We're Talking France!

France is one of the world's great wine-producing countries, with an extraordinary diversity of regions, grape varieties and winemaking traditions. From the elegant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of Bourgogne to the blends of Bordeaux, the sparkling wines of Champagne and the fresh whites of the Loire Valley, every region has its own identity. Travel south and you'll find the sun-drenched vineyards of the Rhône, Languedoc and Provence producing everything from powerful reds to crisp rosés and vibrant Mediterranean whites.

While France is home to many of the world's most famous wines, it's also full of independent growers making brilliant bottles at every price point. Traditional family estates sit alongside organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention producers, offering styles that range from classic and age-worthy to fresh, approachable and full of character.

Bottles We'd Run To

Thierry Richoux Irancy Pinot Noir

Thierry Richoux Irancy Pinot Noir

 Chateau Le Puy Emilien 2021

Chateau Le Puy Emilien 2021

 Chateau Maison Neuve Cuvée Prestige

Chateau Maison Neuve Cuvée Prestige

 Chateau Yvonne Saumur Champigny La Folie 2023

Chateau Yvonne Saumur Champigny La Folie 2023

 Le Petit Chat Malin Rosé

Le Petit Chat Malin Rosé

Places We'd Start Looking

French Wine

French Wine

French wine spans some of the world’s most influential wine regions, from Burgundy and Champagne to the Loi...

 Wines of Alsace

Wines of Alsace

Tucked between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine, Alsace is home to some of France's most characterful and food-frie...

 Wines of Bordeaux

Wines of Bordeaux

Bordeaux produces everything from structured Cabernet blends and elegant Merlot-based reds to mineral whites and age-...

 Loire Valley

Loire Valley

Loire Valley wine combines freshness, acidity and regional diversity across everything from Sauvignon Blanc and Cheni...

 Bourgogne Wines

Bourgogne Wines

Bourgogne remains one of the world’s defining wine regions, producing benchmark expressions of Pinot Noir a...

Producers We'd Look To

Le Puy

Le Puy

 Domaine Marc Colin

Domaine Marc Colin

 Le Petit Chat

Le Petit Chat

 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet

Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet

 Domaine Berthollier Chignin

Domaine Berthollier Chignin

Further Reading

Domaine Marc Colin: Precision White Burgundy from Saint-Aubin

Domaine Marc Colin: Precision White Burgundy from Saint-Aubin

 Le Puy, Bordeaux.

Le Puy, Bordeaux.

Where We'd Go

Chez Jules

Recipes

Aligoté & Goats Cheese Tart

Aligoté & Goats Cheese Tart

 Syrah & Aubergine

Syrah & Aubergine

 White Bourgogne & Potato & Leek Gratin

White Bourgogne & Potato & Leek Gratin

 Rosé with Courgette & Ricotta Galette

Rosé with Courgette & Ricotta Galette