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French sparkling wines
A Guide to French Sparkling Wines That Aren’t Champagne

Champagne has been a dominating force in the wine industry for centuries. People often opt…

Winemakers in Bourgogne
Next-Gen Winemakers in Bourgogne Take on Climate Change

Bourgogne is renowned for its exquisite wines and centuries-old winemaking traditions, with vineyards dating back…

Chablis
A Closer Look at Chablis

Welcome to the world of Chablis, the northernmost jewel nestled within France’s renowned Burgundy wine…

Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé
Differences Between Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé Explained

One grape from two growing areas is a simple formula that draws endless comparisons. It’s…

Château Maris
5 Ways Languedoc’s Château Maris Is Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

In November 2022, Languedoc’s Château Maris received the Robert Parker Green Emblem, one of only 40…

Understanding Cru Bourgeois, the Bordeaux Wine You Can Afford

The French region of Bordeaux is home to some of the most renowned wineries on…

Cinsault
Cinsault: Blending Sidekick and Growing Varietal Star

Cinsault is perhaps most famous as a sidekick to Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in French…

Chenin blanc
A Guide to Chenin Blanc and Its High Acidity Versatility

In recent years, there is simply no grape that has risen into stardom as quickly…

Languedoc climate plan
Old Region, New Tricks: A Languedoc AOP Climate Plan

The Languedoc AOP has worked diligently to rebrand from a region focused on value wine…

Carménère: A French-Born Chilean Wine Gem

Sometimes, it takes a drastic move for a star to earn their due. Like Arnold…

melon de bourgogne
Loire Valley Legend: Melon de Bourgogne and Its Role in Muscadet

Muscadet (pronounced ‘moos-kah-daay’) hails from an oceanic area known as Nantes, which lies in the…

Bastille Day
Celebrate Bastille Day With a Simple French Picnic Feast

Bastille Day, celebrated in France and its overseas territories, marks the anniversary of the fall…