{"title":"French Wine: Generous Rhône Reds, Structured Bordeaux, Silky Burgundy and Muscat from Sweet to Bone-Dry","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Wine: A Buyer's Guide by Region and Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/image_90.webp?v=1790277841\" alt='An editorial lifestyle photograph on a wooden table featuring the \"Mr. D Wine Merchant French Wine Buyer’s Guide\" blue hardcover book in sharp focus. Beside it stands a bottle of Château Margaux Bordeaux red wine, a filled wine glass, French cheeses on a slate board, walnuts, a vintage corkscrew, and a map of France.' style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"159\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCriterion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea country of wine regions where the label usually names the place, not the grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere I start people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Rhône: immediate pleasure, and it teaches how French wine works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you like Cabernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux. Pinot Noir or Chardonnay: Burgundy. Syrah: the Rhône. Freshness: the Loire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux and Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea tailored suit and a silk shirt: structure versus finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea set of rules connecting a wine to a place; not a quality score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscat, two faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet and fortified in Beaumes-de-Venise; dry and fresh in Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deciding question\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"What are you eating?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome French wine is overpriced, but French wine isn't overrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI visited Burgundy in the early 1990s and Bordeaux years later. Both were incredible, and completely different. Burgundy was full of small, fragmented wineries. Bordeaux was châteaux surrounded by huge stretches of land. Both have their magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat contrast is the best introduction to French wine I know. You don't need to memorize the map. Tell me what you drink, and I'll translate the place into a style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is French Wine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench wine is wine from a country of distinct regions, each with its own grapes, climate and rules, and the label usually names the place rather than the grape. That single habit is what makes French wine feel difficult, and once you understand it, most of the difficulty goes away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bottle from Burgundy might say Volnay instead of Pinot Noir. A Bordeaux might say Pauillac instead of Cabernet Sauvignon. A white from the Loire might say Sancerre instead of Sauvignon Blanc. The place is the headline, because in France the place is supposed to tell you the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common mistake I see is assuming French wine is either expensive, complicated, or both. The famous names are expensive. But France is enormous, and there is value everywhere you pay for the wine and not for the reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why I always say the same thing to a new customer: you don't need to understand the label. Just tell me what you normally drink. My job as the merchant is to translate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you like Cabernet, I can take you toward Bordeaux. If you like Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, Burgundy. If you like Syrah or richer, spicier reds, the Rhône. If you want freshness and acidity, the Loire. That one conversation replaces a whole textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Start with French Wine: The Rhône\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd start with the Rhône, because it's the easiest region to use as a bridge without making French wine feel intimidating. A good Rhône wine gives you immediate pleasure: fruit, spice and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it still introduces the ideas that matter in France: place, appellation, grape varieties, and the fact that a wine doesn't need to be labeled by grape to make sense. You learn how French wine works while you're enjoying the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy first question here is simple: do you like your reds more generous and spicy, or more elegant and savory? Generous and spicy points to the Southern Rhône, where Grenache-based blends dominate. Elegant and savory points to the Syrah of the Northern Rhône. Our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/rhone\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhône collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not start somewhere else? Bordeaux can feel formal to a beginner. Burgundy gets complicated quickly. The Loire is so diverse that it's hard to learn one lesson from it. The Rhône gives you pleasure first and education second, which is the right order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with the Rhône, then let your palate decide where we go next. That's how I've introduced French wine to customers for years, and it works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Neighbor Worth Knowing: Château Simone in Provence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Simone is a historic Provence estate that works with many of the same Mediterranean grapes as the Southern Rhône. We carry its Palette Rouge and Palette Blanc, and they're a good next step once the Rhône makes sense to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has been in the Rougier family since 1830, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chateau-simone.fr\/en\/history\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits own history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traces vines on the site back much further. Its reds draw on Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, and its white is built mostly on Clairette. You'll find more from the region in our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/provence\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvence collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopoldo's Insight: A French Label Is a Map, Not a Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the idea that you need to know French wine before you're allowed to drink French wine. That's my job as the merchant. You tell me what you like and what you want to spend, and I'll translate the label for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you see it that way, the French label stops looking like a test and starts becoming a map. The place name isn't there to exclude you. It's there to tell you what the wine is likely to taste like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second mistake I see is the opposite one. People assume that because a bottle is French, it's automatically sophisticated, or automatically better than a wine from Spain, Italy, Chile or California. It isn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo don't get into French wine because you think you're supposed to. What France does exceptionally well is teach you about place. That's the reason to explore it, not prestige.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you take one thing from this guide, make it this: start with what you already like, and let France show you where it comes from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AOC System, Explained Simply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAOC, or Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, is a set of rules connecting a wine to a place. It defines where the grapes come from, which grapes are allowed and how the wine is made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simplest analogy is Champagne. Everyone knows Champagne is a specific place with rules about grapes, production and origin. Every AOC works the same way, just with less fame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Simone is a good example of how specific an AOC can get. Palette, its appellation near Aix-en-Provence, is one of France's smallest.