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France's
wine regions have widely different climate and growing conditions,
but after hundreds of years of winemaking, the French have figured out which grapes grow best in each area.
Thus, some of the world's best wines come from France, from
Chardonnays and Viogniers to Cabernets and Syrahs. |
Alsace Wine Route
Located in the Northeastern part of France, the Alsace Wine Route winds from North to South covering over 170 kilometres along the foothills of the Vosges mountains. This region, like bordering Austria and Germany, is known for their dry Rieslings and Gewürztraminer. The website is the official site for the Alsace Wine Route and explains the route, the vineyards and the region.
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Bordeaux Wines
Located in Southwestern France, the Bordeaux region is the largest wine growing area in the country and almost 90 percent of the wine produced is red. The website is the official site for wines from Bordeaux and provides a plethora of knowledge about the region.
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Loire Valley Wines
Situated in the heart of France, the Loire Valley is the third largest viticultural area in France and produces more white wine than any other region in the country. The website explains the region, the wines and proper food pairings for the Loire’s many wines.
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Maison de la France
France’s official bureau of tourism has its own section featuring the country’s various wine regions. The interactive map allows you to explore the different regions of France, learn about its wines and link to other sites for more information. Also featured are news and travel tips.
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R3AP
The Comité de Promotion des Produits Agro-Alimentaire de Rhone-Alpes, R3AP, was created in 1986 through the desire of the three regional Chambers: Agriculture Chamber, Commerce and Industry Chamber and the Trades Chamber. R3AP is present on all fronts in order to promote alimentary products from the Rhone-Alpes region and to help the farmers and companies develop their market share in France and abroad.
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Wines of France
Their website aims to educate wine drinkers on all aspects of French wine production, from appellation regions to winemaking techniques to food pairings. Includes both French and English version.
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Wines of Provence
A complete resource on wines from Provence, this website is a service of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (CIVP), known in the U.S. as the Provence Wine Council. Useful sections include a searchable directory of the region's domaines and labels, a comprehensive guide to rosé, and travel information for Provence.
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