“The majority of French wines are named after the region where the grapes are grown,” he explains, “and therefore the name of the grape, or grapes, which make the wine aren’t always ...

The French appellation system (AOC or AOP) is crucial as it guarantees the wine’s origin and adherence to regional production standards. Producer: The name of the wine producer or estate ...

Here are several examples of both traditional and innovative French bottlings well ... this estimable Haut-Médoc wine is from a château (whose name means “beautiful pebbles”) dating to ...