Famous Wine Areas Of France
June 22nd, 2010
When people think of France naturally the first thing that comes to mind is the wine. France makes more wine than any other country in the world. In this article I have identified what I consider to be some of the top areas to visit when travelling to France.
If you want to mix your wine tasting journey up with some sightseeing then Provence is the place for you. You will find quaint little medieval villages, where Van Gogh once worked.
Pack your white wine glass for Alasace, near Germany of France’s East side. The varieties of grapes used in this region and the same as are used in the German wines across the border.
Bordeaux is the place to be if red wine is more your thing just make sure you have a red wine glass at your disposal. For those who like a sweet white wine these can also be found in Bordeaux. Bordeaux has a coast on the Atlantic and exports a lot of wine to other nations around the world.
Travel to Burgandy if you can’t quite make your mind up, as red and white wine are produced in equal measure in this region. In Burgandy the main wine produced is red wine. Beaujolais Nouveau is the only wine that can be drank in the same year that it was made.
Champagne is arguably the most well known wine producing region of France and is also the coldest. They do make still wine in this region but naturally the main wine produced is sparkling wine. Make sure you use a proper Champagne glass to help you get the most out of this wine tasting experience.
If you head over to the Loire Valley you will find mostly white wines, which are predominantly grown along the side of the Loire River. The Upper Loire valley is produces the popular wine Sauvignon Blanc.
Now you know the best areas to visit in France for your particular wine tasting preferences.
This is an elegant, classically structured wine with aromas of brambly fruit, notes of pepper and nuts. The palate is lush and fruit driven.
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Olivier from winerendezvous.com stops off at Place de la Concorde to talk about the Pinot Gris Grape.
Wine Tasting Clip of Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay 2004, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Christmas in London’ held on 02 Dec 2006.
Merlove is a documentary celebrating Merlot wine in response to the movie Sideways. Have the courage to embark on your own wine adventure. Merlove will help you learn more about wine, but it is your own experience that will guide your personal journey. As you try new wines you will gain love and appreciation for the gifts that wine can bring. Like anything in life, wine can be enjoyed and enhanced by sharing it with others. The bottom line is good wine is good wine and bad wine is bad wine, but that should not stop the adventure. The message of Merlove is that no single grape varietal should be singled out as superior or inferior to others. Enjoy as we interweave documentary style filmmaking with the animation of a bottle of Merlot wine named “Merlove” who must find a way to fill itself with love when aimlessly tossed into the ocean of mediocre Merlot wine.
Visiting Chablis and the La Chablisienne cooperative. Touring the winery, tasting chablis, visiting the vineyard with the Grand Crus, Les Clos, Les Blanchots, Grenouilles, Valmur,…, and tasting Cremant de Bourgogne.
Wine expert Filiberto samples two bottles of merlot.
The Michel family has been involved in wine for over generations now. They produce Chablis, from the vine to the bottle. After growing and harvesting, the wine needs to be
http://sogood.tv Heather Johnston is on her annual vacation in North Fork wine country. In this episode, she travels to the Hamptons to recruit some family members to do a wine tasting comparing North Fork wines with their French counterparts. Pelligrini Rose and Cabernet Franc wines are compared to a Provence Rose and a Chinon, and a Bedell Chardonnay is matched to a Chablis, and the results are surprising.