
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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Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone La Redonne Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
- RP
- W&S
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La Vieille Ferme Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from France
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Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
- W&S
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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- WS
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Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Rhone, France
- RP
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Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- WS
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Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Jaboulet Hermitage Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2007Rhone White Blends from Rhone, France
- WS
- W&S
- RP
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Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Rhone, France
- RP
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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M. Chapoutier Hermitage Chante Alouette Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Chateau Grande Cassagne Cuvee Cassanus 2007Rhone White Blends from Rhone, France
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Cote Jardin Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Montvac Vacqueyras Melodine Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Vacqueyras, Rhone, France
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Bas Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Pierres du Sud Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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La Vinsobraise Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Saint Siffrein Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France