The Major Wine Areas of France
and its Grapes and Wines
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon for redsSauvignon Blanc, Semillon for whites
Burgundy
Pinot Noir for reds - Pommard, Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits St. GeorgeChardonnay for whites - Pouilly Fuisse, Macon Villages, Puligny Montrachet, Chablis
Champagne
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier - a blend of all or any of these grapesAlsace
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer - known as varietals while other regions are known by areasLoire
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc - Vouvray, Sancerre, ChinonRhone
Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier - Chateauneuf Du Pape, Cotes Du RhoneBeaujolais
Gamay - Beaujolais, Brouilly, Fleurie, Moulin A VentLanguedoc - Roussillon
Known for varietals at value prices
Wines of Other Countires:
- Italy
- Japan
- Portugal
- Germany
- Greece
- South Africa
- Spain
- Australia
- Chile & So. America
Other Wines:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
- White Zinfandel
- Other Popular Varietals
- Champagne & Sparkling Wines
- Aperitifs & Vermouths
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