Sep 25, 2024 · France is arguably the wine world's most important country, and home to famed regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne. For centuries it has produced wine in a wide variety of styles in greater quantity than any other country.

The highest scoring wines from France. France is arguably the wine world's most important country, and home to famed regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne. For centuries it has produced wine in a wide variety of styles in greater quantity than any other country.

Feb 9, 2024 · Morgon is one of the 10 Beaujolais crus located on the slopes of the Beaujolais hills on the western side of the Saone River. The appellation applies only to red wines based on the Gamay grape variety.

Jun 27, 2023 · Bourgogne is the regional, catch-all appellation title for the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy), running from the Yonne to the Maconnais.

Sep 20, 2024 · The Rhône Valley is a key wine-producing region in southeastern France. It follows the course of the river for almost 150 miles, from Lyon to the Rhone Delta. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the key grape varieties.

Aug 14, 2024 · Chinon is an historic town and wine appellation of the central Loire Valley, distinguished by its tart, tightly structured red wines made from Cabernet Franc.

Aug 15, 2024 · Cahors is a small town and red wine appellation in South West France, located 160km (100 miles) east of Bordeaux. In wine terms it is known for its deeply colored reds made predominantly from Malbec (known locally as both Côt and Auxerrois), with small quantities of Tannat and Merlot.

Sep 30, 2024 · Irancy, just a short distance to the west of Chablis, is an appellation for dry red wines made predominantly from Pinot Noir in the very northwestern corner of Burgundy, France.

Feb 14, 2024 · Vin de France is the most basic quality tier for wines from France. These are typically uncomplicated everyday drinks – most likely blends, but possibly varietal wines based …

Mar 18, 2024 · Limoux is a relatively new appellation (created in 2003) in the eastern part of the Aude in southern France, which applies to red and white wines. The vineyards lie around the town for which it is named, in the Pyrenean foothills to the east of Corbières and south of Carcassonne.