French wine is some of the best in world, and when paired with their amazing bread and cheese it only gets better!
Here is another of our guides, dedicated to French wine and the regions from which they originate.
(Click on the different wines to view them)
French Wines by Region:
Alsace
Most famous for: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Auxerrois Blanc
Beaujolais
Most famous for: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Beaujolais Nouveau, Gamay
Bordeaux
Most famous for: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Wines
Bourgogne / Burgundy
Most famous for: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Champagne
Most famous for: Sparkling Wines such as Dom Perignon and Veuve Clicquot
Corse
Most famous for: Red and Rosé Wines
Jura
Most famous for: Vin Jaune, Trousseau
Loire Valley
Most famous for: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, Chenin Blanc
Languedoc Roussillon
Most famous for: Viognier, Grenache & Carignan Wines
Provence
Most famous for: White and Rosé Wines
Rhone Valley
Most famous for: Viognier, Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne Wines
Savoie
Most famous for: White Wines
Sud Ouest
Most famous for: Malbec, Sémillon
French Wine Classifications:
AOC – Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
These are French wines that are of the highest quality, and hold strict restrictions based on varieties of grapes and winemaking techniques.
VDQS – Vin Délimité de Qualité Superieure
These wines are awaiting the coveted AOC rating, they are often considered to be in the “waiting room” for this title.
Vin de Table
Entry-level French wines. These wines only guarantee that they are produced in France, and carry no other distinctions.
Vin de Pays
Similar in classification to Vin de Table wines, however these wines are more locally distinguished by their particular region of production in France.
Wine Keywords:
À votre santé! – To your good health!
Biologique – Organically produced
Bouteille – Bottle
Carte des Vins – Wine Menu
Château – Winery
Du Pinard – Cheap wine
Dégustation des vins – Wine tasting
Demi-Sec – Off-dry (lightly sweet)
Doux – Sweet
Enotecas – Wine shops
Mousseux – Sparkling
Pétillant – Lightly sparkling
Raisins – Grapes
Régionale / Régionaux – Local
Sec – Dry
Verre – Glass
Vin – Wine
Vignoble – Vineyard
Vin Blanc – White wine
Vin Chaud – Mulled wine
Vin Français – French wine
Vin Rosé – Rosé wine
Vin Rouge – Red wine
Vin Millésime – Vintage wine
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