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French Wine

French wine is perhaps the most celebrated in the world - and for good reason. From the world famous Bordeaux blends, to traditional Champagnes, to the crisp whites of Alsace and the famous Pinot Noirs of Burgundy - and that's just the tip of the iceberg - France is one of the world's largest wine producers and certainly, the most historied. Read here to learn about French varietals, the famous French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée designations and the history of celebrated French Chateaux and the wines they produce.

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 Champagne, the World's Number One Party Drink

Champagne, with its tiny bubbles, is the ultimate party drink because bubbles enter the bloodstream quickly, making it go to your head faster than whisky

Dec 19, 2011 – Susan Hallett

Viognier - An Ancient White Wine Makes a Comeback!

The Indomitable Viognier: A delicate white grape that has survived rampaging Roman emperors, nasty insects and two world wars.

Sep 28, 2011 – Becca Rader

Burgundy: Pinot Noir Vineyards, Wineries and Winemakers

Touring France Côte d'Or and Beaune the stronghold of pinot culture and viticulture

Sep 14, 2011 – Marie-Claude Arnott

Paris Wine

There have been vineyards in Paris since Gallo-Roman times. Wine in the French capital is good and fun, as the best Paris wine festivals will show you.

Apr 11, 2011 – Estelle Mariotte

Basic Tips and Guide to Food and Wine Pairing

Pairing the right food with the right wine can be tricky. But with experiment and following a few basic rules you can master the art of food and wine.

Apr 10, 2011 – Rima Petrossian

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