
French Wine
Learn about French wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
French wine is 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 French 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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Dom Perignon Vintage with Gift Box 2012Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Moet & Chandon Imperial BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Chateau Lestage 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Listrac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Barde Haut 2014Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Pitray 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Saint Roch Cotes du Roussillon Kerbuccio Maury Sec 2017Rhone Red Blends from Maury, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Veuve Clicquot & Viski Hammered Ice BucketMixed Collections from Champagne, France
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Veuve Clicquot Brut RoseSparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee RoseSparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Chateau Cheval Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2006Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose (Limited Edition Butterfly Cage)Sparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes Blanc 2021Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France
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Louis Roederer Cristal Rose with Gift Box 2013Sparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Chateau Margaux (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Billecart-Salmon Brut RoseSparkling Rosé from Champagne, France
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet Sous le Puits Premier Cru 2018Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Chateau Malescot St. Exupery (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 24 Sun King Jacket Bottle in Gift BoxNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Wolffer Summer in a Bottle Cotes de Provence Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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Novellum Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Vin de France, France
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