Crémant: The Sparking French wine alternative to Champagne
Wondering what a crémant is? Find out how a crémant compares to champagne, prosecco, cava, and other sparkling wines, and whether the price is really worth it.
From your morning coffee to your night-time digestif, we cover the best names in wines, apéritifs, liquors, and non-alcoholic drinks in France.
Wondering what a crémant is? Find out how a crémant compares to champagne, prosecco, cava, and other sparkling wines, and whether the price is really worth it.
With so many wines and cheeses to choose from, we cover the best cheese and wine pairings that are relished in French gastronomy.
At your next party, try a Kir Royale Chambord recipe with a mix of Chambord and champagne. Or stick with the classic Kir with crème de cassis and white wine.
Vin chaud without the wine? Get the recipe, non-alcoholic mulled wine that is quick and easy to prepare. At home, at Christmas, or just because.
French Vin Chaud or German Glühwein, this classic mulled wine recipe is a perfect treat for Christmas and your winter holidays.
Enjoy a few French wine quotes and sayings at the end of a long day. Along with a glass of your favorite wine, of course.
The Côtes du Rhône wines region doesn't have the fanciest wines in France, but that doesn't mean that they are not very popular. Get to know the best wines in the area and how to select a bottle.
The unassuming wines of the Loire Valley used to be the best in the world for many an aristocrat. These days it has an excellent choice of floral whites and crémant sparkling wines.
The French wine regions are as diverse as the territory. Get the best wine names to look for and learn how to pick a good bottle among the different wine regions of France.
Wines from Burgundy are easily some of the best wines in the world. Get the best names in burgundy wines and learn what to look for on a label from Bourgogne.
Bordeaux wines are some of the most prestigious in the world. Get to know this French wine region and its most famous names like the Pauillac, Médoc, Sauvignon, and more.
There is more to Beaujolais wines than just the Beaujolais Nouveau. We explore the various types of Beaujolais coming from this wine region in the center of France.
With top names like Reisling and Gewurztraminer, these wines from Alsace are too good to miss. Explore the wines of the Alsace Wine Route with its charming villages and large vineyards, and of course, fabulous wines.
Nothing says luxury like a glass of champagne. Learn about the different types of champagne, prestige classification, sweetness level, and more.
If you have tried to buy a bottle of wine and been confused, you are not alone. Learn key terms on French wine labels what the different appellations mean.
Ordering coffee in France can lead to some rather unwelcome surprises. Find out how to avoid a tiny shot of coffee, and the French terminology to use instead.
In France, long lazy dinners with friends and family are the norm. So it stands to reason that there are many French apéritifs to indulge in. Get the list of the best French apéritifs, how to serve them, and much more.
After a big meal, you need something to help you digest it all. Get the list of the best French digestifs, their alcohol content, how to serve them, and much more.
Discover Pastis de Marseille, aka the unofficial "National drink of France". Get to know the favored liquor of the French: from how to mix it, serve it, cocktails, and more.