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These basic and easy to follow etiquette pointers can help one feel comfortable and confident like a local person at a public wine salon in France.

A look at the interesting Burgunidan region of Pouilly Fuissé and the exceptional Chardonnays produced there

In a sea of brand names, one shines brighter than the rest: Taittinger

With a focus on tradition, technique, and mastery of style, French cuisine is arguably the most aesthetic cuisine in the world.

Learn about French wine online from the South of France. The Languedoc Roussillon region of the Mediterranean produces fine wine.

On the banks of the Garonne in South West France, Toulouse offers some of the best traditional cuisine of Midi Pyrenees with superb French wines from regional vineyards.

In the foothills of the French Alps, Savoie offers a wide range of quality wines, on a par with the finest vintages in the country.

In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.

As part of their worldwide program of wine presentations, members of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux conduct a tasting event in Geneva.

Rosé wines have a long history in France and are finally beginning to recover from the negative associations with "Blush" and "Rosé" marketing gimmicks of the past.

Riesling is a classic example of the stunning wines that come from Alsace, France

The wine regions of France take in names like Bordeaux, Champagne and Beaujolais, and the Michelin Guide to them includes driving tours, hotels, restaurants and sights.

Small family-owned vineyards in the Languedoc-Roussillon region are producing some of France's finest hand made wines at very modest prices.

Alcohol duty in Britain is much higher than it is in France, so British visitors to France can often buy drinks cheaper than at home.

A brief introduction to wine tasting events in Lyon with relevant information on how to navigate the hundreds of wine stands at these expositions.

Top producers of artisan wines of great character and individuality in the Languedoc-Roussillon region are now gaining recognition for consistent results.

Roy De Groot's classic travel cookbook introduced the food literature genre to the world, and the world to classic French country cuisine.

Those looking for a memorable holiday in France could do no better than the small town of Bandol,unspoilt by the typical tourism in the French South.

Beaujolais Nouveau's arrival on the third Thursday of November marks the beginning of the holiday season in France. The French wine, however, can be enjoyed worldwide.

Burgundy, one of the most beautiful regions of France, stunning scenery and a reputation for gastronomy. Boeuf Bourguignon is the best-known Burgundian recipe.

Only sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France may be truly called "Champagne."

Dijon is famous for its mustard but there is more to this quaint French town than mustard; shopping, vineyards and a rich history await the keen traveller.

Going to a restaurant in France is like taking your senses on a rollercoaster. To get the most out of your French meal, bring these suggestions along for the ride.

In France, when the first wine harvest reaches restaurants, people celebrate. Find out about the wine behind the celebrations and how it got to be such a big event.

Every year, scores of wine tasting events, known as salons des vins, take place in Lyon and cities across France. Learn how to get into them for free.

California's Napa Valley wines won a blind wine tasting challenge in Paris in 1976 against the best French wines, changing the world of wine. Hollywood tells two tales

The Chateau de Chambord, the wine regions of Chinon and Touraine and the towns of Tours, Blois and Saumur are essential stopping points on a visit to the Loire Valley.

A Marsala sauce is one of the most classic culinary sauces that an at-home chef can learn how to make.

There are times when it is good to go outside theold adage of red wine with red meat, white wine with white meat.

Wines are traditionally stored in cellars for several years before being sold. An intriguing new theory holds that they may mature better at the bottom of the sea.

So, you want to shop for European wine, but you don't know where to start. Finding a good wine shop and using this quick guide will get you drinking great wine fast!

Located in the small medieval town of Wangen, Thierry-Martin Winery produces some award winning wines, showcasing one of France's great winemaking regions.

Cremant d'Alsace is the perfect bubbly for a combination of tradition and value.

Pinot Gris is grown in France and Pinot Grigio is Italian. But the process of wine making and wine tasters' palates count more in this battle than name and origin.

Bottle Shock is a lovely tale about a small vineyard in the Californian Napa Valley, which went on to be recognized in a publicized blind taste test in France, in 1976.

One of the most popular wine routes in France is the "Route des Vins" in the Alsace, a region representing the best of Germany and France in its cuisine and customs.

To buy port wine is to buy into Portugal's history. And the British have acquired more of a taste than any other nation for the fortified wine of the River Douro.

Organiser of the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, Vinexpo has published new figures suggesting that UK is the world's main wine importer.

The sparkling Blanquette de Limoux is an elegant affordable wine from the South of France, ideal for Christmas and year round celebrations.

Why investing in premier cru fine wine is an excellent long term investment and a unique luxury wine gift for lovers of French Bordeaux or Burgundy.

Imported wines from France, Italy, Australia and California are bestsellers, yet Argentina's New World Wines represent the fastest-growing drinks over the past two years.

Before even implementing rescue plans, Obama has boosted businesses worldwide. If his policies are as good as his branding he will save the economy.

It is nearly 150 years since the Phylloxera aphid was identified as the cause of vast destruction of vineyards in Europe, particularly in France.

Near Montpellier in Languedoc is a wide range of wineries to visit and wines to taste, with women wine-makers, organic wines, and the chance to walk in the vineyards.

Wine lovers are easy to buy for with this list of wine gifts for Christmas from cheap corkscrews, glass charms and pourers to luxury decanters and vintage fine wine.

Although there are over two thousand different wine labels all over Italy, your wine journey can begin on a simpler note - by visiting these three wine making regions.

The blind Paris tastings of 1976 that put Californian wines on the map are revisited in this feel-good movie starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman and Chris Pike.

This lesser known wine region in France is emerging from the shadows of Bordeaux, its more famous neighbour. It has some treasures but you need to seek them out.

'Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!' Addis Ababa version, a glittering French wine-tasting evening at the Sheraton Addis, is definitely 2009's Party of the Year.

This collection of newspaper columns by popular UK Top Gear presenter James May offers car enthusiasts and anyone with a sense of humour an entertaining read.