France

The country of France has been making wine for centuries. Vintners have been perfecting their processes for hundreds of years and some of the best wines in the world come out of France.

France is home to over two million acres of vineyards and produces over five million metric tons of wine every year…that's a lot of bottles from which to choose. Even the most experienced connoisseurs can find themselves overwhelmed with the number of choices. If you're just getting into tasting wines from France, it's best to stick bottles from the main wine producing regions of:

• Bordeaux
• Burgundy
• Languedoc-Roussillon
• Loire Valley
• Rhone Valley

Once you've had your fill of French wines from its five main regions, try moving onto the many sub-regions. Learning about French wines one region at a time helps any wine drinker to learn about how the terroir affects the flavor and bouquet of different varietals of French wine.

Really, you can begin your French wine exploration anywhere you please. If you want a little background information before you buy a bottle of French wine, consider the following informative articles:

• Types of French Wines
• French Wine Regions
• French Wine

Once you've got a little French wine knowledge on your side, it's time to choose a bottle…or two. If you don't have time to wander about at your local wine merchant, LTK has some ideas for you. Check out:

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