French Red Wines

Bordeaux region is the largest wine growing area in France that comprises of more than fifty different appellations. Bordeaux wines can range from massively produced everyday table wines to prestigious and expensive vintages. The predomin... READ MORE

Burgundy is a world-famous French wine region that produces some of the best and most expensive wines in the world. Located in the east-central part of France, the area is dominated by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other red and white grapes... READ MORE

Merlot is one of the most widely planted and popular red wine grape varieties in the world. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, Merlot is known for producing soft, elegant, and fruit-forward wines. It is often used both as a single var... READ MORE

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized and celebrated red wine grape varieties. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, it has spread to virtually every major wine-producing country, becoming a key component of man... READ MORE

Pinot Noir is a highly esteemed red wine grape variety known for producing some of the world's finest and most elegant wines. Originating from the Burgundy region of France, Pinot Noir is revered for its complex flavors, silky texture, and ability... READ MORE

Although Syrah is an internationally known grape that is planted worldwide, it attains distinctive character in northern Rhône—which is often dubbed as Mecca for Syrah. There are several theories about the origin of the grape,... READ MORE

Beaujolais is a light-bodied red wine, with relatively high amounts of acidity. It is made in the historical wine producing region Province of Beaujolais, mostly from thin-skinned Gamay grape, which makes it very low in tannins, and there... READ MORE

Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety that is one of the major red grape varieties worldwide. It is often overshadowed by its more famous offspring, Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has its own distinct characteristics and merits. Cabernet Franc is kn... READ MORE

Malbec is a red wine grape variety that is most famously associated with Argentina, although it originally hails from the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing deeply colored, full-bodied red wines with strong fruit flavors and smoo... READ MORE

Often considered as one of the most exceptional wines in the world, red Hermitage wines are produced in the northern Rhône with Syrah as the principal grape variety. Especially praised for their longevity, these powerful, full-bodie... READ MORE

Saint-Émilion is one of the most exceptional appellations in Boudreaux. It is located on the right bank in the Libourne wine region of Bordeaux. Although classic Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménèr... READ MORE

Chambolle-Musigny is a French appellation located in Burgundy, more precisely in Côte de Nuits (Côte d'Or) wine region. The whole appellation includes twenty-five Premier Cru designations, as well as Musigny and Bonnes Mares a... READ MORE

Pomerol is a small wine region in Bordeaux that produces distinguished and highly sought-after red wines. There are several allowed grape varieties, but Merlot is the undisputed star of the region. It is often complemented by Cabernet Fra... READ MORE

Chambertin is a French appellation and a Grand Cru vineyard located in Burgundy, more precisely in the Côte de Nuits (Côte d'Or) wine region. The designation produces red wines that are mostly varietal and based on Pinot Noir.... READ MORE

Pauillac is a French appellation located in the Médoc wine region of Bordeaux. The area is renowned for great-quality red wines that are primarily based on Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, or Petit Ve... READ MORE

Pommard is a French appellation located in Burgundy (Côte de Beaune). The wines produced in the region are exclusively made from Pinot Noir, and they are often described as powerful, tannic, complex, and rich. They are typically dee... READ MORE

Côte-Rôtie is a French appellation located in the northern Rhône. The region produces highly-prized wines that are primarily based on Syrah, which is often complemented by small percentages of white Viognier variety. The... READ MORE

Brouilly is the southernmost and the largest of all Beaujolais crus. The region is situated around Brouilly mountain and is known for light and approachable Gamay-based wines that tend to be fruit-driven, lively, and aromatic. The appella... READ MORE

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the largest and the most important appellation in the southern part of the Rhône Valley that comprises of five communes. Most Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are predominantly red blends, with a small pe... READ MORE

Haut-Médoc is a French appellation located in the renowned Médoc wine region. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are the signature grapes in the region, but some percentages of Malbec, Carménère and... READ MORE

Madiran is a French appellation known for the production of dense red wines that are primarily based on the local Tannat grape with the usual addition of Cabernet Franc (Bouchy), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Fer (Pinenc). Madiran wines are typ... READ MORE

