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Have a look, here below, to the main wine regions of France through our wine maps: Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Corsica, Jura, Languedoc, Loire, Provence, Rhône, Savoy and the South West of France. Wine regions of France. Alsace Vineyard Map. Alsatian Vineyards and Grands Crus wines. Beaujolais Vineyard Map.
Print Download. The France wine map shows all wine growing areas of France. This wine regions map of France will allow you to easily localize all appellations and main grape varieties in France in Europe. The France vineyards map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.
Jumpstart your French wine knowledge with this French Wine Map and an overview of its 11 wine regions - plus a 12th section to highlight up-and-coming areas!
BURGUNDY ALSACE CHAMPAGNE LOIRE VALLEY BORDEAUX RHONE VALLEY LANGUEDOC- ROUSSILLON PROVENCE
- Bordeaux
- Burgundy
- Champagne
- Loire Valley
- Rhône Valley
- Alsace
- Languedoc-Roussillon
- Provence
- Beaujolais
- Jura
The Bordeaux wine regionis perhaps France’s most well-known wine region, producing nearly all of its wine with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Located in southwestern France, Bordeaux is divided into two main areas, the Left Bank and the Right Bank, by the Gironde Estuary. The region’s maritime climate offers mild winters and warm summers, ma...
Burgundy is a small-ish wine region in eastern France primarily producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The continental climate in Burgundy, paired with its complex soil, a mix of limestone, clay, marl, sand, and gravel, gives the winemaker all the tools needed to produce some of the most sought-after and expensive wines in the world. Burgundy is know...
No introduction needed here. Champagne is the most famous of all wine regions in the world. Located in the northeast of France, Champagne produces sparkling wines known for their quality, unique taste, and ability to make an awkward wedding toast a little more bearable. The region is home to over 15,000 vineyards and produces around 300 million bot...
The Loire Valley is one of my favorite places on earth. Centrally located along the Loire Valley, this wine region is known for white wines from the Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. There are also quite a few winemakers producing. This long thin region is divided into sub-regions called the Upper Loire, Central Loire, Middle Loire, and Lowe...
The Rhône Valleyis located in southeastern France and is divided into two distinct wine regions: Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. In the north, the Syrah grape reigns supreme making intense red wines. In the south, red and white wines are produced using blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre grapes. The one defining feature of the Rhône Valley ...
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of France against the border of Germany, the Alsacewine region produces primarily white wines, with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris being the most popular. The high altitude, hot summers, and cold winters combine to make wines known for their crisp acidity, minerality, and fruitiness.
This massive wine region (the largest in the world by area) is situated along the Mediterranean coast of France. The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is home to a wide variety of grapes, including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault, with Grenache being the primary variety. Within Languedoc-Roussillon, huge variations in soil type le...
Provenceis in the southeast of France and well known for its rosé wines. Like Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence is greatly affected by the hot and sunny climate of Mediterranean France. As you would expect, the warm weather of Provence has led to wines that make for great summer drinking. Serve chilled and soak up the sun!
Moving back north a bit, we find the Beaujolaisregion in eastern France, just south of Burgundy. Often served as young wines released just a few weeks after harvest, wines from Beaujolais are mostly light-bodied, fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape.
Along the French border with Switzerland, you’ll find the small wine region of Jura. The Chardonnay grape is the primary grape grown in the area, with a smattering of Pinot Noir and other varieties also making an appearance. This region has a unique tradition of winemaking not found in the rest of France. This oxidative style involves exposing the ...
This map outlines the key wine regions of France, tailored for the industry-renowned French Wine Scholar® program by the Wine Scholar Guild. It serves as a practical guide for students learning about France's various wine-producing areas, with clear, color-coded sections for easy reference.
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Title: Figure 9-1 Major Wine Producing Areas of France 2016 new Created Date: 9/29/2016 7:38:10 AM
