White Wine from Jura, France
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Chateau La Calisse Patricia Ortelli Cuvee Etoiles Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Provence, France
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Domaine Les Aurelles Coteaux du Languedoc Aurel Blanc 2007Other White Wine from Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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Domaine Pignier Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune 2007Other White Wine from Jura, France