France, a country rich in wine history, is home to many famous wines. Red wine from Bordeaux, white wine from Burgundy or exclusive sparkling wine directly from the French vineyards of Champagne. Wherever you go in France, you're more than sure to come across beautiful vineyards full of the finest grape varieties and bottles of the finest French wine.

Champagne sparkling wine

Bubbles. For celebrations and special occasions, there's nothing better than real Champagne, so that's where we'll start. As the name suggests, this sparkling wine comes from Champagne, a region in northeastern France. It is known for its elegance, finesse and distinctive bubbles.

Champagne is produced by the traditional method of fermentation in the bottle, which gives it its characteristic sparkling qualities. Among the most popular champagnes are Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon.

Bordeaux: A jewel on the banks of the Garonne

Bordeaux is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Located on the southwest coast of France, it is famous for its rich red wines. Although today more than 85% of Bordeaux's production is red wine made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, in the past the region was full of white grapes.

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Cabernet Sauvignon is often referred to as the king of French varieties. Its bold red fruit, hints of oak and firm tannins make it one of the most respected grape varieties in the world.

Elegance from Burgundy and Pinot Noir wine

If you are looking for a wine that is characterised by finesse and complexity, don't forget Pinot Noir. This variety is known for its difficult cultivation, as Pinot Noir grapes are susceptible to rot and other damage.

The Pinot Noir tends to be bright and elegant, with notes of cherry, strawberry and cinnamon. Although this old variety is mainly used to produce red and rosé wine, white wine production is also permitted in some areas of France.

Red wine from Languedoc-Roussilion

The Languedoc-Roussilion wine region stretches from the border with Spain, along the Mediterranean coast to the Camargue National Park. The red wines of this region are mainly made from the Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvedre varieties.

Here you can taste, for example, Tian Ran red wine with a rich floral aroma and notes of thyme, rosemary and raspberries.

Provence and its fine white wine

Not only a well-known tourist area, but also one of the oldest wine regions in France. The Provence region stretches from Nice to Marseille between the Rhone Valley and the Mediterranean coast. Vines have been cultivated in this area for several millennia on more than 25 hectares of land. The taste of the wines of Provence is delicately fruity and contains plenty of tannins. White wine is very popular here, but also rosé and red wine.

Savoyard vineyards in the Alps

The French vineyards in the Savoie region are scattered among the Alpine slopes. Here you will find particularly interesting varieties that produce mainly white wines, such as En Route Pour L'Apéro or Terres Blanches. If you would like to taste a French red wine from Savoie, we recommend the dry, lively and energetic Mondeuse.

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