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  • Alsace

    Alsace is probably the most original of France's wine-making regions. Ninety percent of vineyards use only one varietal. These varietals are only found in this one region, the grape is usually indicated on the wine label. History Wine production in...

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    4 varietals 13 vineyards 14 wines

  • Burgundy

    Burgundy wines are definitely the most poetic of the French wines. It was in Burgundy where the notion of "terroir" was born 600 years ago. The term is hard to translate, but what it comes down to is having the best varietal for the type of soil, with ...

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    3 varietals 402 vineyards 537 wines

  • Bordeaux

    History The history of the Bordeaux vineyard is unique. The vine itself was brought to most French regions with the settlements of the Romans over 2000 years ago. The poet, Ausone, born in this metropolis of wine, pays homage to it. After the 12th cen...

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    10 varietals 2482 vineyards 5655 wines

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Each wine region has its own specific location, climate, soil, tradition and culture which is what gives each wine its complex and individual identity. Identifying wines by their regions takes us on a journey of discovery to different parts of the world, each with their own unique techniques and traditions of local winemaking.

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