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| France's
wine regions have widely different climate and growing conditions,
but after hundreds of years of winemaking, the French have
pretty much figured out which grapes grow best in each area.
Thus, some of the world's best wines come from France, from
Chardonnays and Viogniers to Cabernets and Syrahs.
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Loire
Valley Wines
Situated in the heart of France, the Loire Valley
is the third largest viticultural area in France and produces more
white wine than any other region in the country. The website explains
the region, the wines and proper food pairings for the Loire’s
many wines.
Maison
de la France
France’s official bureau of tourism has its
own section featuring the country’s various wine regions.
The interactive map allows you to explore the different regions
of France, learn about its wines and link to other sites for more
information. Also featured are news and travel tips.
R3AP
The Comité de Promotion des Produits Agro-Alimentaire de
Rhone-Alpes, R3AP, was created in 1986 through the desire of the
three regional Chambers: Agriculture Chamber, Commerce and Industry
Chamber and the Trades Chamber. R3AP is present on all fronts in
order to promote alimentary products from the Rhone-Alpes region
and to help the farmers and companies develop their market share
in France and abroad.
Wines of France
Their website aims to educate wine drinkers on all
aspects of French wine production, from appellation regions to winemaking
techniques to food pairings. Includes both French and English version
of website.
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