French Wine Blog
Can You Pair French Red Wines And Cheeses?
We all know that cheese and wine are an essential part of the French diet. But you may have noticed that while some French red wines and cheeses are a match made in heaven, others
Left Bank or Right Bank: It’s all Bordeaux to me!
You might have heard sommeliers or wine enthusiasts talking about their preference for Left or Right Bank Bordeaux. But what do those terms actually mean? 1. GEOGRAPHY The basic difference between these two all comes
Meet France’s Top Female Winemakers
You might have heard of France’s Champagne Widows, the talented young women who took over their husband’s estates on their untimely deaths and transformed them into thriving global businesses. The most famous are Madame Pommery
Bordeaux vs Burgundy: Which is the Best French Wine?
“Burgundy is for those who want to be intrigued by wine, not offered certainty in a glass” (Jasper Morris in his 2010 book Inside Burgundy). “For me, the superiority of Bordeaux comes from its naturalness:
How To Read A French Wine Label Like A Pro
Fancy a Grand Cru, Premier Cru or Premier Grand Cru Classé? Or how about a Brut Non-vintage Champagne which was mis en bouteille au domaine by the vigneron? Whether you’re just dipping your toes into
Joyeux Noël: What the French Drink at Christmas
CC Image by Davis With marathon Christmas meals that can last up to 6 hours, the French truly understand how to celebrate the pleasures of the table. From elegant Parisian attic apartments to grand
27,000
Number of French vineyards, over 11 major wine regions,
200 wine varieties, 307 wine designations…
waiting to be discovered.