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France is the world’s largest wine-producing country, and its rich winemaking history dates back at least to the 6th century BC, when Greek immigrants founded the colony of Massalia (present-day Marseille) and introduced viticulture to the area. That trade was later taken over by the Roman Empire, which planted vineyards throughout France. During the Middle Ages, monks were largely responsible for preserving the country’s winemaking tradition, and by the 1800s France was one of the world’s most prestigious producers. But the industry was ravaged by the phylloxera plague of the mid-19th century, an economic downturn and two World Wars. It was not until the 1970s that wines sales started to boom again and France once again became the international wine powerhouse we know today. Many of the grapes used in winemaking throughout the world originated in France, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Sparkling wine was invented in Champagne, one of the country’s iconic wine regions along with Bordeaux (home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc), Burgundy (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), Alsace (Gewürztraminer and Riesling), the Loire Valley (Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc) and the Rhône (Syrah and Grenache). |
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Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
2009 / 1.5 L.
France | Côte de Beaune | Corton-CharlemagneItem #69090Limited inventory.
3 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires Brut
1995 / 750 ml.
France | ChampagneItem #52187Limited inventory.
8 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2006 / 750 ml.
France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-PapeItem #56577 -
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Château Duhart-Milon, Pauillac
2009 / 750 ml.
France | Médoc | PauillacItem #68355Limited inventory.
9 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan
2009 / 750 ml.
France | Southern Bordeaux | Pessac-LéognanItem #68350
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