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France is one of the largest wine producers in the world and French wine traces its history to the 6th century BC, with many of France’s regions dating their wine-making history to Roman times.
Two concepts central French wines are the notion of “terroir”, which links the style of the wines to the specific locations where the grapes are grown and the wine is made, and the Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) system.
Appellation rules closely define which grape varieties and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France’s several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or even specific vineyards.
France is the source of many well known grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah) that are now planted throughout the world, as well as wine-making practices and styles of wine that have been adopted in other producing countries.
Although some producers have benefited in recent years from rising prices and increased demand for some of the prestige wines from Burgundy and Bordeaux, the French wine industry as a whole has been influenced by a decline in domestic consumption, while internationally, it has had to compete with the increased success of many new world wines.
Alsace
Alsace in the north east of France is adjacent to Germany and has two possible natural borders from it – the Rhine river and Vosges…
View RegionArdeche
The Ardeche is situated in the South East of France where the famous ‘Mistral’ wind starts and has a long history of wine production, vines…
View RegionBeaujolais
Beaujolais is located north of Lyon, and covers parts of the north of the Rhône département of the Rhône-Alpes region and southern areas of the…
View RegionBordeaux
Bordeaux is renowned for its claret but the white wines produced there should not be overlooked. Focusing on their reds, Bordeaux AC & Superieur are…
View RegionCahors
Cahors lies deep in the southwest between Bordeaux and Languedoc, amidst dramatic rock formations and cliffs. Here the Lot River slowly snakes its way along…
View RegionChablis
The Chablis region is the northernmost wine district of Burgundy, lying about 10 miles east of Auxerre in the Yonne, situated roughly halfway between the…
View RegionChampagne
Champagne lies at the highest northern latitude of any major wine region (excepting those in England) but its positioning relative to the mild westerly winds…
View RegionCorbieres
Corbières is the largest AOC in Languedoc producing almost half of the AC wines there. The AOC was created in 1985, covering 13,500 ha. 95%…
View RegionCote de Provence
Côtes de Provence to the east of Marseille, west of Nice is a noted region and the biggest of Provence’s 8 AOC areas, accounting for…
View RegionLanguedoc
The Languedoc-Roussillon area of France runs inland along the Mediterranean coast from the French border with Spain to the region of Provence. It is the…
View RegionLoire
The Loire, as a wine region, incorporates many different and geographically diverse AOCs; from the famous Sancerre, Pouilly Fume, Muscadet and Anjou spread out along…
View RegionMaconnais
Mâconnais is a specific region within Burgundy, lying to the south of Cote d’Or and north of Beaujolais. It is best known for its white…
View RegionMaury
Maury is located in Roussillon, granted its AOC in 1936 and is devoted to making sweet wines. Almost all wines are red, made from at…
View RegionMinervois
Minervois is one of the more northerly AOCs in the Languedoc-Roussillon, located due east of the medieval town of Carcassonne. It covers over 5,000 ha and…
View RegionRhone
The Rhone Valley stretches from the Alps to the Mediterranean in the south east France It is diverse enough to be considered as two distinct…
View RegionAude
A department in south-central France that takes its name from the river Aude, as a wine region it encompasses other AC areas – Corbières, Fitou and…
View RegionCôtes de Gascogne
The Côtes de Gascogne is a wine region in the south-west of France mainly located within the department of the Gers. Gascony itself does not…
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Ch. des Caravettes Rouge
FranceThe blend is what it says on the bottle! With ‘garage’ wine looks the…
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Solas Reserve Rose
FranceA blend of 70% Cinsault and 30% Syrah with the grapes harvested at night…
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Picpoul de Pinet ‘La Sauterelle’
FranceGreen grasshoppers - la Sauterelle - appear in the vineyards at the same time…
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Tribaut Blanc de Noirs
FranceA white Champagne made from black grapes - a 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir…
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Buis d’Aps Pinot Noir
FranceBuis d'Aps is a locality of the municipality of Alba La Romaine. The Pinot…
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Grotte Chauvet – Syrah/Grenache
FranceThis wine is an exclusive partnership with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Chauvet…
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Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Embazees’ – Chartron & Trebuchet
FranceA very elegant and restrained 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet. 2017 was the largest harvest…
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Chassagne Montrachet – Chartron & Trebuchet
FranceVery interesting and serious White Burgundy, with 2017 being the largest harvest since 2009.…
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Meursault – Chartron & Trebuchet
FranceChartron & Trebuchet's vineyards surround the picturesque village of Meursault in the heart of…
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Domaine Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon
FranceA highly aromatic Cabernet Sauvignon with lingering flavours on the palate. Baron Philippe de…
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Aussieres
FranceAussières is recognised as one of the spearheads of the Languedoc’s renaissance. When Eric…
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Ch d’Angles Classique Rosé
FranceMore assertive than a typical Provençal rosé and much drier than many others. A…
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Agneau Bordeaux Rouge
FranceA blend of 75% Merlot (giving red fruits flavours), 12% Cabernet Sauvignon (structure and…
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Legende Bordeaux Blanc
FranceA 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon blend from grapes grown in the Entre-Deux-Mers. Traditional…
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Haut Médoc ‘Château Peyre-Lebade’
FranceChâteau Peyre-Lebade is in the Listrac-Médoc appellation. The terroir has proven to be particularly…
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Saint Émilion Grand Cru – ‘Vieux Château des Combes’
FranceA full bodied and complex claret from the east-bank - 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet…
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H&B Coteaux d’Aix ‘Organic’ Rosé
FranceMade from organic Grenache and Cinsault grapes, vinified in concrete and stainless steel tanks.…
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Ch Dauzac 1982 – Margaux
FranceChâteau Dauzac is a classified 5th Growth dedicated to the expression of its terroir,…
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Père et Fils Sauvignon Blanc
FranceA fine and balanced Sauvignon Blanc with true Languedoc character.
