{"id":4298,"date":"2021-02-26T08:05:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=4298"},"modified":"2021-03-19T13:00:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T17:00:50","slug":"guide-to-frances-wine-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/guide-to-frances-wine-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To France\u2019s Wine Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to learn more about one the most prolific wine makers in the world? Explore this guide to France\u2019s wine regions and begin your wine lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n

French wine\u2014the authoritative figure that so many other wine-producing regions look toward. There\u2019s an expansive history that comes along with French wines such as specific region preferences, specific laws about specific varieties, and so on. Simply put\u2014French wine comes with rich history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, in order to appreciate French wine, you don\u2019t have to understand how monarchs drank their wine and how vintners readied their valleys. But, what <\/span>will<\/span><\/i> impact your experience with specific French varieties is understanding how different regions create different wines and how they provide a different wine experience or emphasize specific flavors. It\u2019s all about becoming more familiar with the world of wine.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, to help you delve into the beauty of French wine, peruse our <\/span>guide to France\u2019s wine regions. Don\u2019t miss out on this wine lesson of some of the most renowned wine-making regions in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Keywords<\/span><\/h3>\n
Terroir<\/span><\/h5>\n

Terroir<\/b> is the note that different microclimates, soil conditions, and vineyard elevations create unique wines. In short, it is the natural environment in which a wine is produced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indication G\u00e9ographique Prot\u00e9g\u00e9e (IGP)<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u201cWine of the Land.\u201d<\/span> This category includes all wines made from varieties and procedures apart from those mandated by the Appellation d\u2019Origine Control\u00e9e (AOC) rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vin de France<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u201cTable Wine\u201d is the lowest level of French wine classification\u2014there are no limits on grape varietals in a bottle, no vintage dates necessary, and no specific vineyard yields.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6 of The Most Popular French Wine Regions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Alsace<\/span><\/h3>\n

On the border with Germany, aromatic wines are Alsace\u2019s specialty. In addition, when you pick up a bottle from an Alsace winery, the grape variety is always clearly indicated on the label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all that\u2019s unique. Vineyards in Alsace are characterized by unique microclimates, steep valleys, unique sun exposures, and more. You can see this in their \u201cDry Riesling\u201d\u2014traditionally sweet, Riesling produced in Alsace is dry and incredibly aromatic.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also broken into 3 major AOCs: <\/span>Alsace AOC<\/b> (white, still wines), <\/span>Cr\u00e9mant d\u2019Alsace AOC<\/b> (sparkling white and ros\u00e9 wines), and <\/span>Alsace Grand Cru AOC <\/b>(limited special vineyard wines). This is an important aspect to keep in mind as you further explore this region\u2019s wine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical Grapes:<\/span><\/h5>\n