Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France is famed for its terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, expressed through its patchwork of small vineyard parcels. Its wines are prized for elegance, nuance, and a deep sense of place shaped over centuries.
France's wines have been the model for most classic wine styles worldwide and home to the most famous grapes. The French appellate laws have also been a model for Europe's original wine system. The number of wine regions in France is large and the system of origin is detailed.
The so-called classic or noble grape varieties are behind most of France's great wines, from Champagne to the Rhône Valley.
