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The article discusses three main options for exploring the vineyards of southwest France, which will allow discovery of the wine producers, as well as the area's heritage, with the two cited to be often being intertwined. The routes detailed include the Cahors-Malbec route following the Lot River, which meanders downstream to the vineyards of Cahors, the one for Armagnac, the route des vins around the ancient heart of Gascogne, the Gers, and the one around Gaillac.

The article offers the author's insights on the blue grapes or Les raisins bleus that could be found in Côte de Nuits, one of the most famous wine regions in Burgundy, France. The author states that the blue grapes has been the remark of Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gilbourg estate. He relates that the winemakers stop the tourists from eating the valuable fruit as they got on and off the buses by means of spraying. He reveals that the winery tasting seemed labor intensive in the small region.

The article profiles Pascal Laurens, a 24-year-old wine grower who also dabbles in playing rugby football in France. It includes background information on Laurens and his career as a wine grower, as well as a discussion on his passion for rugby. Also cited are the issues' implications for the growing rugby culture in France.

The article features the touring opportunities in Provence, France. The region is a beautiful spring through fall and its harvest season is mid-September to early October. The Domain Houchart is a 220-acre vineyard with a tasting room and winery. It offers the Real Life Rosé. wine. The restaurants in the region include Relais de Saint Ser, a favorite lunch spot for local winemakers.

Features Languedoc, a wine district in France. Production of deeply colored red wines with low acidity, high alcohol and jamminess; Increase in the number of winemakers; Result of the combination of arid soil and hot Mediterranean sun.

The article describes French wines priced under $20. Château Bonnet 2002, Entre-Deux-Mers (white) ($10), Château Greysac, Médoc ($17), Château Bel Air 1999, Haut-Médoc ($12), Trimbach 2001 Pinot Blanc ($12), Paul Blanck 2002 Riesling, "Classique" ($18), Hugel 2002 "Gentil" ($11), Olivier Leflaive 2002 Bourgogne, "Les Sétilles" ($15), Domaine Vocoret 2002 Chablis ($17), Nicolas Potel 2001 Bourgogne, "Maison Dieu" ($17), and others. Place-names to look for: Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Bourgogne, Côte Chalonnaise (Mercurey, Givry, Rully), MÄcon (Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Vérand), Chablis, Savigny-lÄs-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Santenay, Fixin.

Focuses on Sarasota, Florida couple Cornelia and Dick Matson's acquisition of a house and winery in the Bordeaux region in France. Dick Matson's decision to become a vintner; Operation of the winemaking business; Popularity of wine called Chateau Le Cleret.

Reports on an investigation of wrongdoing against wine producer Georges Duboeuf in the Beaujolais region of France. Background on his company, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf; How Duboeuf could be charged with mixing lower-grade grapes with those reserved for the finest wines; Comments of Duboeuf, 72; Details of his career; Fears of winegrowers in the region; How sales of French wine have been slipping for years; Political unrest among winegrowers; Outlook for Duboeuf's operation.

Argues on the popularity of French winemakers. Arguments for the dominance of French winemakers in the wine industry; Information on French wine; Arguments for the claim that French winemakers no longer matter in the wine industry.

The article features the wine region of Buzet in France and its vignerons or wine makers as of August 2014. Also cited are the wine-makers cooperative Les Vignerons de Buzet, which is responsible in marketing the region's wines in the global market, as well as the new wines in the region like the 'Oniric' and the Châ de Gueyze wines.

The article features the winemakers in the largest wine producing area in France, Languedoc which stretches from the mouth of Rhône in the east to Nabonne in the west. It notes that Languedoc was considered as the symbolic centre of Europe's wine lake. Olivier Jullien became known across Languedoc of his Mas Jullien and Mas Cal Demoura labeled wines since 1993. Moreover, merlot was the most planted variety of grapes in Languedoc, which is commonly designated as Vin de Pays d'Oc.

The article focuses on various aspects of wine production by Producteurs Plaimont, a vintners' cooperative in the Gascony region of France. The author describes history of winemaking in the region, including the production of the brandy Armagnac and the use of hybrid grapes and unusual grape varieties.

Features Michele Aubrey Laurent, maker of Cotes du Rhone wines at the Domaine Gramenon in Provence, France.

The article reports that French authorities are planning to extend the areas in which officially labeled Champagne grapes may be grown. The debate engendered by the proposal is described. The article states that additional grape-growing zones are necessary due to the growth in demand for champagne. A detailed map of the proposed zones accompanies the article.

The article lists five top picks of French Bordeaux wines of the 2003 vintage and gives the reasons for the quality of that year. The five recommended bottles are Château Cos-d'Estournel St. Estéphe, Château Lagrange St. Julien, Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux, Château Phélan-Ségur St. Estephe, Château Lynch-Moussas Pauillac. Each bottle is rated and priced at winespectator.com.

