The best wines of Vin de France

Discover the best wines of Vin de France as well as the best winemakers of Vin de France and estates of Vin de France to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Vin de France and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Vin de France by region

Looking for a good wine of Vin de France among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Vin de France. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Vin de France with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Vin de France

Red wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of improved horse steak, lamb in spicy sauce or coconut beans.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Vin de France

On the nose the red wine of the region of Vin de France. often reveals types of flavors of violet, black olive or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, tobacco or plum.

The best vintages in red wine of Vin de France

  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Vin de France

  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pineau D'Aunis
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Vin de France

Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.

Although there are some notable exceptions to the rule, most Vin de France wines are produced from high-yielding vines in the South of France (particularly Languedoc-Roussillon), most often from widely planted traditional grape varieties such as Carignan or Merlot. These are light, Fruity wines, intended for early consumption. Many of the wines of France are "bag-in-box" or "box wine" wines, as the economies of scale of cheaper packaging are an attractive option for producers and consumers. There are, however, wines from France of exceptional interest and quality.

Great white wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Vin de France

White wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of balinese-style bonito, yoghurt cake or pasta "carbonara" à la française.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Vin de France

On the nose the white wine of the region of Vin de France. often reveals types of flavors of orange, smoke or spices and sometimes also flavors of green apple, raisin or dried fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Vin de France. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Vin de France

  • 2017With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Vin de France

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Terret Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis

The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.

Great sparkling wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Vin de France

Sparkling wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of spanish paella, codfish aioli or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Vin de France

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Vin de France. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or orange and sometimes also flavors of peach, vanilla or pomegranate. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Vin de France. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Vin de France

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.03/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Vin de France

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Vermentino
  • Ugni blanc
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The word of the wine: Gutedel

See chasselas.

Great pink wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Vin de France

Pink wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, chicken and chorizo brochettes or lamb tagine with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Vin de France

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Vin de France. often reveals types of flavors of cream, lemon zest or lemon and sometimes also flavors of pear, white peach or tangerine.

The best vintages in pink wine of Vin de France

  • 2017With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Vin de France

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault
  • Merlot
  • Aramon

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

Great sweet wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Vin de France

Sweet wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, spaghetti with clams or vitello alla genovese (roast veal with sponge cake).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Vin de France

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Vin de France. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, peach or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Vin de France. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Vin de France

  • 1987With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Vin de France

  • Colombard
  • Ugni blanc
  • Muscat Hamburg
  • Muscadelle
  • Airen
  • Roussanne

The word of the wine: Fumet

Older synonym for bouquet.

Great natural sweet wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Vin de France

Natural sweet wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of chicken with olives in a couscousier or pancakes.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Vin de France

  • 2011With an average score of 4.70/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Vin de France

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Marselan
  • Grolleau

Discover the grape variety: Airen

This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.

Great other wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Vin de France

Other wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Vin de France

  • Romorantin

The word of the wine: Residual sugars

Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.

Great unknow wines of Vin de France

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Vin de France

Unknow wines from the region of Vin de France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, mediterranean lamb necklace or pasta with broccoli.

The best vintages in unknow wine of Vin de France

  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in unknow wine of Vin de France

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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