What are the 5 famous regions of wines in France?

What are the 5 famous regions of wines in France?

The main wine areas of the French wine region map are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhône, Provence and Corsica.

Where is the Rhône wine region?

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The Rhône is one of the classic French wine regions. It starts in central France, just south of Lyon, stretching almost to the Mediterranean Sea. The region comprises many storied appellations (defined areas with legally mandated grapes and wine styles) that take their name from communes along the river.

Is the Rhone Valley in Burgundy?

Burgundy is located north of the Rhone in the slopes and valleys of the Saone River, a tributary of the Rhone. Both regions produce superb wines with evident differences. Enjoying warmer and sunnier climate, Rhone wines are typically bigger, fuller than Burgundy wines.

Is Chateauneuf du Pape north or south Rhône?

While Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the original cru of the Southern Rhône, advances in viticulture and winemaking have blurred the lines between the appellation and its lesser-known and less expensive neighbors.

What is the largest wine region in France?

Bordeaux is the largest region in terms of quality wine production, where many of the world’s most expensive wines are made. The Burgundy (Bourgogne) region also makes some of the most highly-sought wines, but these are made in miniscule quantities compared to Bordeaux, so their rarity also adds to their value.

What is the best wine region in France?

5 of the best wine regions of France

1. Champagne. Let’s face it…
2. Burgundy. Burgundy, which stretches from south of Paris to north of Lyon, has the most appellations in France.
3. Bordeaux.
4. The Loire Valley. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley is surely one of France’s most beautiful regions.
5. Alsace.

Is Chateauneuf du Pape a Rhône wine?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France’s southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wine, largely made from the classic southern Rhône grape trio of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Is Bordeaux in Rhône?

Bordeaux is located in Western France while the Rhone Valley is located in the Southeast. Red Rhone wines typically consist of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah while white Rhones contain Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne and others.

How do you say Rhône in French?

(Côtes du) Rhône – [coat-doo-RONE] – For God’s sake, DO NOT pronounce the “s” in Côtes! Encompasses the valley surrounding the Rhône river, broken into “northern” and “southern” parts, with over 90 percent of wine production carried out in the southern half.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape a Bordeaux?

Most red Bordeaux wines blend traditional Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec without any restrictions. Chateauneuf du Pape’s regulations allow for up to 13 grapes, eight red and five white, to be used to make the wine.

What wine is similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Try the Réserve des Hospitaliers Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône Villages from a vineyard located in the same area as Châteauneuf-du-Pape that also exhibits delicious rich, ripe and spicy flavours.

Where is the Rhone wine region in France?

Click on map to zoom the map. The Rhône Valley is home to some of the best Southern French viticulture, with red wine production dominating. It is a very diverse region, stretching over 200Km from Vienne (30Km south of Lyon) in the North to Avignon in the South.

Where to go on vacation in the Rhone valley?

The Rhône makes for a fascinating vacation destination with numerous historic cities nearby; Lyon, Vienne, Avignon as well as gorgeous medieval villages (Menerbes, Gordes, Rousillon) scattered throughout the stunning countryside. For more information on a luxurious trip through The Rhône please see our Rhône Wine Tours.

Which is the main wine producing region in France?

The main wine producing regions are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhône, Provence and Corsica (cf. our wine region maps below).

How many Crus are there in the Rhone valley?

In no particular order: These 17 distinctive crus of the Rhône Valley – 8 in the north and 9 in the south – truly express their individual “terroir” and are responsible for about 20% of the Rhône wine production. Diois AOP (bonus! local, but not on the Rhône river)