Drink These 7 Wines to Be a French Wine Expert

French wine is one of the most diverse and complex in the world. It has a long history and a rich culture that influences its production and consumption. To understand wine, you need to taste it.

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Champagne

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Sancerre

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Burgundy

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Bordeaux

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Rhône

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Alsace

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