Wine is a big part of French culture and a lot of American travelers might be surprised at this interesting element that ...

Under both French and European Union law it is forbidden to make a wine that combines EU and non-EU fruit. In France in particular, authorities take such things very seriously. The French wine ...

A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that adds unique flavoring to the wine.

French wines are often identified with the place that they are produced, or the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. The numerous AOCs fall within the broader wine-making regions of France ...

To identify the grape varieties in a French wine, start by examining the appellation and region. Understanding the typical grape varieties of specific regions helps in making educated guesses.

By TOM MARQUARDT and TOM MARQUARDT      A winemaker has a lot of tools at his disposal to make something good out of the ...

A basic rule of wine pairings is to match fatty food with acidic wine. As French dishes becoming less fatty, something else is necessary for ideal pairings. Enter Japanese sake. Sake has much less ...

Under both French and European Union law it is forbidden to make a wine that combines EU and non-EU fruit. In France in particular, authorities take such things very seriously. The French wine ...