French Wine

As part of their worldwide program of wine presentations, members of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux conduct a tasting event in Geneva.

Nov 14, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Buying vintage wines may sound like a high risk strategy, but complete novices can safely invest in fine wine from Bordeaux by using a specialist wine investment company.

Nov 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

In the foothills of the French Alps, Savoie offers a wide range of quality wines, on a par with the finest vintages in the country.

Nov 3, 2009 - Solange Hando

Picking the right food to go with any wine is hard, this article aims to provide a generalized list of foods that match a bottle of bubbly.

Oct 27, 2009 - Graeme Hay

The sparkling Blanquette de Limoux is an elegant affordable wine from the South of France, ideal for Christmas and year round celebrations.

Oct 1, 2009 - Solange Hando

Yellow wine - slightly oxidized and resembling sherry in taste - is acquiring more and more fans internationally, not least thanks to an annual festival celebrating it.

Sep 27, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Taking a brief look at how the famous soils of the Champagne region were formed by going back in time to the cretaceous beginnings of this celebrated terroir.

Jul 9, 2009 - Robin Akhurst

On the south end of Burgundy, France lies the Beaujolais wine region. The hillsides of this region is laddened with vines that produce vibrant, early drinking wines

Jul 8, 2009 - Jacqueline Chambliss

Rosé wines have a long history in France and are finally beginning to recover from the negative associations with "Blush" and "Rosé" marketing gimmicks of the past.

Jun 30, 2009 - Dynise Basore

The good health of the French results from procyanidin in red wine rather than resveratrol. Red Wines low in sugar and alcohol from Southwest France are the best source.

Apr 27, 2009 - John Yarlott

Wines from the lower part of the Rhone River Valley provide wine enthusiasts with delicious alternatives to the pricier offerings from other areas of France.

Apr 7, 2009 - Christopher Cooper

Tannat is a minor red wine variety that deserves to be better known. Tannat wines contain compounds that could protect drinkers from number of cardiovascular problems.

Mar 3, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines.

Feb 27, 2009 - Darby Higgs

This lesser known wine region in France is emerging from the shadows of Bordeaux, its more famous neighbour. It has some treasures but you need to seek them out.

Feb 23, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Has anyone ever taken a bath in champagne? How many bubbles are in a bottle? The answers are here.

Feb 12, 2009 - Cynthia Riede

Wines from Bordeaux include everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines of the world.

Dec 31, 2008 - Ellen Wilson

Discusses the five-tiered growth classification system which ranks Bordeaux wines from high to low.

Dec 31, 2008 - Ellen Wilson

Those bubbles may enchant, but there is a science behind the mystery and beauty of champagne's effervescence.

Dec 17, 2008 - Cynthia Riede

Winemaker Guilhem Dardé has blended fantasy and reality in a new wine that tastes quite aged.

Dec 11, 2008 - Ellen Wilson

Making a vintage Champagne requires scientific artistry, agricultural technique, and a little luck

Dec 9, 2008 - Ellen Wilson

Only sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France may be truly called "Champagne."

Dec 9, 2008 - Ellen Wilson

In France, when the first wine harvest reaches restaurants, people celebrate. Find out about the wine behind the celebrations and how it got to be such a big event.

Nov 20, 2008 - Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.

Oct 24, 2008 - Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

Since its establishment in 1776, Louis Roederer has made champagnes that are the preference of dignitaries, celebrities and anyone who appreciates a very fine wine.

Oct 19, 2008 - Tara O'Leary

Champagne has all the complexity and intricacy of still wine, so why not enjoy it throughout a meal?

Oct 13, 2008 - Tara O'Leary