🍷 French Wines & Grape Varieties

Explication : Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region, in northeastern France. It is a strictly protected controlled designation of origin (AOC).

Explication : Merlot represents about 66% of red grape plantings in Bordeaux. It produces supple, fruity wines, often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Explication : Rosé is obtained through short maceration of red grapes. Provence is the leading rosé-producing region in France.

Explication : Sauternes, a sweet white wine from Bordeaux, is the classic pairing with foie gras thanks to its sugar-acidity balance that counterbalances the richness.

Explication : Red wine should be served between 16 and 18°C (61-64°F). Too cold, the tannins seem harsh; too warm, the alcohol dominates and the wine seems heavy.

Explication : Pinot Noir is the only grape variety allowed for red Burgundy wines. It produces elegant wines with aromas of red fruits and spices.

Explication : Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (Controlled Designation of Origin) guarantees the geographical origin and compliance with strict specifications for wine production.

Explication : Muscadet, a dry white wine from the Loire, is the perfect pairing with oysters thanks to its freshness, minerality, and iodine notes.

Explication : The decanter allows wine to aerate and separates any sediment. It is mainly used for young red wines or old vintages.

Explication : Beaujolais Nouveau goes on sale the third Thursday of November, just a few weeks after harvest. It's a fruity wine to be drunk young.