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Best French wines

The French wines to drink

France produces consistently excellent wine but we’ve done the research to discover the best French wines to drink now. Start your shopping list here…

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Burgundy wines – a regional guide to French wines

Burgundy wines include some of the finest wines in the world. Come savour the varied terroirs, including Chablis, Macon, Aligoté, Brouilly…

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The 8 best books about French wines

You can learn a lot on a visit to a vineyard, but take your knowledge further with the best books about French wines. Discover them here. 

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A guide to biodynamic French wines

What is biodynamic wine and which parts of France produce it? Find all the answers in this guide to biodynamic French wines.

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The ultimate guide to French wine regions

The Romans might have started wine production in France, but discover today’s vast geography and extent of viniculture, in our guide to French wine regions.

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Route des Grands Crus – a guide

The Route des Grands Crus is a 60km tourist route through Burgundy’s vineyards. Explore the famous wine route between Dijon and Santenay.

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Bénédictine, Chartreuse, Crème de Menthe: part 4 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Bénédictine, Chartreuse, Crème de Menthe herb-based French liqueurs include some of the world’s most complex recipes and best known tipples. Take our tour..

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Fruit liqueurs: part 5 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Fruit liqueurs, citrus and berry based, take centre stage in part five of the French Waterways’ guide to French liqueurs. Read our guide.

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Brandy: part 3 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Brandy is perhaps the most famous after dinner tipple of all. Meet the best: cognac, armagnac, calvados to debunk myths & find better ways to drink brandy.

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Vermouth: part 6 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

French vermouth forms an essential part of pre-lunch preparations and the base for some of the world’s most famous cocktails. Join us for a sip.

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