10 regions of the world where you can taste wine

10 régions du monde où déguster du vin

How about a stroll through the world's vineyards? From Italy to Portugal, via Argentina and South Africa, embark on a wine journey to the heart of the most beautiful wine regions on the planet.

 

Have a good trip, and cheers.

Bordeaux, France

We, chauvinists? Nooo

 

Home to the greatest vintages, Bordeaux is a name that makes the hearts of all wine lovers beat faster. With its prestigious estates and picturesque landscapes, the region is one of the most popular wine destinations in the world. The must-sees of the pilgrimage? The Château du Médoc, that of Saint-Émilion or the Cité du Vin.

Tuscany, Italy

 

Green hills, the sun caressing the cypress trees, vineyards as far as the eye can see… And then the Chianti Classico and the Brunello di Montalcino . Welcome to Tuscany! A little paradise for wine lovers, the region is also full of culinary specialties for an experience from glass to plate. The program is therefore simple: eat, drink, stroll. Then do it again.

Mendoza, Argentina

 

Right next to Chile, surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains, the icon of a country: Mendoza. Argentina's oenological stronghold, the province of Mendoza produces the majority of the country's wines (over 70% of the total vineyard). Its icon? Malbec. Mendoza's vineyards promise tastings in magnificent settings, and some wineries even offer accommodation for total immersion.

Napa Valley, United States

 

Under the California sun, the Napa Valley : one of the most famous wine regions in the country. Renowned for its quality wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, the Napa Valley offers a unique experience to discover its vineyards: a trip between the vines, aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Shall we take the next one?

Douro, Portugal

 

It leaves no one indifferent. So much so that some call it… the enchanted valley. A wonderland with many treasures, the Douro Valley is also home to Portugal’s most famous wine region , known for its Port wines. The terraced vineyards along the river offer a spectacular landscape, and the Port cellars contain treasures just waiting to be discovered.

Kakheti, Ge orgy

 

Georgia and wine have a history that goes back more than 8,000 years. In other words: the country is one of the oldest wine-producing civilizations... in the world! Visiting Georgia means discovering the wine culture that permeates it, from its beginnings to tasting unique wines such as Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, produced using traditional methods.

Palatinate, Germany

 

On the wine route, the kingdom of Riesling. Since 1935, the white king has reigned over the Palatinate, occupying 20% ​​of the land. Of great purity, this dry grape variety has single-handedly restored the reputation of German wines, projecting the country to the forefront of the oenological scene. A great excuse to crisscross the region.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

 

Since 1679, the Stellenbosch region has been renowned for its quality wines. It offers a wide variety of grape varieties, including Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. In an exceptional setting, the Stellenbosch wine estates offer wine and food tastings: enough to feast your eyes and taste buds.

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A land of wines located in France… in the South… between sea and mountains. Here, the winds, the sun and men have shaped the landscapes since the dawn of time.

In this natural environment of predilection , the civilizations that have succeeded one another have constituted a rich cultural heritage. They have thus, each in their own way, revealed the identity of great wine terroirs .

The HERITAGE collection is an invitation to discover our History and our terroirs to savor with each emblematic vintage.

Gérard Bertrand reveals the history of the great terroirs of the South of France and in particular of the South-West with the iconic Cahors appellation.

The year 1152, marked by a historic union between France and England, Henry Plantagenet, future King of England, opens the gates of London to the whole world.