For hundreds of years, France basked in the reputation of being the world's greatest producer of wines. Today, that reputation is being rivalled by other wine-growing nations on four continents, and the French wine industry is facing new challenges. Since the low of 2003, the French wine industry has been trying to reinvent itself, producing new wines for a changing world and European market, while continuing to provide the world's greatest wines, produced on estates with perfect conditions and centuries of winegrowing tradition. For those who know how to choose, and know something about wines, France still offers some of the greatest wines, with the greatest variety, and - yes ! - excellent value for money, even from the main wine areas
| Grape type | Wine type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Petite Sirah | Red | 3-5 years |
| most Cabernet franc | Red | 5-10 years |
| most Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | 10-20 years |
| Chenin Blanc | White | 1-3 years |
You can see on this Wine Regions in France Map just how many options you have to explore, taste and experience good French Wine. The French Wine Regions list, with the must-sees, is the following: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, Loire Valley, Côtes du Rhône, Languedoc – Roussillon, Alsace, Champagne. You can find more detailed information about French regions growing grapes under this link:
