{"id":27896,"date":"2021-03-10T17:09:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T23:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=27896"},"modified":"2021-05-12T14:12:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T19:12:28","slug":"wine-regions-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Wine Regions in France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The wine regions of France are undoubtedly&nbsp;some of the best and most famous in the world. France and wines are two things that have always gone hand and hand.  Just to realize the sheer scale of what we are talking about, here are a few wine related numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>France is the 2nd Wine consumers in the world after the USA (4.7bn -3.7bn bottles) with a population of only 67M vs 329M)<\/li><li>11% of France surface is dedicated to wine (that\u2019s nearly the surface area of West Virginia with 23100 sq mi)<\/li><li>1 farm out of 5 produces wine<\/li><li>There are 85000 wine producers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"27906\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/wine-regions-france\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wine-regions-france\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france.jpg\" alt=\"12 Best Wine Regions in France | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-528x297.jpg 528w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-regions-france-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post was sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret Food Tours<\/a>. Photos from Pixabay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the major wine regions in France all share similarities. These include being located South of Paris and being on the path of a major river.&nbsp; There are 11 wine regions with 101 sub-regions in France.  We\u2019ll put aside the Champagne region as calling it wine would be like calling Foie Gras merely a \u201cp\u00e2t\u00e9\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">WHAT IS IN THIS POST<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b0caeb73f7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b0caeb73f7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#Best_Wine_Regions_in_France\" title=\"Best Wine Regions in France\">Best Wine Regions in France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#1_AlsaceLorraine_Wine_Region\" title=\"1. Alsace\/Lorraine Wine Region\">1. Alsace\/Lorraine Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#2_Juras_Gold\" title=\"2. Jura\u2019s Gold\">2. Jura\u2019s Gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#3_Burgundy_France\" title=\"3. Burgundy, France\">3. Burgundy, France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#4_Beaujolais_Wine_Region\" title=\"4. Beaujolais Wine Region\">4. Beaujolais Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#5_Savoy_Wine_Region\" title=\"5. Savoy Wine Region\">5. Savoy Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#6_Rhone_Valley\" title=\"6. Rhone Valley\">6. Rhone Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#7_Provence_and_Corsica_Wine_Region\" title=\"7. Provence and Corsica Wine Region\">7. Provence and Corsica Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#8_Languedoc_Roussillon_Wine_Region\" title=\"8. Languedoc Roussillon Wine Region\">8. Languedoc Roussillon Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#9_Land_of_the_cabernets_wines_in_South_West_France\" title=\"9. Land of the cabernets wines in South West France\">9. Land of the cabernets wines in South West France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#10_Bordeau_Wine_Region\" title=\"10. Bordeau Wine Region\">10. Bordeau Wine Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#11_Loire_Valley\" title=\"11. Loire Valley\">11. Loire Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#The_12th_Region\" title=\"The 12th Region\">The 12th Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#Fun_fact_about_wine_school\" title=\"Fun fact about wine &amp; school\">Fun fact about wine &amp; school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/#French_Wine_Pairing_Tips\" title=\"French Wine Pairing Tips\">French Wine Pairing Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Wine_Regions_in_France\"><\/span><strong>Best Wine Regions in France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_AlsaceLorraine_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>1. Alsace\/Lorraine Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in the East by the German border, we have the Alsace\/Lorraine Region, known for its exceptional white wine <em>c\u00e9page<\/em>, they produce great Riesling &amp; Gewurztraminer wines. The subtleness of the flavors makes them perfect partners to most seafood and a great many lightly flavored cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>C\u00e9page<\/em>&nbsp;is a French term which means the variety of a grapevine or varietal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Juras_Gold\"><\/span><strong>2. Jura\u2019s Gold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading South we reach the mountainous region of the Jura to find the \u201cJura\u2019s Gold\u201d known as le Vin Jaune (the yellow wine).  Made out of the unique savagnin <em>c\u00e9page<\/em> this typical wine dates back to the Gauls period (before 5th Century AD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creamy poultry stews or trouts are its soulmates but it stands its ground to accompany Foie Gras as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"27911\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/wine-3646190_1280\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"12 Best Wine Regions in France | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-3646190_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Burgundy_France\"><\/span><strong>3. Burgundy, France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the valley opposite to Jura, we have the Burgundy Region and probably one of the cornerstones of Red Wine with countless awards winning pinot noir among which probably the most famous and expensive one: the Roman\u00e9 Conti ($582000 for a bottle from 1945).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But red wine is not its only strength, Chardonnay <em>c\u00e9page<\/em> used in the Chablis creates a fantastic white wine or a bubbly.  Burgundy wines are extremely versatile and match countless types of dishes which is also why they trust podiums and competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Beaujolais_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>4. Beaujolais Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same area, we have the Beaujolais Region, known for \u2026. The Beaujolais wine.  Probably the best known wine in the world among non-wine aficionados with the much awaited yearly release of the Beaujolais Nouveau. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you see a cured meat platter Beaujolais wine is not very far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"27912\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/wine-2569569_1280\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wine-2569569_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"12 Best French Wine Areas | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wine-2569569_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Savoy_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>5. Savoy Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From there we can see the Alps foothills and the Savoy Region.  It is probably one of the smallest wine regions in France, but it produces high quality dry white wines that are a great accompaniment to the local food based on cheese fondues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rhone_Valley\"><\/span><strong>6. Rhone Valley<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We then reach the famous Rhone Valley down to the Mediterranean, pathway of the Roman Legions to conquer the Gauls.  It\u2019s one of the oldest wine regions of France and the home of the famous Chateauneuf du Pape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhone Valley region\u2019s wines are best suited for starters or cheese platters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Provence_and_Corsica_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>7. Provence and Corsica Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing area, we have Provence and Corsica and the domination of Ros\u00e9 that alone represents 50% of the wine produced.  