French Wine
When it comes to wine making and variety of wines offered France is still number one.
However when it comes to the French they do like to make things confusing including their system of wine classification. Vin de Table is the lowest ranking wine, and Vin de Pays are excellent wines at great prices.
France has several wine regions each with their own distinctive grape. Champagne produce wonderful sparkling wines, Alsace produce aromatic white wine, Burgundy is the home of Chardonnay, Bordeaux produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as many dry and sweet white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. In the far south the Rhône Valley is the home of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côte-Rôtie, while on the Spanish border Languedoc-Roussillon is the source of the ubiquitous Vin de Pays d’Oc.
What can be said about French wine, is that there is a wine for everyone!
Recommended Wines
Montagny 1er Cru Les Millières Cave de Buxy 2006. A delicious, fresh Chardonnay which has been fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure peach, pear and acacia aromas. Soft and rich on the palate, it’s a genuine bargain not to be missed.
Château Guyon La Roseraie Bordeaux 2006. From the supple, attractive and ripe 2006 vintage this “petit château” offers exceptional value for money. With an enticing nose of blackberry, plum and grilled herbs the palate is nicely balanced with a long juicy finish. This is a real food friendly and savoury bottle of claret which is made at a qualitatively driven property.