The Wine Styles Produced In France

Wine styles produced in France

French wine can be broadly categorized into

• Red wines from grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
• Rosé wines like the Provençal rosé and the sweet White Zinfandels
• White wines like a Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or a Moscato
• Sparkling wines from Champagne and Vouvray.

To add to the complexity of picking a great wine, you’ll find that a French wine label in one region is slightly different from the other.