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Solas Albarino
FranceAn elegant French version of the fashionable Spanish grape. Albarino was first brought to…
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Père et Fils Chardonnay
FrancePlenty of effort goes into producing this superb Chardonnay: night-time harvesting, optimum juice selection, must…
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Solas Viognier
FranceRegarded by Matthew Jukes as one of the best Viognier producers, Laurent Miquel's Solas…
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De Perriere Rosé
FranceAt the heart of Burgundy, a young man decided to embark in the wine…
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De Linieres Brut
FranceDe Linieres is produced by Tribaut-Schloesser. It shares the same composition of their Origine…
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Tribaut Brut Origine
FranceTribaut Brut Origine is a fresh and fruity Champagne, middle to full bodied, that…
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Tribaut Blanc de Chardonnay
FranceA 100% Chardonnay produced from 4 terroirs Romery, Fleury la Rivière, Aÿ and Bassuet.…
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Tribaut Brut Millésime
FranceA blend of 60% Pinot Noir - 40% Chardonnay, produced from 3 terroirs -…
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Tribaut La Cuvée René
FranceThis cuvée, named in honour of René Schloesser, the founder of the champagne house,…
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Tribaut Rosé
FranceTribaut Rosé is a 40% Pinot Noir - 30% Chardonnay - 30% Pinot Meunier blend…
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H&B ‘Languedoc Blanc’
FranceCarefully selected vines produce this unique and unusual blend of Languedoc's famous grape Picpoul and…
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Père et Fils Rosé
FranceThis blend of two red grapes delivers a delicate, dry and fresh rosé with…
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Père et Fils Merlot
FranceA great example that shows the classic characteristics of the Merlot grape in a medium-bodied wine…
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Solas Syrah
FranceGrowing Syrah grapes was what made this vineyards reputation. In the 1970s Henri Miquel…
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H&B ‘Languedoc Rouge’
FranceAs a result of one year of tasting and selection, Languedoc Rouge is a blend…
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Clos la Coutale, Cahors
FranceMalbec is the main grape in the legendary ‘Black wine of Cahors’. Way before…
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Côtes de Gascogne ‘Le Havre de Paix’
FranceLe Havre de Paix - literally 'Safe Heaven' - evokes images of warmth and sunshine.…
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Aude ‘Le Havre de Paix’
FranceHere Le Havre de Paix references the beautiful rolling hills, coastal lagoons and hills…
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Picpoul de Pinet ‘Domaine de la Serre’
FranceA zesty and aromatic wine from the AC Picpoul de Pinet. Harvested at night…
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H&B Côtes de Provence Rosé
FranceGrapes for H&B’s rosé are selected from the cooler parts of the upper Provence…
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Octerra Chardonnay/Viognier
FranceOcterra is a perfect blend of two classic Languedoc white grapes - Chardonnay and…
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Les Terrasses Grenache / Merlot Rose
France“We are aiming for wine which has good fruit, an elegant palate and balance…
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Les Terrasses Merlot / Syrah
FranceThis wine takes its name from the terraces - locally called 'Faysses' - and…
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Les Terrasses Sauvignon / Grenache Blanc
FranceWith grapes sourced from the limestone soils of Alba and Vogue, winemaker Luc Tallaron comments “We…
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Cuvée Orélie Sauvignon / Chardonnay
FranceThe vineyards are located in Southern Ardeche with limestone soil and under the influence of…
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Gris de Cabernet Rosé – Les Classiques
FranceA typically French rose, made from grapes from selected plots situated on hillsides and…
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Cave d’Estezargues, Coteaux du Pont du Gard
FranceA full bodied and certified organic red from the southern Rhône region, this IGP…
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Cave d’Estézargues ‘Blason’ – Côtes du Rhône
FranceA medium-full bodied blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvédre. Only natural…
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Chateau Fargueirol Chateauneuf du Pape
FranceThe characteristic terroir of Châteauneuf comes from a layer of stones called “galets” (pebbles).…
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Château Carbonac, Corbieres
FranceA Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. Aged in oak barrels, the wine…
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H&B Minervois
FranceH&B Minervois expresses the sun-filled and spicy personality of Syrah in harmony with the…
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H&B Maury
FranceMaury - a dark dessert wine - is made from very old and very…
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Le Bois de la Tour – Haut Poitou
FranceHaut-Poitou lies a short distance to the south of the Loire Valley, near the…
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Les Volcans Chardonnay
