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France

The spiritual home of wine, France boasts some of the most important regions in the world.

France


Regions of France



Read more about Alsace

Alsace

Located in north east of France, close to the German border, Alsace is known for stunning white wines from Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer. There is also some sparkling wines made as well...

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1 appellation36 producers
Read more about Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Extending for approximately ninety kilometres around the southwestern French city of Bordeaux, the wine region of the same name is perhaps the world's most renowned and revered. Principally a regio...

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28 appellations452 producers
Read more about Burgundy

Burgundy

For many, Burgundy is the most fascinating wine region on earth and offers a lifetime of study. White wines from Chardonnay and reds from Pinot Noir is what to expect, but quality ranges from rubbi...

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7 appellations322 producers
Read more about Champagne

Champagne

The chilly soils and relatively cool climate of Champagne provides the backdrop for the world's benchmark expression of traditional method sparkling wine.

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1 appellation49 producers
Read more about Corsica

Corsica

Corsica’s exciting wine diversity is growing fast. Boutique producers all over the island are working to re-establish long forgotten varieties and take advantage of the wealth of old vines still ...

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10 appellations8 producers
Read more about Jura

Jura

Jura is a small wine growing region located in Eastern France, between Burgundy and the Swiss border. It has just a few appellations but is known for its culture of artisan wine-making. A range of ...

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5 appellations5 producers
Read more about Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is a large wine region in the south of France and the source of a seemingly endless source of excellent wines.

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20 appellations91 producers1 wine
Read more about Loire Valley

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is one of the great white wine regions of France. Home to iconic Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, as well as high quality appellations such as Menetou-Salon. Lots o...

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4 appellations86 producers
Read more about Provence

Provence

Provence is known for its world class rosé wines, generally labelled as Côtes de Provence or Bandol. The latter appellation also produces premium reds from the Mourvèdre grape, where coastal bre...

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11 appellations65 producers
Read more about Rhône Valley

Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley is home to some of France’s richest, spiciest reds. In the northern half, Syrah dominates and finds beautiful expressions in appellations such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage. Fur...

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2 appellations127 producers
Read more about South West

South West

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15 appellations35 producers

Featured producers from France

Domaine Trimbach

Domaine Trimbach is one of the most recognised names in Alsace. Its prestigious winemaking history dates back to 1626. Located in the heart of Ribeauvillé, one of the iconic villages of the appellation, Trimb...

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10 wines