French wine sets the global benchmark for quality and terroir expression. Bordeaux delivers age-worthy Cabernet- and Merlot-based blends from Left- and Right-Bank châteaux, while Burgundy focuses on nuanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin and Meursault. The limestone slopes of Champagne craft the world’s most celebrated sparkling wines, from elegant Blanc de Blancs to prestige cuvées.