Vingt vins français
Wines from France – Les vins français
A quick reminder of French vignobles – wine regions, their cépage – varietals[1], and terroir – combination of soil, climate and region.
Vignoble Bordeaux
- Cépage Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- Terroir Médoc, Graves, Sauternais, Saint-Émilion, Pauillac
Vignoble Alsace
- Cépage Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Blanc
- Terroir Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Vignoble Loire Valley
- Cépage Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir
- Terroir Anjou, Gamay, Saumur, Nantais
Vignoble Champagne
- Cépage Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier
- Terroir Champagne
Vignoble Burgundy
- Cépage Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- Terroir Pouilly-Fuissé, Chablis, Vézelay
Vignoble Rhône Valley
- Cépage Syrah and Grenache
- Terroir Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas
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[1] Note that there is no mention of Zinfandel because it’s not a French varietal.
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