France is the reference point for wine everywhere, but its labels name places, not grapes, and that's where most people get lost. This guide gives each of nine classic regions two illustrated pages, so you'll finally know what Sancerre, Pomerol or Côte-Rôtie will taste like before you open the bottle.
For every region you'll find its story, its climate and soils, the grapes that matter, the names to look for and the bottles I'd point you towards, from everyday drinking to bucket list.
What's inside
Champagne, Alsace, Loire, Burgundy, Jura, Rhône, Bordeaux, Languedoc and Roussillon
A wine map of France and two pages on reading a French label
History, climate, soils and key grapes for every region
The appellations to know, standout styles and classic bottles at every price
Food matches, serving tips and my verdict on each region
A one-page cheat sheet of all nine regions
France is the reference point for wine everywhere, but its labels name places, not grapes, and that's where most people get lost. This guide gives each of nine classic regions two illustrated pages, so you'll finally know what Sancerre, Pomerol or Côte-Rôtie will taste like before you open the bottle.
For every region you'll find its story, its climate and soils, the grapes that matter, the names to look for and the bottles I'd point you towards, from everyday drinking to bucket list.
What's inside
Champagne, Alsace, Loire, Burgundy, Jura, Rhône, Bordeaux, Languedoc and Roussillon
A wine map of France and two pages on reading a French label
History, climate, soils and key grapes for every region
The appellations to know, standout styles and classic bottles at every price
Food matches, serving tips and my verdict on each region
A one-page cheat sheet of all nine regions
