
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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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes (375ML half-bottle) 2007Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Brut Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Pontet-Canet 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2007Other Dessert from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2007Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
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Chateau Margaux 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Haut-Brion 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine Grand Veneur Clos de Sixte Lirac 2007Rhone Red Blends from Rhone, France
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut with Gift Box 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque With Glassware Set 2007Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle 2007Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling 2007Riesling from Alsace, France
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Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Syrah 2007Syrah/Shiraz from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau de Chantegrive Graves Blanc 2007Bordeaux White Blends from Graves, Bordeaux, France
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Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone 2007Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaines Schlumberger Kessler Grand Cru Riesling 2007Riesling from Alsace, France
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Henry Fessy Moulin-a-Vent 2007Gamay from Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
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