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winewithseth.com\/winewiki\/palette-aoc-chateau-simone-monopole\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt covers only about 43 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was recognized in 1948, and Château Simone farms roughly half of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's the honest part. AOC is not a guarantee that you're going to love the wine, and it isn't a quality score. It tells you where the wine is from and the rules it followed. The producer still matters enormously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why my habit is to read a French label in a fixed order: the place first, to know the style, and the producer second, to know the quality. The price comes last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need to memorize French geography. Tell me what you like, and I'll translate the place into a style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux vs. Burgundy: Structure or Finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux gives you structure and depth. Burgundy gives you perfume and finesse. My first question to anyone choosing between them is exactly that: do you want structure and depth, or perfume and finesse?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux usually means cassis, plum, cedar, tobacco and graphite, something with architecture. Burgundy usually means cherry, raspberry, flowers, earth and mushrooms, sometimes something almost tea-like: more delicate, while still having enormous complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy way of putting it: Bordeaux is a tailored suit, and Burgundy is a silk shirt. One gives you structure and definition. The other moves more freely and reveals itself differently as you drink it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI saw that difference on the ground. In Burgundy, in the early 1990s, I saw small, fragmented wineries, one family working a few parcels here and there. In Bordeaux, I saw châteaux with large estates around them. The way the land is owned shows up in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy's fragmentation is one reason it varies so much from bottle to bottle. Bordeaux's large estates are one reason it can be more consistent. Neither region is one single style, though. A mature Bordeaux can be surprisingly elegant, and a Burgundy can be more structured than you'd expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen I ask the question that usually settles it: \"What are you eating?\" A ribeye or lamb points to Bordeaux. Roast chicken, duck, mushrooms or salmon points to Burgundy. Explore our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/burgundy-red\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered Burgundy collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Big Names: Loire, Champagne, Beaujolais and Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance is undervalued almost everywhere people aren't looking. The Rhône, the Loire, Beaujolais, Alsace and the Languedoc all give you serious wine without the price of the most famous names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Loire is my answer for freshness and acidity. It's also the easiest place to find a fair price on bright whites like Sancerre and on lighter reds. Our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoire collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Champagne, I look at the producer, not just the category. We carry Laherte Frères, including the Les Empreintes Brut Nature, a family grower house that farms its own vineyards and makes its own wine. I explain that approach in detail in my\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/grower-champagnes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrower Champagne guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaujolais is where I first learned that fruity and serious aren't opposites. I cover it separately in my\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/gamay\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGamay guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, because the crus deserve their own map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChablis deserves a mention too. It's technically part of Burgundy, but it sits far to the north, and its Chardonnay is lean, mineral and bright rather than rich and buttery. For someone who says they don't like Chardonnay, Chablis is often the bottle that changes their mind, because it shows the grape without heavy oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Languedoc, in the south, is where I send people who want generous Mediterranean reds without the price of a famous appellation. In my experience it's one of the most underrated parts of France, and a natural next stop after the Rhône.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlsace is the region that surprises people most, because it labels by grape like the New World does, yet stays completely French in style. It's also home to one of the two Muscats below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Faces of French Muscat: Sweet Beaumes-de-Venise and Dry Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Muscat comes in two almost opposite styles: sweet and fortified in the Southern Rhône, dry and fresh in Alsace. These two show how misleading the word Muscat can be. A quick note: both descriptions below are style profiles, not tasting notes from these exact bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is the classic sweet, fortified expression from the Rhône. We carry two, from Domaine de Durban and Domaine de Fenouillet. It's like biting into a perfectly ripe peach while someone is peeling an orange next to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a good wine for explaining vin doux naturel. A vin doux naturel is fortified during fermentation, which stops the yeast and keeps natural grape sugar in the wine. That's what gives it sweetness and a higher alcohol level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlsace is where I can really surprise someone who thinks Muscat automatically means sweet wine. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht's Muscat Goldert Grand Cru smells as though it's going to be sweet, and then it drinks dry and fresh, like a bowl of fresh grapes with lemon zest and white flowers nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zindhumbrecht.fr\/en\/our-bio-dynamic-wines\/465-muscat-goldert-2021.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZind-Humbrecht notes that Goldert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits on marine oolithic limestone that ripens the grapes slowly and keeps acidity. See more in our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/domaine-zind-humbrecht\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZind-Humbrecht collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy summary: Beaumes-de-Venise says, \"Look how beautiful Muscat can be with sweetness.\" Alsace says, \"Now forget everything you thought Muscat had to be.\" For Muscat beyond France, see our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/muscat-blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscat collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopoldo's Wine Tips: Buying French Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with the Rhône.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It gives you immediate pleasure and teaches the French way of labeling at the same time. Decide whether you like generous and spicy or elegant and savory, and you've already chosen between the Southern and Northern Rhône. From there, your palate tells us where to go next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart from what you already drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet points to Bordeaux, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay to Burgundy, Syrah to the Rhône and freshness to the Loire. You don't need to know French geography to use that bridge. You only need to know your own taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat AOC as a place, not a score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An appellation tells you where a wine is from and the rules it followed. It doesn't promise you'll love it. Read the place to understand the style, then read the producer to judge the quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk \"What are you eating?