France
See Decanter’s travel guides to top wine regions in France, including Champagne, Provence and the Loire Valley, with expert advice on where to stay, eat and visit on your holiday.
Plus check out our city guides for the best bars and restaurants to visit in Bordeaux or Lyon and the top restaurants in Alsace…
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‘Historic’ Château Haut-Brion auction back to 1935 hits €3.4mIncluding Jeroboam of Haut-Brion 1989...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Château Calon Ségur preserves its heart in a changing climateWhat lies beneath the gravel?..
By Panos Kakaviatos Published
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Forgotten France: The electric wines of IrouléguyThe Pays Basque bottled...
By Chris Howard Published
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Christie’s to auction the cellar of the Hon. Henry TangSponsor Content Created With Christie’s
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By Decanter Staff Published
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Lalou Bize-Leroy: Decanter Hall of Fame 2026A trailblazing winemaker...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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On the rack: Pro golfer Matt Wallace reveals his favourite winesAnd where he eats 'the best steak in the world'...
By Amy Wislocki Published
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Eight producers leading Pommard’s winemaking renaissanceFresh new faces and fresh new styles...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Wine investment: 'A great time to be a Champagne buyer'Still a buyer's market out there...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016: 'This vintage's extraordinary power is worth experiencing'An all-time great...
By Matt Walls Published
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Why Le Mesnil-sur-Oger yields Champagnes of mythical renownGetting to the heart of the village's Chardonnay expertise...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Michelin ranks Bordeaux châteaux in new ‘grapes’ selectionNine estates get top-tier 'three grapes'...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux: One region, many voicesSponsor Content Created With CIVB
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By Decanter Staff Published
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A guide to Bordeaux's intriguing vintages ending in '6'Vintages with a bit of oomph...
By Gareth Birchley Published
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Forgotten France: The Provençal vineyards that inspired Van GoghIt's fit for a painting...
By Chris Howard Published
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'Visiting Château Rayas made me realise there are four stages of wine appreciation'Delighting in everything...
By Matt Walls Published
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Beyond the bubbles: Inside the lives of Champagne's cellar mastersWhat really goes on beneath the chalk..?
By Tom Hewson Published
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Dream Destination: Château la Commaraine in Pommard, BurgundyWake up among vineyards...
By Victoria Grier Published
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Château La Tour Figeac: An estate among illustrious companyA tower that isn't there...
By Valeria Tenison Published
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Why you should snap up any 2016 Côte-Rôtie you seeA very great vintage...
By Matt Walls Published
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The smart buyer's guide to... rosé ChampagneStay away from clear bottles...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Montagny, Côte d'Or and Aligoté: The Burgundy wines our France editor drinks at homeA fistful of great-tasting Burgundies...
By Natalie Earl Published
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Is Jurançon the next Jura? Why this Pyrenean region wields a seductive powerDry whites of character and value...
By Chris Howard Published
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Five essential names to know in Puligny-MontrachetGetting to the heart of the appellation...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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The smart buyer's guide to... SancerreFlint, goat's cheese and Sauvignon Blanc...
By Beverley Blanning MW Published
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Cin City: Reassessing Cinsault, the unsung hero finally having its momentChecking-in on the on-going evolution of first-rate Cinsault...
By Matt Walls Published
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Wine investment: Collectors continue to diversifyBurgundy on the rise...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Decanter Fine Wine Index: Four vintages of Pichon Baron for collectors to keep an eye onFinding value in recent vintages...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Bordeaux vintages of the 1990s: The best wines and years to buy and drink from this milestone decadeAre you team '95 or team '96..?
By Gareth Birchley Published
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Provence and Loire vineyards in-demand as historic estate finds British buyerPlans outlined by the new owner of Château Vignelaure in Provence include planting more vines and building a spa, as the deal’s agent says this region and the Loire Valley are high on vineyard buyers’ French wish lists.
By Chris Mercer Published
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‘We never wanted to make wine’: 20 years of a family's journey to restore Château Biac, one of Bordeaux's best-kept secretsA happy accident...
By Valeria Tenison Published
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How Château Cantemerle spread its wings once moreAn Haut-Médoc glow-up...
By Elin McCoy Published