Need a place to start in getting to know French wines? Here is your cheat sheet for the major regions, their grapes, and their attributes, as well as labeling terms. We're taking a snapshot look at Champagne, Burgundy, including Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Rhône, Alsace, and the Loire.

This handy Cheat Sheet for French wines includes how to pronounce the names and read the labels, and the grapes used to make them.

2016年3月11日 · The original French Wine Cheat Sheet was one of the first wine cheat sheets I ever made, more than 3 years ago. I've gotten better at it since then! Here's the new and improved version.

2022年8月4日 · French wines might be described as earthy or mineral—which means they taste a little like dirt, chalk, or mushrooms. Today we'll cover a few of the major regions that you should know. Sub-regions: Chablis, Cote d'Or, Cote Chalonnaise, the Mâcon, Beaujolais. Common red wine grapes: Pinot Noir, Gamay (for Beaujolais).

2013年2月9日 · For the Introduction to French Wine class that I taught last week, I developed a one-page cheat sheet for the major regions, grape varieties, and appellations. I've found this information extremely useful when buying French wine, so hopefully it will help you branch out and try something new!

French wines are celebrated worldwide for their exceptional quality and their distinct expression of terroir - an intricate interplay of environmental factors and local traditions that give each wine its unique character. From the refined Pinot Noir of Burgundy to Bordeaux's robust Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends, French wines encompass a ...

2018年8月26日 · Wine cheat sheet, food pairings – the basics. We’re not talking ten course tasting menus here, just the basics. What to order with: Sweet food – a wine with as much sugar. Sweetness in food decreases the taste of fruitiness and sweetness in wine. There’s a reason they’re called dessert wines. Salty food – pretty much everything, yay!

By popular demand from our wine club members, here is our beginner’s guide to French wine. Read on to discover what makes France one of the most important winemaking countries in the world and which delicious French wines you need to try.

Cheat Sheet to French Wine Labels Red Burgundy - If someone ever tells you they are drinking "Red Burgundy" it means they are drinking Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region. This is cult-favourite Pinot and arguably some of the best and most classic expressions of …

Remember these helpful hints when you hit the wine shop: No one in the world knows everything about wine. Smart people aren’t afraid to ask “dumb” questions. The purpose of wine is to be enjoyed. Expensive doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll enjoy it more. I am my own best judge of wine quality. Most wines are good wines. Experimentation is ...