Guide to French Wine

Having a gourmet dinner and not sure what drinks to serve why not consider French wine. When it comes to wine, no country offer you more selection than France with varieties such as white wine, burgundies and champagne with so many varieties their bound to be one that you and your guest will enjoy. 

Wine Selection

When it comes to selecting wine, consider the dishes you will serve before you select the wine. If you are having a luncheon, select a light wine to go with the lunch such as Chardonnay or Chablis. A festive occasion will do nicely with champagne in any variety you prefer. Accompany a fish or steak dinner with a full-bodied wine such as Cabernet and French Bordeaux great choices due to their rich flavor that lingers after you consume. 

French Wine Identification

Read your wine label this way you know if the wine you are holding is the real thing or not. One distinct feature you will find with French wine they not only will indicate made in France, but they also have a coat of arms or logo plus the growing region of the grapes used. When you read your bottle label, look at other features such as the name of the grower and the grower’s address. Look at the alcohol strength as well, usually listed in percentage. 

Wine Region

Many people choose French wine based on the region that produces the wine and many wineries market their wine based on their region as well. This approach to wine works because each region specializes in different flavors and types. Thus, it is difficult to find two wines produce in the same region, but there are exceptions such as Chablis, which comes from two different regions Loire and Bordeaux. The south of France produces by far the largest amount of wine in areas like Bordeaux with popular wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.