You have always dreamed of making luxury wine tourism in france ? Browse the major French wine regions and become a wine professional.
Bordeaux
With its 119 000 ha and 60 appellations, the Bordeaux region is the largest vineyard of French AOC.The main grapes of the region are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (red), Muscadelle, Semillon and Cabernet (white). Of all the major wine regions, Bordeaux produces the best quality with a consistent basis . That may be why Bordeaux is still one of the best showcases of French wine.The Bordeaux region has different rankings that reward both the quality of the soil and the work. The best known are the "1855 classification", "classification of Graves", "Saint-Emilion classification" and the "classification of the Médoc Cru Bourgeois".
Burgundy
Burgundy is divided into 5 sub-regions : Chablis and Yonne, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, the Mâconnais and the Cote Chalonnaise. Geographical, climatic and geological location is ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which are the main grapes of the region. Note that other grapes like Gamay (in the Mâconnais), Aligoté (around the vineyard) contribute to the development of Burgundy wines. The Pinot Gris,Sauvignon, Sacy, Melon and burgundy Caesar also within the development of Burgundy wines. Burgundy is highly fragmented, and gives the impression of great complexity. That's why the Burgundian have created the "climates".
Alsace
Great wine region , it produces : Sylvaner , Pinot Blanc , Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris , Gewurztraminer , Pinot Black , Edelzwicker , Gentil and Crémant .
Provence
Provence is home to an exceptional variety of wines. Specialist fruity rosé wines and generous Provencal vineyard also produces robust reds red , white and loose , of great delicacy : the Côtes de Provence , Bandol, etc.
Champagne
It has only one name. Formerly the champagne accompanied the coronation of the kings of France , today this type of wine knows a worldwide success and accompanies the festive moments of many enthusiasts. Often copied , the name Champagne is protected , no wine produced beyond the borders of the appellation has the right to wear the famous sesame "Champagne" .
