Vin de France & Grape Varieties

Grape varieties: the grapes that give Vins de France their excellent reputation

As for many fruits, different grapevine varieties produce grapes with diverse styles and flavors. To the great pleasure of everyone who enjoys wine. The world’s best-known grape varieties come from France.

Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon ou Syrah:
Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Syrah: a few of the very French grape varieties known the world over. Their popularity comes from their style and flavor, loved by millions of wine drinkers around the globe.

France is fortunate to have climates and soils that are well adapted to wine growing.
Some grape varieties fare better in dry conditions whereas others require more temperate climates. French grape varieties have built the reputation of French wines and are today highly sought after all around the world. The women and men who love and produce wine have been studying these varieties and improving them for 1,500 years. In France, Mother Nature’s innate talent is strengthened by a millennium of experience in grape varieties. For your pleasure.

In the menu to the left, you can discover France’s iconic grapes as well as other lesser-known yet nonetheless beloved varieties.