FranceGiven the new interest in ‘Volcanic Wine’ it should be noted that Auverge is…
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Les Volcans Gamay/Pinot Noir
FranceGiven the new interest in ‘Volcanic Wine’ it should be noted that Auverge is…
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Sancerre – Domaine des Trois Noyers
FranceRoger Reverdy’s small production winery, Domaine Trois Noyers, is based in the top village…
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Pouilly Fumé – Coteau des Girarmes
FrancePouilly Fumé vies with its neighbour across the river, Sancerre, to make the most…
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Sancerre Rosé – Domaine des Trois Noyers
FranceRoger Reverdy’s small production winery, Domaine Trois Noyers, is based in the top village…
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La Divatte ‘Sur Lie’ – Muscadet
FranceThe “La Divatte” cuvee is made from grapes grown on the left bank of…
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Chateau de Fesles, Chenin
FranceChâteau de Fesles Chenin is dry, full and opulent from its one month in oak…
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Chateau de Fesles, Bonnezeaux
FranceChâteau de Fesles which is in the village of Thouarcé was built nearly 1000…
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Château de Fesles, Rosé d’Anjou
FranceA blend of 30% Gamay and 70% Grolleau sourced from 50ha of vines in…
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Riesling ’Caveau’ – Arthur Metz
FranceAlsace Riesling is widely respected; dry and steely in its youth, bottle age will…
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Pinot Gris ’Caveau’ – Arthur Metz
FrancePinot Gris is the French name for Pinot Grigio and in Alsace produces a…
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Gewüztraminer ’Caveau’ – Arthur Metz
FranceGewurztraminer is Alsace’s most distinctive grape variety, capable of producing many styles, from dry…
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Mâcon Villages ‘Clos de Condemine’
FranceAn unoaked, 100% Chardonnay with a classic Burgundian style. Domaine Roger Luquet is a…
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St. Véran ‘La Grande Bruyère’
FranceComprising several villages in the south of Macon and adjacent to Pouilly-Fuisse, St Veran…
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Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Cuvée Terroir’
FrancePouilly-Fuissé is the premium wine of Macon, 100% Chardonnay, with a reputation of making…
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Fleurie ‘La Madone’
FranceA lighter style of cru Beaujolais, Fleurie is characterized by blossom-like red fruit and…
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Petit Chablis ‘Pas si Petit’
FrancePas si Petit, meaning “not so small”, is a Petit Chablis than is as…
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Chablis ‘La Pierrelée’
FranceChablis La Pierrelée (“The Stones”) references the soils of the region and the mineral…
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Chablis ‘Les Vénérables’ – Vieilles Vignes
FranceChablis Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes is a "venerable" wine from 35 year old vines…
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Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy
FranceBeauroy is a Cru noted for a lighter style of Chablis from its SE…
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Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
FranceVaillons is separated from the better known Montmain by a thin 300m strip of…
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Château Anniche Bordeaux Blanc
FranceA delicate and aromatic dry white Bordeaux with 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon. The latter…
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Château Anniche Bordeaux Rouge
FranceA rich and deep Bordeaux for any occasions. The fullness of the Merlot is…
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Château Haut-Roquefort, Cadillac
FranceA Sauterne-style dessert wine from very old vines. Only grapes affected by 'noble rot' or botrytis…
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Médoc ‘Château Clair Moulin’
FranceChâteau Clair Moulin is owned by Xavier Berrouet who produces a very traditional Medoc…
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Saint Émilion ‘Château La Pointe Bouquey’
FranceChâteau La Pointe Bouquey is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and…
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‘Ronan by Clinet’ Bordeaux Rouge
FranceRonan by Clinet is made by the winemaking team at Pomerol’s celebrated Château Clinet,…
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Labastide Dauzac – Margaux
FranceThe second wine of Château Dauzac, Labastide Dauzac is made from young vines or…
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Puisseguin Saint Émilion ‘Château des Laurets’
FranceChâteau des Laurets is a Merlot dominated Claret, complemented by Cabernet Franc. The grapes…
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Pauillac – Château d’Armailhac
FranceOwned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild Château d’Armailhac is situated between Ch Mouton-Rothschild and…
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Pauillac – Château Clerc Milon
FranceA wine with considerable ageing potential; powerful, fruity and full bodied, Château Clerc Milon…
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Sauternes Château Dulong ‘Reserve’
FranceA great introduction to Sauternes from one of the leading Bordeaux houses. Harvested by…