Closest to the Atlantic ocean is the maritime region of Nantais, home to the classic dry white wine Muscadet de Sevre et Maine from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. The wines are neutral and crisp, with aromas of green apple and freshly cut grass. The best wines are aged “sur lies” to provide a creamy texture and […]
The Loire makes some of the best white wines of the world. Of course, this has also been said about other French regions as well, like Burgundy for Chardonnay and Alsace for aromatic whites. If you are looking for Sauvignon Blanc – look no further than the Loire Valley. In general, the Loire region probably offers […]
The area is known for making aromatic, richly-textured white wines.
Oh beautiful fresh and fruity Beaujolais! Though this can be said of most Beaujolais, not all are created equal and this region shows an incredible range of styles – due to location and winemaking techniques. The Beaujolais region is a continuation of Burgundy. Here Pinot Noir gives way to Gamay growing on limestone soils. Beaujolais […]
This region of Southern France is centred around and named after the town of Macon. The landscape consists of rolling limestone hills with warmer-than-average temperatures and lower rainfall. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are still the main players (although red Gamay grapes are also planted here) and create the wines of Macon AC and Macon Superieur […]
South of Cote d’Or are the vineyards of Cote Chalonnaise. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes ripen more quickly here and tend to be softer and less complex than the prestigious wines of the golden slope. This region also offers excellent value and there are always hidden gems to be found. Villages of the Cote Chalonnaise: […]
This is the heart of Burgundy and divided into two distinct regions. The Cote de Nuits to the north produces the fullest, long-living Pinot Noirs and home to all but one of this region’s Grand Cru appellations. Cote de Beaune in the south on the other hand produces some of the best dry wines in the world made […]
In this northern region of Burgundy, Chardonnay grapes grow in prized Kimeridgean limestone- a fossilized oyster bed. This unique soil combined with the region’s northern climate and cooler location, produces a style of wine that is very clean, crisp and mineral. Chablis is characterized by citrus and green fruit- never dominated by oak. The region […]
