French Wines
France has numerous regions which produce some of the best wines in the world.
French wine has developed a reputation for being made to compliment food, since it is customary to have French wine with a meal.
Wine Regions
These are some of the most productive and wellproduction'>wine production in France.
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white wine. this region also produces some rosé and red wines.
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red wines.
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'''Burgundy''': Produces world famous pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
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dry white wines are produced.
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rosé wines.
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: A productive vineyard region which produces mostly red wines.
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'''Rhone Valley''': Around the Rhone river, this region produces mostly red wines.
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'''Savoy''': Produces specific white and red wines whose grapes can only be properly produced in this region's soil.
Grape Variety
There are many different types of grapes grown in France, some of which can only be properly grown on the soil of specific regions. Grapes are commonly mixed, and as a result sometimes
French white wines and a mix of white grapes, and red wines are a mix of dark grapes. Some common grape varieties include:
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Merlot ''': A red wine grape which usually has a higher sugar content.
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Grenache ''': A worldwide popular red wine grape believed to have Spanish origins.
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'''Syrah''': A dark-skinned grape made famous by the vineyards in L'Hermitage, France.
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Bordeaux wine.
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Chardonnay''': A green-skinned grape which produces white wine predominantly grown in Chablis, Champagne, and Burgundy, France.
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Cabernet Franc ''': A dark blue grape popular worldwide since it can thrive in a large variety of vineyard soils.
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'''Gamay''': A dark purple grape which produces a more acidic red wine than usual, but is still light and fruity.
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Pinot Noir ''': A dark purple grape which produces red wines made most popular by their growth in Burgundy, France.
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Pinot Meunier ''': Another dark grape which is mixed with other grapes when used in
champagne production.
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'''Sémillon''': A greenish/gold grape which commonly makes
sweet white wines. It is the most popular in France and Australia.
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Southern France and Italy, and is also used in
Brandy production.
Popular/ Prestigious Wines
France produces numerous amounts of
wines of France.
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