One of the top ten French wine regions:

Champagne, Alsace, Loire Valley (Vallee de la Loire), Burgundy (Bourgogne), Jura and Savoir (Jura et Savoir), Rhone Valley (Rhone Valley), Bordeaux, Sud-ouest, Languedoc-Roussillon (Languedoc-Roussillon). Bourgogne, Jura et Savoir, Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, Sud-ouest, Languedoc-Roussillo, Provence et Corse, the most recognized French wine regions. The most famous French wine regions are: Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Champagne

Bordeaux is known for its rich red wines.

Burgundy (Bourgogne): known for its light red wines and refreshingly elegant white wines.

Champagne: famous for its world-famous, elegant and romantic sparkling wines.

1, Bordeaux appellation (Bordeaux) - the queen of French wine

Bordeaux appellation of the smooth, Burgundy appellation of the thickness of the Champagne appellation of the fragrance ...... is located in the southwestern part of France's Bordeaux appellation, in order to produce red wine, the taste of the smooth and delicate, very female softness The Bordeaux region is mainly producing red wines with a smooth and elegant taste, which is very feminine and charming, thus it is the "Queen of French wines". The Bordeaux region emphasizes blending. The wines of the Bordeaux region are complex, harmonious and elegant, and are mainly blended from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Dish pairings: grilled meats: beef, lamb.

Several famous wines: Sainte-Emilion, Margaux, Graves, etc.

2, Burgundy (Bourgogne) - the king of French wine

Burgundy wines are honored by the French as "the king of French wine". Burgundy wines are strong and tough, as opposed to the silky smoothness of Bordeaux wines. For most French wine lovers, Burgundy is a synonym for expensive and refined wines. Burgundy is the home of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, which produce wines that are seductive, powerful and varied.

Dish pairings: fish, shellfish, white meat chicken. Veal, beef, roast pork.　　3, Champagne appellation (CHANPAGNE) Champagne region is located about 200 kilometers northeast of Paris, is the most northerly location of France's vineyards. Only sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region can be called "Champagne", other areas of such wines can only be called "sparkling wine" (Sparkling Wine).

Champagne family:

1, rich champagne: strong sensory stimulation, strong flavor, with the aroma of shrubs, spices and red fruit.

②, the spirit of champagne: lively, light, delicate, exudes a plant fragrance and citrus aroma.

3. Full-bodied Champagne: generous, passionate and hazy, with aromas of brioche, cinnamon or honey, often pink Champagne or semi-dry.

④、Magical Champagne: ripe, mellow, with advanced seasoning aromas, which include the aromas of specialty Champagnes and rare labeled wines.

Through the blending of several famous grapes, Champagne is strong and vibrant, with intense aromas.

Dish pairing: sweet dishes, aperitifs, roast chicken and duck and other poultry.

4, Loire Valley ( Vallée de la Loire)

Loire Valley is divided into four appellations. Central appellation (Centre), Turan (Touraine), Anjou (Anjou) and South Special Zone (Nantais).

Nantais is famous for its Muscadet white wines, which are not very strong in character, with high acidity and light flavors, often with white fruit aromas and a hint of minerals. This is a perfect match for all types of mussels and seafood, especially cold seafood dishes.

Anjou

Anjou is famous for its rosé, but the region is also the best producer of Chenin blanc white wine, and near Saumur it produces excellent sparkling wines, as well as fat Cabernet Franc-based reds.

Touraine

Touraine also produces a wide range of wines. The most famous wine regions in the region include Chinon, which produces Cabernet Franc, Bourgueil and St.-Nicolas de Bourgueil, which are some of the finest red wine regions in the Loire. Cabernet Franc is at a good level here, often with a characteristic pencil lead flavor and intense red fruit aromas. The white wines are most famous in Vouvray, where Chenin Blanc is produced, and Montlouis, which is also famous for its sparkling wines.

Centre

This region produces mainly dry Sauvignon Blanc whites, as well as lighter Pinot Noir reds.

Dish pairings: shellfish, fish, poultry (rosé), roast beef (red).

5, the Rhone Valley (Vallée du Rhone) - France's oldest source of wine

Rhone Valley wines are rarely used in new oak barrels, and placed in oak barrels for a very short time. The Rhone Valley is the second largest legally named appellation in France after the Bordeaux region (A.O.C, i.e., Appellation d'Origine Contr?lée, is the highest level of French wine), and the world's second-largest high-quality winemaking region. The famous wines produced in the Rhone region are dominated by the Syrah grape variety, which has been a great success in the world, and are strong, passionate and aromatic.

Dish pairings: beef, pork in sweet/savory broth.

6, Provence (Provence) - the home of rosé

Provence (Provence) is located in the south of France, is France's most important rosé wine producing areas. Provence region is also quite a number of vineyards, in addition to the famous Provence District (Cotes de province) appellation, Aix-en-Provence (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence), Lebeau-Provence (Les Baux-de-Provence), Val district (Coteaux) Varois, Bandol, Bellet, Palette and Cassis are also well known. Unlike red wines, rosés are best served chilled, at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Provence is a great producer of high-quality rosé wines, which are aromatic, powerful and rounded.

Dish pairings: grilled fish, roast lamb.