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Wine Regions If you are new to French wines, this is a good place to start. Although by no means an all-inclusive list, it includes the major wine-growing areas with a selection of some of their principle wines.
- BORDEAUX
The Médoc
St. Emilion & Pomerol
Graves
Sauternes & Barsac
- BURGUNDY
Chablis
Côte de Nuits
Côte de Beaune
Southern Burgundy
Beaujolais
- THE LOIRE VALLEY
Muscadet
Anjou
Saumur
Vouvray
Sancerre
- THE RHÔNE VALLEY
Hermitage
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Tavel
Côtes du Rhône
- ALSACE
Reisling
Tokay
Sylvaner
Gewurzhaminer
- PROVENCE, CORSICA
Côtes du Luberon
Beaumes de Venise
- SOUTHWEST
Cahors
Monbazillac
Gaillac
Dordogne Region
Château de MonbazillacMonbazillac wine is produced in the southwest of France in the Dordogne region near the town of Bergerac. It is a golden, sweet wine that somewhat resembles a Sauterne, with less subtlety and finesse --- and considerably less expensive!! So, the next time you want to serve an affordable, appropriate sweet wine with a dessert of a wonderful paté de foie gras, open a cool bottle of Monbazillac!
Bergerac Rouge
Cahors
Château de Mercurès, Dordogne
DUBONNET
Depuis l'origine, Dubonnet exprime une tradition et un art de vivre francais qui séduisent le monde entier. Aromatisé naturellement par des plantes et des épices, ce grand apératif de France est muri longuement en foudres de chêne à l'ombre des chais. Dubonnet se savoure nature et frais avec ou sans glace, en cocktail ou en long drink. Dubonnet préserve toutes ses qualités conservé au frais et à l'abri de la lumière.Made by Ricard in Marseilles since 1846.
Bordeaux
LILLET
The Spirit of BordeauxSince 1887, Lillet has been made in the village of Podensac, just 20 miles south of Bordeaux. Each bottle contains only the finest, carefully selected wines which are blended with herbs and fruits, from a secret award winning recipe that has been passed down through generations.
Lillet should be drunk chilled or on the rocks with an orange peel or slice of lime. It is best served in a traditional Bordeaux wine glass, to enhance its subtle delicate bouquet.
It can be enjoyed anywhere, on any occasion; however, it is perfect for those special times when day turns to evening and evening turns into night!
For an added gourmet touch, squeeze and light the orange peel and serve Lillet as an elegant flambé.
Discover the versatility of Lillet as a cocktail base or as a spritzer par excellence with club soda and lime.
For Lillet cocktail recipes, please write Premiere Wine Merchants, 1350 Ave. of the Americas, N.Y., N.Y. 10019(Written from bottle label. Lillet comes in red or white.)
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Transatlantic Bordeaux Challenge
RUINART - The oldest Champagne house in France:
Founded in 1729 in Reims by Nicolas Ruinart, nephew of Dom Thierrry Ruinart, colleague of Dom Pérignon. Purchased in 1963 by Moët et Chandon. The "Crayères", Gallo-Roman chalk cellers that are classified as a national monument, are the home of the Trophée Ruinart, a prestigious competition to find Europe's best wine steward.
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Four Champagne Tulips
Côtes du Rhône 
Ce vin se caractérise par une robe intense et affirme une belle typicité. Son nez exprime à la fois des notes fruitées et des épices. En bouche vous apprécierez sa structure, ses arômes et sa bonne longueur.
Ce Côtes-du-Rhône accompagnera parfaitement vos viandes rouges.
Nous vous conseillons de le déguster à 16 degrés. (C)
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