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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Forgotten France: The Provençal vineyards that inspired Van GoghIt's fit for a painting...
By Chris Howard Published
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Bouvet Ladubay: 175 years of sparkling know-howSponsor Content Created With Bouvet Ladubay
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By Decanter Staff 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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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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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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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
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'My favourite Burgundy producers for everyday drinking'What does 'everyday drinking' mean for a Burgundy expert?..
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Champagne M Marcoult: A name to watch in the Côte de SézanneSponsor Content Created With Last Bottle
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By Decanter Staff Published
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My seven favourite producers in CairanneA cru rising fast in quality...
By Matt Walls Published
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Our expert’s go-to Champagnes for ultimate summer refreshmentReach for something crisp and cold...
By Tom Hewson Published
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‘I was on my way to experience the last-known remaining bottle of Romanée-Conti 1899’A once in a lifetime sort of tasting...
By Ned Goodwin MW Published
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The vanishing of Chiroubles – is this Beaujolais cru in danger of disappearing?Beaujolais' highest cru offers heartbreak in every sip...
By Natasha Hughes MW Published
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Rebel of Provence: Clos Cibonne and the cult of TibourenThe family that stuck to its guns...
By Elizabeth Gabay MW Published
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Five French wines to celebrate Bastille DayThe national day of France is celebrated on 14 July with parties, fireworks, parades and, of course, wine.
By Natalie Earl Published
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World Cup of Wines: Four perfect bottles to pair with the semi-finalsThe penultimate wine pairings...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Domaine Juliette Avril: A lighter side to ChâteauneufChallenging the conventions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
By Matt Walls Published
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Krug's new releases: Two vintages for the agesA trio of beautiful new wines...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Wine investment: Bordeaux en primeur sales up 'a little'The good and the bad of en primeur...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Seven organic Sauvignon Blanc for summer sippingFrom fruity and tropical to stony and herbal, there's a Sauvignon style for everyone, if you know where to look. These organic examples are perfect for summer.
By Natalie Earl Published