Friday, October 9, 2009

LOIRE

This region is located along the banks of Loire river which is the longest and one of the most beautiful rivers of France. Loire wines sometimes are collectively known as “ Vins de la loire” which includes red, white & rose wines , ranging in quality from poor to great. 

ALSACE

This region is located along the Rhine river which flows across Germany. This region produces some good quality white wines which are France’s answer to the German Rhine & Mosell wines. Riesling is the main grape variety used for making the wines.

CHAMPAGNE

This region produces the world’s best sparkling wine which is named after the region i.e. “CHAMPAGNE”. The word Champagne can only be associated to a sparkling wine, if
a)It is produced within the region of Champagne and
b)It is manufactured by using the “ Methode Champagnoise”. 

1.MONTAGNE DE REIMS
2.VALLEE DE LA MARNE
3.CÔTE DE BLANCS
4.CÔTE DE SEZANNE
5.AUBE 

RHONE

This region is named after the river which flows through it. Rhone produces good white & red wines.

1.COTE ROTIE
2.HERMITAGE
3.CHATEAU NEUF-DU-PAPE
 

BURGUNDY

This region is also known as “The heart of France” and is famous for the fine quality red, white & sparkling burgundies produced here.   

1.CHABLIS
2.COTE  D’OR
3.MACONNAISE
4.BEAUJOLAIS
5.CHALLONAISE