Uncorked – Monthly Wine Class: France – Let Them Drink Wine

The French are known for two things: revolutions and wine.

French wine remains king today, the only noble tradition that escaped the guillotine. Each iconic region sets the standard for its particular style and modality: Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire, Champagne, the Rhône, Provence…

At the heart of French viticultural is the concept of terroir: the ethos that wine is chiefly a product of the physical environment (the soil, the microclimate) and matching the right grape to the right soil is the essential first step to making fine wine that reflects its origin.

Dip your taste buds into a tour of the wines of France and the terroir that creates some of the best of the wine world — come away knowing that you cannot love wine without a tenderness for the mastery of French wines. Order your favorites in class and leave with liquid confidence!