WINES OF FRANCE

WINES OF FRANCE

France is undisputedly the greatest wine-producing country in the world.
If you are traveling it always pays to ask for a local wine in restaurants.Not only will you earn the proprietor's approval,but it will normally be served with great pride,and you will be told all about it.

most famous wines

most famous wines

The wines shown here are just a selection from the vast variety-over 700-to be found in France.
BEAUJOLAIS-Made from the Gamay grape.
CHABLIS--Made from the Chardonnay grape.
CHAMPAGNE-The world's most famous wine which must,by law,only come from the vineyards of the Champagne district around Reims.Vintage champagnes can cost an amazing amount of money,but non-vintage varieties can still be found at reasonable prices.
CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD-One of the most famous wines in the world which come from the village of Pauillac in the Medoc.
TAVEL-The best rose in France,made from the Grenache grape in vineyards in the Rhone valley.
VOLNAY-A light AC red from Burgundy that can be drunk very young.

most famous wines

most famous wines

most famous wines

most famous wines