\" before choosing a red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ribeye or lamb points to Bordeaux. Roast chicken, duck, mushrooms or salmon points to Burgundy. That one question settles more decisions than any vintage chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't assume Muscat means sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French Muscat can be a sweet, fortified dessert wine or a bone-dry Alsace white. Check the region on the label before you plan the meal around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Wine Prices: Overpriced Is Not the Same as Overrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don't think French wine is overrated. But I definitely think some French wines are overpriced. There's a difference, and it's the key to buying well in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top end, you're sometimes paying enormous amounts for scarcity, reputation, collectors and global demand. I would never tell a customer that a famous label is worth the money simply because it's famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench wine is overvalued in certain famous corners and undervalued almost everywhere people aren't looking. The Rhône, the Loire, Beaujolais, Alsace and the Languedoc are where your money goes furthest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd much rather find you a great $30 or $50 French wine from somewhere you're not familiar with than convince you to spend $150 just to recognize the name on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat doesn't mean the famous regions aren't worth it. A great Bordeaux or Burgundy can be one of the best bottles you'll ever open. It means you should know what you're paying for: the wine, or the name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the lesser-known regions in our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/french-wines\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench wine collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we look for the bottles where you're clearly paying for the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Wine Food Pairing: Let the Plate Choose the Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe easiest way to pair French wine is to let the dish choose the region. Richer, grilled red meat leans toward Bordeaux. Lighter, savory dishes lean toward Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a ribeye or lamb, I reach for Bordeaux. The structure and tannin stand up to fat and char. For roast chicken, duck, mushrooms or salmon, I reach for Burgundy, because its finesse doesn't overwhelm the food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn my kitchen, a generous Southern Rhône red is the most flexible of all: grilled sausages, lamb stews, roasted vegetables and anything with herbs and olive oil. It's the bottle I open when the table has several different dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Muscats, match the style. A sweet Beaumes-de-Venise works with fruit desserts and fruit tarts. A dry Alsace Muscat works as an aperitif and with delicate vegetable dishes, especially asparagus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't forget Champagne at the table. A grower Champagne like Laherte Frères can go well beyond the toast, especially with seafood and lighter first courses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy French Wine from MR.D Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopoldo Monterrey built this collection around one idea: the merchant translates the label, so you don't have to. We organize our French wines by the style you already like, not by how famous the region is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also tell you where our stock is deepest. Right now that's the Rhône and Provence, grower Champagne and French Muscat. We'd rather be honest about that than pretend every region is equally represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy own reasoning, and most of my advice, comes from walking both Burgundy and Bordeaux and seeing how different they are on the ground. That's why I'll always tell you which style fits your table before I tell you which name to buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux vs. Burgundy vs. Rhône: How to Choose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Bordeaux for structure, Burgundy for finesse, and the Rhône for generous spice and immediate pleasure. That's my shorthand, and it's where most French decisions begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux is the tailored suit: cassis, cedar, graphite and architecture. Burgundy is the silk shirt: cherry, flowers, earth and a lighter touch. The Rhône is the warm, generous table: fruit, spice and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're unsure, start with the Rhône. If you already love Cabernet, go to Bordeaux. If you already love Pinot Noir, go to Burgundy. And if you want something fresh and bright, go to the Loire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux for structure; Burgundy for finesse. Then we go deeper from there, one region and one bottle at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs French wine expensive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe famous names can be. But France is enormous, and regions like the Rhône, the Loire, Beaujolais, Alsace and the Languedoc offer serious wine at fair prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is AOC on a French wine label?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAOC is a set of rules connecting a wine to a place: where the grapes grow, which grapes are allowed and how the wine is made. It isn't a quality score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy don't French wines list the grape?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the place is supposed to tell you the style. A Volnay is Pinot Noir, a Pauillac is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sancerre is Sauvignon Blanc. Alsace is the main exception, and labels by grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I choose Bordeaux or Burgundy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Bordeaux if you want structure and depth, and Burgundy if you want perfume and finesse. If you're still unsure, ask what you're eating: ribeye or lamb for Bordeaux, chicken, duck or mushrooms for Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere should I start with French wine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with the Rhône. It gives immediate pleasure and teaches how French wine works. Then let your palate decide where to go next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs all Muscat sweet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is sweet and fortified, but Alsace Muscat, like Zind-Humbrecht's Goldert, is usually made dry and fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a vin doux naturel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine fortified during fermentation, which stops the yeast and keeps natural grape sugar. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is a classic example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs French wine better than wine from other countries?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot automatically. France is exceptional at teaching you about place, but a French label doesn't make a wine better than one from Spain, Italy, Chile or California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dosnon-lepage-recolte-noire-blanc-de-noirs-brut-champagne-france-nv","title":"Dosnon Recolte Noire Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France NV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003eRecolte Noire is a Blanc de Noirs made entirely from Pinot Noir with a minimum of two years aging in the bottle and with a dosage around 7g\/L. While most growers would put a Blanc de Noirs at the end of a tasting of their Champagnes Davy puts it near the start as Pinot on Kimmeridgian soils is delicate, filigreed and mineral. 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