To conclude our "All Things French Week" we take you to the wonderful wine regions of France for a tour of French wines.
The last few years have been tough for French wine.
The online site France24 reports that 2010 was the first year that Champagne was outsold by Italian and English Sparkling wines.
We hope that French wines enjoy a rebound very soon.
These are some of the best picks we gathered from our sources.
The main grape regions in France are as follows
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Champagne
Alsace
The Loire Valley
The Rhone Valley
Jura and Savoire
Southwest France
Languedoc-Rousillon
Provence
A friend from France told us that her favorite is Sauternes (a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc) a sweet white from the Bordeaux region which is eaten with Fois Gras during the holidays.
so the first wine on our list...
Chateau Haut Bergeron Sauternes,Bordeaux
Vanilla, coconut, dried apricots and subtle spices.
Remy Pannier Chinon 2006
Cabernet franc grape, great with seafood and a good substitute for a Pinot Noir.
Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsace 2005
Very tasty and great with spicy foods.
Mouton Cadet Blanc, Baron Phillipe de Rothschild, Bordeaux AC France
A blend of Savignon Blanc,Muscadelle and Semillon. Hints of citrus, peaches and slight minerality.
Cheateau Gruaud- La Rose Bordeaux, France
Bouvet Brut- Loire Valley, France
Wilted blossoms, sweet hay, a crips apple- quince flavor and creamy texture.
Louis Jadot BeaujolaisVillages, AC Burgundy France
Starting with strawberries and candy floss then to raspberries and red apple flavors. A fun wine.
Trimbach Pinot Gris,Alsace France
Fruity, dry with a crisp acidity.
Dubonnet Rouge Grand Aperitif de France (dessert wine)
Sweet Cherries,homemade cranberry sauce lead to red cherry, lemon zest, cardamom, red pepper, coffee, almond and a int of spearmint ending in a long orange oil finish. wow!
Michel Redde Poilly Fume
smoky gunflints and herbal scents and clean acidity make this wine a winner!
Barton and Guestier Cabernet,Sauvignon France
Cherry and Spice aromas with a peppery but nice finish.
Jaboulet. Cotes du Rhone France
Red berry fruit and smoky black cherry scents.
Chateau Greysac Bordeaux,France
Cedar spice scent, plum fruit taste.
Lefalive (Domaine) Puligny-Montrachet, France.
Chardonnay with layers of baked apples and peach fruits, very consistent taste. A bit pricy but worth it.
Alsace, France
Trimbach Riesling, Alsace
Bone dry, a balance of delicate and intense fruit flavors and mouthwatering acidity.
Le Vieille Ferme,Cotes du Ventoux,France
Raspberry ripe, lively red at a great price.
Thank you for supporting us during this wonderful "All Things French" week. We look forward to hearing from you.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Additional sources
Wine Guide
Wine Essentials
French Lessons
The Wine Lovers Cookbook
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