Wine in France
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France is the country to beat in the wine producing world, an indisputable leader with global influence. Other lands have advanced great lengths and some are coming close to certain French wines, but no other has the climate and terrain to produce such an impressive and varied selection of great wines.
Most of the noble grapes and celebrated wine styles started in France. The love for Cabernet Sauvignon began with red Bordeaux. Burgundy inspired the world to try all those Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. What can we say about Champagne and all those sparkling wines? It is amazing how many international wines that had their origin in a French vineyard!
France bases its reputation in the ample range of top quality wines it produces. However, there you will find also medium quality, not-so-great wines and low-level table wines worst than the cheapest plonk.
Wine in the French regions
| Alsace Bordeaux Burgundy Champagne |
Laguedoc-Roussillon Loire Valley Provence Rhone Valley |
