About French Wine

About French Wine
Where does one start when discussing wine and France? As well as being one of the two leading wine-producing countries in the world (along with Italy - the numbers are extremely close every year), it is the spiritual birthplace of so many famous wines, from the great red and white Burgundies to the esteemed red wines of Bordeaux as well as the world's finest sparkling wine, Champagne.

While these wines have been celebrated and praised for many decades and can be found on the finest wine lists around the world, there have been problems for French wines in overall sales - the belief that French wines are necessarily expensive does not help. This is especially true with younger buyers, as strict French wine laws have meant that the country's producers are limited regarding innovation. Thus France has lost market share to numerous New World Countries such as the US, Chile and Argentina and even to its neighbor, Italy.

Still, French wines are undisputed as far as respect around the world and there have been some marketing campaigns lately that have driven sales for wines such as Cotes-du-Rhone and those from Provence. It is obvious that French wines will always be held in great regard by consumers and critics alike.

Top Picks for France

Kystin  Secret Ice Cider
97 points
$49
A deliciously mouthwatering, not-too-sweet ice cider with fantastic purity, depth, and acidity.
Awards: 2021 Best Cider
Domaine Michel Thomas 2021 Rosé Sancerre
95 points
$32
An energetic, lively Rose with exotic flavors that are sure to tantalize.
Awards: 2022 Best French Rose
Kystin  Opalyne Brut French Cider
95 points
$7
Best Buy
A delightfully deep and flavorful French cider for all occasions.
95 points $7 Best Buy
Baron Aime NV Brut Rose Pinot Noir
94 points
$20
Best Buy
Lively and bright for a perfect apéritif yet with just enough richness and body to carry you in seamlessly to the first course.
94 points $20 Best Buy
Chevalier Du Grand Robert 2020  Cabernet Franc
94 points
$11
Best Buy
This Cabernet Franc is dark, savory, and complex yet easy going enough to drink on any day of the week.
94 points $11 Best Buy
Le Chemin Du Roi NV  Champagne
94 points
$299
A rich and powerfully delicious Rose Champagne that hits all the high notes.
Maison Marcel 2021 Heart Rosé IGP Mediterranee
94 points
$15
Best Buy
A delightfully fresh and floral rose with a truly charming personality.
94 points $15 Best Buy
Le Chemin Du Roi NV Brut Rosé Champagne
94 points
$299
A rich and powerfully delicious Rose Champagne that hits all the high notes.
Awards: 2022 Best Champagne Brut Rose
Morpho 2021 Rose Coteaux Daix En Provence
94 points
$11
Best Buy
Rose lovers will appreciate this fruit forward gem from Provence.
Awards: 2022 Best Provence Rose
94 points $11 Best Buy
La Croix De Saint Jean 2018 Lo Paire Other Red
94 points
$24
A rich and chewy French red that will be great as a sipper or at foodie's table.
Awards: 2022 Best Southern French Red