And no, Ros\u00e9 is not made by blending white and red grapes together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of the winemaking process you have the maceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No maceration creates white wine<\/li><li>Up to 6h and you get ros\u00e9 wine<\/li><li>From 4 days to a month you have red wine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a matter of fact, you can produce white wine from red grapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enjoy your chilled Ros\u00e9 with olives, a grilled fish, or with some salad during a hot day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/france\/provence-french-riviera-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provence Road trip Itineray<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"27909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/vineyard-4085623_1280\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vineyard-4085623_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"12 Best Wine Areas in France | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vineyard-4085623_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Languedoc_Roussillon_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>8. Languedoc Roussillon Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the shore westward we have the Languedoc Roussillon Region, home of the famous Syrah and Grenache <em>c\u00e9page<\/em>.  Bringing fuller flavors without the tannin charge of the Bordeaux wines, beef, and lamb roast are the perfect match for the reds while seafood and goat milk cheeses will accompany the whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our short but sweet time in ochre colored town of <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/france\/roussillon-provence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roussillon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Land_of_the_cabernets_wines_in_South_West_France\"><\/span><strong>9. Land of the cabernets wines in South West France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuck between the Pyrenees mountain range and the Bordeaux region up North, the South West Region is the land of the cabernets wines.  But this region also has the widest range of <em>c\u00e9page<\/em>&nbsp;and wine types, there is literally a wine for everyone there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best pairing with cabernets are meats like the duck, roasted, preserved, geezers, foie gras for each and every dish you will have a wine to match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Bordeau_Wine_Region\"><\/span><strong>10. Bordeau Wine Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Atlantic coast, the Bordeau Region is the kingdom of Merlot <em>c\u00e9page<\/em>.&nbsp; The land is composed of no less than 8650 ch\u00e2teaux vineyards along with the famous&nbsp;P\u00e9trus, Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Margaux, Latour, Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild all spread between Bordeaux and the M\u00e9doc region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the rarest and finest red wines are produced there. But it could have been very different after the Phylloxera epidemic wiped out the entire \u201cVitis vinifera\u201d, the common grape vine, in 1875.  The salvation of the wine production was owed to the repatriation of the grapes from the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"27910\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/vines-2546056_1280\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vines-2546056_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-1024x768.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"12 Popular Wine Regions in France | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vines-2546056_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Loire_Valley\"><\/span><strong>11. Loire Valley<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least the largest wine region of France, the Loire Valley, also known as the other Champagne region due to its ever-improving production of quality bubbly from Chardonnay <em>c\u00e9page<\/em>.  Sauvignon, Cabernet, Gamay and Pinot (gris and noir) are but a few of the <em>c\u00e9page<\/em> composing this treasure chest of wines and flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loire Valley wines will nicely accompany any poultry dishes, fishes and cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_12th_Region\"><\/span><strong>The 12th Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have just mentioned the existing regions but as we write this, the world we live in is changing, global warming is affecting us but it\u2019s even more true in the vegetal world. Here we have a surprisingly interesting collateral effect from the warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, more and more people have been looking to purchase lands up and downstream of <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/memories-3-days-paris-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paris<\/a> on the Seine river shores. The rumor has it that it will become a new wine region as with the temperature steadily rising, the formerly unsuitable region for wine might become a new Eldorado.  This will not happen tomorrow but give or take 5 or 10 years and you might pop the cork of Seine Valley wine. So keep an eye out for it&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_fact_about_wine_school\"><\/span><strong>Fun fact about wine &amp; school<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 1956 a decision was taken by the National Education Ministry and the Public Health Ministry, a decision that would concern tens of thousands of French people and undoubtedly influence their future.  Wine was banned from school cafeterias between kindergarten and 5th grade, replacing the jugs of wine (sometimes watered down) with jugs of water or milk, Middle and High School were caught up by the same decision in 1981 when the last glass of wine was served to a 6th grader \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-attachment-id=\"27913\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/wine-regions-in-france\/attachment\/botti-329375_1280\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,850\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"botti-329375_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-1024x680.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-1024x680.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"12 Best Wine Regions in France | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-27913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/botti-329375_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"French_Wine_Pairing_Tips\"><\/span><strong>French Wine Pairing Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without being an expert in wines here are three guidelines for enjoying a good wine with your meal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Natural pairing or Terroir pairing:<\/strong> choose a wine from the same region of your dish and cheese<\/li><li><strong>Intensity pairing:<\/strong> you don\u2019t want one to overwhelm the other, i.e pick a Sauvignon or a Riesling for your oysters and a Syrah-Grenache for your bbq or the other way around<\/li><li><strong>Contrast pairing:<\/strong> pick a wine which aromas will pair with your food, sweet and salty, tannic and spicy (as in spices), sweet and spicy (as in hot)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the wine regions of France are undoubtedly\u00a0some of <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/best-countries-in-europe-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best in Europe<\/a> and most famous in the world. We highly\u00a0recommend you visit them when you come to France and our wine experts would be delighted to tell you (and taste with you) all about these French wines, on our 5 Star rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food and wine tours<\/a>. See you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/french-pastries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 French Pastries you MUST try when visiting France<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/navigating-napa-silveradoresort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting the wine country of Napa with kids<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/africa\/south-africa\/mont-rochelle-franschhoek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont Rochelle Franschhoek: A wine country stay near Cape Town<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CONNECT WITH US<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-style-pill-shape is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  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