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France is the third-largest wine-producing country after Italy and Spain, but it leads the popularity charts, as it has done so for centuries. French winemakers have influenced every wine-producing country in one way or another.
In fact, the most planted varieties worldwide are French, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. And it’s not only the grapes; the grape growing and winemaking techniques perfected in France since ancient times are now used globally. From the types of bottles used by everyone to the oak barrels where most of the world’s red wine ages — it all comes from France.
For more information, we highly recommend you visit our guide on French wine.
French Wines by Region
After having given you some key figures of the world of wine in France, let's discover the wine regions that embellish our country. Out of a total of 18 regions, we have 13 wine regions, here they are:
French Wines from Alsace
Alsace is a wine region in which exceptional white wines are produced. It is best known for its wines made from grape varieties such as Pinot Gris, Sylvaner or Riesling. Its wine route is also surprising and unmissable if you pass through the region. In Alsace there are 2 wine regions (Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin), 3 AOC-AOP appellations, 637 labeled wines and 54 denominations.
Champagne Region Wines
The Dom Pérignon or even Moët & Chandon. The vineyard is divided into 6 wine regions. There are 3 AOC-AOP wine appellations and 5 denominations. These most popular grape varieties are Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is the only region to claim only one main appellation. And the only one where the mixture of wines from red grapes and wines from white grapes is authorized in France. It is the monk Dom Pérignon who invented the method to make champagne.
French Wines from Bordeaux
Bordeaux wines are so famous that we no longer need to praise their merit. There are so many Grands Crus Classés that come from this region: Cheval Blanc, Margaux, Yquem, Pétrus and so many others. The Bordeaux vineyard is divided into 6 distinct wine regions; we find the Médoc, Graves, Entre-deux-Mers, Sauternes, Libourne and Blaye-Bourg.
French Wines from Beaujolais
The Beaujolais region is famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau, but once there, you should not miss its red and rosé wines which are of remarkable quality. We also advise you to taste some Grands Crus of the region such as Juliénas or Moulin-À-Vent.
French Wines from Jura
The Jura vineyard is made up of two wine regions: Côtes du Jura and Arbois. There are 6 wine appellations, 27 labeled wines and 7 denominations! It is also in the heart of this vineyard that the famous yellow wine was born, a surprising story that the winegrowers of the area are eager to tell you!
French Wines from Burgundy
Burgundy includes fabulous grape varieties such as Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for white wines. This wine region is rich in climatic influences that are found in its wines and make them unique. Bottles from the Domaine de la Romanée Conti sell for between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on the year. Most bottles are sold before they are even produced. You can visit the Hospices de Beaune and discover the great wines of Burgundy.
French Wines from Provence-Corse
The vineyards of Provence and Corsica are often presented together. Provence is seen as the region of rosé wines and Corsica as the "Island of Beauty" where the work of the winegrowers is constantly praised. Provence produces a lot of rosé wines. They represent approximately 70% of its production (25% red and 5% white).
French Wines from Languedoc-Roussillon
he Languedoc-Roussillon vineyard is the largest in France with its 246,000 hectares. It is divided into 2 wine regions: Languedoc and Roussillon, in which are hidden 28 AOC-AOP appellations. Languedoc-Roussillon is located in a Mediterranean climatic zone, characterized by mild winters, hot and dry summers and low rainfall. It is therefore a perfect region for growing vines.
French Wines from the Rhône valley
It is in the Rhône vineyard that the great wine Châteauneuf du Pape is found. The vineyard is divided into 3 wine regions within which there are 28 AOC-AOP appellations: Les Coteaux du Lyonnais, the northern Rhône (from Vienne to Valence) and the southern Rhône (from Montélimar to Avignon). The most famous crus are, for the reds, the Côte-Rôtie, the Hermitage and the Châteauneuf du Pape. For whites, Condrieu and Clairette de Die.
French Wines from the Loire Valley
It is in the Rhône vineyard that the great wine Châteauneuf du Pape is found. The vineyard is divided into 3 wine regions within which there are 28 AOC-AOP appellations: Les Coteaux du Lyonnais, the northern Rhône (from Vienne to Valence) and the southern Rhône (from Montélimar to Avignon). The most famous crus are, for the reds, the Côte-Rôtie, the Hermitage and the Châteauneuf du Pape. For whites, Condrieu and Clairette de Die.
French Wines from Lorraine
The Lorraine vineyard is renowned for its famous gray wine, most of the time served as an accompaniment to… quiche Lorraine! This vineyard is separated into 3 wine regions: Meuse, Moselle and Toul.
French Wines from South West
The South-West vineyard is so large that it covers almost the entire Aquitaine region, but its area does not exceed that of the Languedoc-Roussillon vineyard. Nevertheless, it is the vineyard that has the most wine regions: 9 in total.