French Wine Regions

In-depth guide to the wine regions of France
Alsace - Bordeaux - Bourgogne (Burgundy) - Corsica - Côtes du Rhône - Languedoc-Roussillon - Loire Valley - Provence - South West

New: 21 wines in Bordeaux

Grape Varieties
19 grapes to make wine with in France

Wine Making

It is difficult to speak of winemaking. The saying goes in France there are as many wines as vineyards.

Every winemaker brings his one touch before, during, and after the wine making process.

Each choice in the successive steps of the elaboration of wine has repercussions on the taste and the quality of the wine :

Nobody can pretend there is only one unique method of making wine. That is the beauty of wine as winemakers are also responsible for the incredible diversity of wines we can choose from.

Needless to say that winemaking requires "savoir-faire" and experience. A winemaker is not only an artisan but also an artist.

Wine Classification
Complex because of the rich diversity of the wines in France, here are the keys to the french wine law jungle

Wine Tasting / Wine and Food
How to taste wine? What to eat with wine? Which cheese is best with wine?

Legendary Wines
The story of 3 of the most famous wines in France

Wine and Health
1 or 2 glass of wine every day may be good for your health, and is enough!

Wine Glossary
From acidity to yeast, a dictionary to understand the wine jargon

Wine Practical Information
Bottle size - keep wine - best temperature - aromas - food - classification

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