The best wines of France

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

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Top wines of France by region

Looking for a good wine of France among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of 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 France with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of France

Red wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, roast veal in the oven or duck breast and roasted peaches.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of France

On the nose the red wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, balsamic or underbrush and sometimes also flavors of sandalwood, pomegranate or mocha. In the mouth the red wine of the region of France. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of France

  • 1965With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1960With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1921With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1942With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1924With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1963With an average score of 4.79/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of France

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of France.

Discovering the wine region of France

France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.

Consumer preferences have Evolved over the centuries, encouraging the development of New wine styles based on the Terroir and Grape varieties available to French winemakers. Red, white, rosé, Sweet, Dry, sparkling, opulent, austere, mineral, fruity - French vineyards have produced wines that fit each of these descriptors. The diversity of French wines is due, in part, to the country's wide variety of climates. Champagne, its northernmost region, has one of the coolest climates in the wine world, in stark contrast to the hot, dry Rhone Valley, 560 km to the Southeast.

Bordeaux, in the southwest, has a maritime climate strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and by the various rivers that weave their way through its vineyards. Far from any oceanic influence, eastern regions such as Burgundy and Alsace have a continental climate, with hot, dry summers and cold winters. In the deep south of France, Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon have a definite Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and relatively mild winters. Geology and topography play an equally important role in the diversity of French wines.

Great white wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of France

White wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of tuscan linguine, croque-monsieur with tuna or pasta with vongoles (flat clams).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of France

On the nose the white wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, stone fruit or flint and sometimes also flavors of hazelnut, vegetal or butterscotch. In the mouth the white wine of the region of France. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of France

  • 2017With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1987With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.75/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.75/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of France

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of France.

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of France

Sparkling wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of turkey roulades, flavoured sauce, mackerel in white wine or brochette of scallops and prawns.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of France

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of cream, walnut or jam and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, cherry or chocolate. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of France. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of France

  • 1962With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1976With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1966With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1969With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.76/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.75/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of France

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of France.

The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)

Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.

Great pink wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of France

Pink wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of braised (green) cabbage, fish pot or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of France

On the nose the pink wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of cream, toasty or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of pink grapefruit, watermelon or wood smoke. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of France. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of France

  • 2018With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.27/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of France

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Vermentino
  • Merlot
  • Tibouren

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of France.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sweet wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of France

Sweet wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts, blue cheese or beef such as recipes of the coughing cat's apple crumble, croque monsieur with 4 cheeses or marinated shrimp skewers with garlic.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of France

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, tree fruit or toasted almonds and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of France. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of France

  • 1904With an average score of 5.00/5
  • 1972With an average score of 5.00/5
  • 1948With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1942With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1937With an average score of 4.87/5
  • 1964With an average score of 4.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of France

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Grenache
  • Muscadelle
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of France.

The word of the wine: Extraction

All the methods (pumping over, punching down) that allow the colour and tannins to be extracted from the grape skin during maceration, before fermentation begins. It is also possible to macerate after fermentation, but gently, so as not to extract the tannins from the seeds, which are greener. Because of its solvent power, alcohol favours extraction.

Great natural sweet wines of France

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, osso bucco of lamb or chicken curry and onions.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of France

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of France. often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, quince or pear and sometimes also flavors of lemon, raspberry or jam.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of France

  • 1984With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1960With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1965With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1941With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1940With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Grenache Gris
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of France.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great unknow wines of France

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of France

Unknow wines from the region of France go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, pasta with veal stock sauce or veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise.

The best vintages in unknow wine of France

  • 2013With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in unknow wine of France

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of France

A wine route planned in the region of France? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best unknow wine of France.

News from the vineyard of France

Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’

A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...

Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts

The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) revealed that the Bordeaux 2021 vintage was 20% below the region’s 10-year average. Bud burst came earlier than usual amid very sunny weather in March, and many young buds were then destroyed by severe frosts, which hammered the region in early April. It means that producers will have just 503 million bottles from the 2021 vintage, which is significantly below average. The region’s sweet whites, including Sauternes, suffered the sharpest y ...

St-Emilion 2022 classification promotes Château Figeac to Premier Grand Cru Classé A

St-Emilion’s Wine Council announced its eagerly-anticipated ranking this afternoon, bringing a decade of disputes and court battles to an end. The classification awards Premier Grand Cru Classé A status to just two producers, while it also recognises 12 Premier Grands Crus Classés (B) and 71 Grands Crus Classés. These rankings can cause a winery’s value to soar – they have been likened to the Michelin guide for restaurants – so winemakers across the region awaited the results with bated breath t ...

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