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France

by Edward Smith

It is often said that France produces many 'best-of types': Alsace Gewurztraminer; Côte de Beaune Chardonnay; Pauillac and Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines; Saint-Emilion and Pomerol Merlot; Loire Valley Chenin Blanc; the world's finest dessert wine from Sauternes; and the dry rose wines of Provence.

As well as producing some of the world's best examples of wine, the vast range of flavours and styles of French wine ensure that France is at the very heart of the world of wine.

Alsace: The home of aromatic, spicy wines, such as Gewurztraminer ...
Bordeaux: The world's most famous wine region, and home to Claret ...
Burgundy: The classic French region of Bourgogne - home of Chablis, Pouilly-Fuisse and Beaujolais ...
Champagne: The region that produces possibly the most famous wine in the world ...
Corsica: A look at the wines produced on the island best known as the birthplace of Napoleon �
Languedoc-Roussillon: The largest vine growing area in the world ...
Loire Valley: A look at the vineyards running alongside France's longest river, producing wines such as the world famous Sancerre ...
Provence: Provence is responsible for almost 50% of the ros� wines produced in France ...
Rhone Valley: The French home of the Syrah grape ...