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There are many different fine wines from France. Known as the wine capital of the world, France boasts many delectable wines that people from all over the world enjoy. Most fine wines from France are named after the region they come from, though there are some which take their root from French words, such as Pinot Noir.

Some of the best fine wines from France include Pinot Blanc from the region of Alsace, Bordeaux, the Corton from the Burgundy regions, Champagne, the Merlot and Chardonnay from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir from the Loire regions, and the Carignan and Clairette wines from the Rhone regions.

The Pinot Blanc is a full-bodied white wine grape, its origins coming from the well known Pinot Noir. The majority of these grapes are grown in the Alsace region. It’s complexion while on the vine is said to resemble that of the Chardonnay grape. Lamb, beef, or some soft cheeses go well with the Pinot Blanc.

The Corton is a Grand Cru wine. It can be made into a white and red wine, the red wine variety being one of the most powerful of the Cote de Beaune reds. This is not for early drinking, as it goes better with that of later dinner parties.

The Merlot is a red wine grape. It is one of the most popular of the fine wines of France, especially in the United States. This wine dates all the way back to the late eighteenth century. Pastas, stews, and duck go well with Merlot.

The Chardonnay is a white wine grape, grown almost anywhere wine is made. It is used in a variety of sparkling wines. The Chardonnay is the second most widely grown white grape in all of France, just behind Ugni Blanc. It goes quite nice with roast chicken or turkey.

The Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape. It is of a great variety, used to make anything from a dry wine to a dessert wine. In France, this is one of the more expensive wines, but is well worth the cost. The Chenin Blanc goes well with sushi and pork.

The Carignan is a red wine grape. It is blended with many different wines, including the aforementioned Merlot. It has many different flavors and aromas, including cherry and strawberry.

The Clairette is a white wine grape. It is one of the oldest of the southern grape varieties. Unlike some of the previous wines, this one is high in alcohol and low in acidity.

Whether you are looking for a white wine or a red wine, a dry wine or a dessert wine, this list of some of the finest wines from France is sure to delight the taste buds of anyone wanting to dabble in the tasting of a delicious wine.

Author: Ian Pennington
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It has always been so puzzling to me why people in Europe get to enjoy some of the best tasting wines on the planet coming from France, and we tend to stick only to wines that are produced here in North America using the grapes coming from France. Oh yes I know, we have been led to believe that we have some of the best wines here in the U.S., why drink wines from France or Europe?!

Kind of a limited thinking, don’t you think? Either that, or we just don’t know what wine to buy! Is it cool to admit that, and try to learn more about other wines too, or no, we don’t need to admit anything, we have the best wines from California and other regions and that’s all there is to it?

Do you really believe that? Is that REALLY true?

The unbiased facts are as as follows: Even though we do stumble on to good wines from California, Oregon, Washington and other parts of North America, we have to logically realize that most of these wines produced here in the U.S. and Canada are made with French grapes, pinot noir, cabernet, merlot, syrah, etc. Now if we have chosen to utilize the cepage or the grapes from France to produce wines, which by the way, have completely different taste from the native regions of these grapes due to climate and terrain, then these grapes must be good enough to make wines in their own native regions. Is that a fair assessment? Logically and unbiasedly the answer has to be a yes. If we are sensible and logical people, then would it be fair to say, we also need to examine the wines produced by these grapes in their native land where they first came in to existence. Logically and unbiasedly the answer has to be a yes.

Now, if the above statement makes sense to most of us wine drinkers, then lets put some of these French wines to test and find out for ourselves if they’re good or not.

Here is a small list of French wines available in our markets that are friendly to our pocket books:

Red: Perrin Reserve(producer) or Parrallele(producer) Cote du Rhone from the Rhone valley, Montagne St. Emillion from Bordeaux

White: Muscadet Sevre et Maine from the Loire valley, Sancerre from the Loire valley

Rose’: Rose’ d’Anjou from the Loire valley

Put these wines to test at your own convenience, and please comment on this article. Thank you.

Author: Mike Samii
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