This powerful red wine hails from the southern Rhône, and it is mostly based on Grenache with small proportions of Syrah and Mourvedre. Often compared to the more famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape, these robust wines are characterized by thei... READ MORE

Margaux is a French appellation located in Médoc region of Bordeaux. The wines produced in the region are mainly based on Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, or Petit Verdot. Margaux wines are often dubb... READ MORE

Tannat is a French red-skinned grape primarily associated with south-western France and the Madiran appellation, though it is suggested that it could have Basque origin. This grape typically produces big, bold, and richly-colored tannic r... READ MORE

Lalande-de-Pomerol is a small French appellation located in Libourne wine region of Bordeaux. The wines produced in the area are primarily based on Merlot, but the addition of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec is also permitt... READ MORE

Cinsault, also known as Cinsaut, is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in the southern regions of France, particularly in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence areas. It is also widely cultivated in other wine regions around the world, inclu... READ MORE

Monastrell, also known as Mourvèdre, is a red wine grape variety widely grown in several wine regions, particularly in Spain and France. Believed to have originated in Spain, it is most commonly known as Monastrell there, while in France it... READ MORE

La Grande Rue is a French appellation and a grand cru vineyard located in the prestigious Côte de Nuits region and the famous village of Vosne-Romanée. This small appellation is a monopole of Domaine Lamarche, and it... READ MORE

Petit Verdot is a red wine grape variety known for its deep color, robust tannins, and rich flavors. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, Petit Verdot is traditionally used as a blending grape in Bordeaux wines, particularly in the M&ea... READ MORE

Gamay is a red wine grape variety best known for producing Beaujolais, a light-bodied red wine from the Beaujolais region in France. It is renowned for its bright fruit flavors, low tannins, and high acidity, making it a refreshing and approachabl... READ MORE

Volnay is a French appellation located in Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy that produces some of the best expressions of Pinot Noir. The appellation is located in the Côte-d’Or region, more precisely in the communes... READ MORE

Beaujolais Nouveau is a light red wine that is produced in Beaujolais region from the Gamay grapes. Because of an excellent global promotion in the second half of the 20th century, this young wine soared in popularity in France and worldw... READ MORE

La Tâche is a French appellation and a grand cru vineyard entirely under the monopole of the renowned Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée (Côte de Nuits), the appellation produces... READ MORE

Marcillac is a French appellation located in Aveyron department that produces dark red wines almost exclusively from Fer Servadou (Mansois) grapes, though small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc or other French grapes are o... READ MORE

Vosne-Romanée is a French appellation that produces renowned red wines exclusively from Pinot Noir. The appellation is located in Côte de Nuits (Côte-d’Or) region of Burgundy, more precisely in the communes Vosne-... READ MORE

Moulin-à-Vent is often dubbed as one of the most important grand crus of the entire Beaujolais. The appellation is located in the communes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas, and it is distinguished for its specific soil... READ MORE

Saint-Estèphe is a French appellation located in the Médoc subregion of Bordeaux. The main grape varieties used in the region are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the rare addition of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Saint... READ MORE

Cornas is a small French appellation located in the eponymous commune that is situated on the western banks of the Rhone river. The region produces full-bodied and robust wines that are exclusively made from Syrah. They are typically dark... READ MORE

Garnacha, also known as Grenache in France, is a widely cultivated red wine grape variety known for producing wines with rich, fruity flavors and high alcohol content. It is one of the most versatile and widely p... READ MORE

Saint Julien is one of the legendary Bordeaux wine regions situated in Médoc. The appellation is known for its intense and complex red wines mainly made from Cabernet Sauvignon, while other permitted varieties include Cabernet Franc, Merlot... READ MORE

Fer, also known as Fer Servadou, Pinenc, Mansois or Braucol, is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in the southwestern regions of France, particularly in the appellations of Marcillac, Gaillac, and Madiran. This grape is known for producing ... READ MORE

Côtes du Roussillon Villages is a French appellation located in the Roussillon wine region that includes the villages Caramany, Latour de France, Lesquerde, and Tautave, all surrounding the village of Maury. The appellation exclusiv... READ MORE