Presents five different white wines from France's Loire Valley, just southwest of Paris. Description of Michel Redde's Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie 2002, a wine made from the Sauvignon blanc grape; Examination of Domaine des Baumard's Savenni`res 2002, a wine made from chenin blanc grapes; Details of Chéreau-Carré's Muscadet de Sévre et Maine Sur Lie Château de Chasseloir 2004, a wine made for drinking with seafood.

Mentions the popularity of English champagne when compared to its French rivals. How RidgeView Estate won a silver medal at the Paris Vinalies Internationales for its Knightsbridge 1999 vintage; Reference to how the climate and soil in the Southeast of England offers an environment much like the Champagne region of France; Production of 30,000 bottles annually by British champagne makers Nyetimber and RidgeView; Comparison of the cost of champagnes in France and Britain.

Reports that E. & J. Gallo winery plans to launch its first French brand of wine in the U.S. Reasons for the decision, including the popularity of French wines in the U.S.; How Gallo's French label, Red Bicyclette, will consists of three varietals from French producers in the Languedoc region; Cost.

Offers a rating of the 2001 vintage white burgundy wines from France. Top honor which goes to Marc Colin Chevalier-Montrachet 2001; Inclusion of Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne 2001 and Champy Meursault Les Cras 2001; Others.

The article highlights the career and accomplishments of winemaker Kevin Parker. Topics covered include Parker's acquisition of chateau Maris in the Languedoc region of France in 1997, his equity investment firm known as Sustainable Insight Capital Management, and his emergence to global head of institutional equities in 2000.

Features the wine industry of Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Size of the industry; Previous focus on quantity rather than quality; Comments from wine growers in the region.

Profiles French enologist Michel Rolland. Personal information on Rolland; Brief information on the wine industry in 1983; Information on his career in the wine industry. INSET: A Rolland hit parade.

Features producers of Pinot Gris wine in Alsace, France. Includes Albert Boxler; Albert Mann; Andre Ostertag; Marc Kreydenweiss; Trimbach. INSET: Penny-wise pinot gris..

The article describes how some of France's leading vintners are using astrology to make a better bottle of wine. First, some vine-yards are fertilized with cow manure and water mixed into what is called a "vortex" that contains "life forces." Later, the winemakers harvest and bottle according to astrological charts. Indeed, many of these winemakers also limit grape yields and the use of synthetic pesticides. Bottling by the phases of the moon may not yet be standard practice, but earth-friendly growing is gaining acceptance.

The article provides information of wine maker Boisset Family Estates in France. It notes that Boisset is known for non-traditional thinking in terms of wine, which includes organic and biodynamic growing practices and packaging that has great impact in consumers but less in environment. President Jean-Charles Boisset of the Estate states that the company enjoys more traditional winemaking and also considers their company as a wine innovators. INSET: THE PINOT PORTFOLIO.

The article focuses on the wine industry in France in 1966. It notes the 140 champagne makers in the country that will set a record in production and sales this year. It mentions the changes made in large champagne companies including air-conditioned fermentation rooms, automated packing lines and replaced wooden vats with 500-gallon glass-lined tanks. The country did not worry about the competition of champagne's foreign buyers because they regard the U.S. as their vanguard.

The article reports on the increase of prices of wines leaving wine drinkers bitterly enjoy the taste and glam in Europe. It states that famous wines start to increase prices where devoted drinkers can hardly find same brand with the same prices. It mentions that the increase is due to dollar devaluation, European inflation and speculation of large liquor firm. Also mentioned is the French laws regulating the production of most sought after wines while the demands continues to grow, which have huge impact to the U.S. and Japan importation market.

The article features the 2009 wine collection from Bourdeaux, France. The 2009 Bourdeaux vintage is enjoying great acclaim because of almost perfect weather for grapes in 2009. The Médoc mix resulted in unusual concentration and fruit balanced by the highest recorded tannin levels, working wonders for the cabernet sauvignon. According to the author, winemakers agree that the year was for cabernet sauvignon. The author's personal favorites are Calon Ségur, Léoville Las Cases, Lafite Rothschild, and Margaux, among others.

The article discusses the wine industry in France. Some vintners are reintroducing the older native grape varietals which were mostly wiped out in the phylloxera epidemic of the mid-19th century which almost destroyed the industry. The vintners hope that establishing such varietals will make their wines more distinctive in the increasingly strong competition in the international wine market.

Profiles French winemaker Jacques Lardiere. Quality of vineyards of the Cote d'Or, Burgundy; Career and educational background; Favorite red wines.

Discusses investments in the wine industry. Escalation in the prices of Bordeaux wines; Further increase in prices due to weakened dollar prices than franc or euro; Limited access to some of the vaunted wines; Reasons for price variation of wines at retail outlets; Education about the market of wine provided by wine merchants to help about investments in the field.

Focuses on winemaking in the Champagne region of France. Blending of various wines and vintages to make distinctive regional wines; Modern methods of production at the Paillard winery; Traditional methods used by Henri Krug and Anselme Selosse for their varieties of champagne. INSET: Blend and Bubble.

States that Montrachet restaurant wine director Daniel Johnnes of New York City, New York organized an event where wine makers from Burgundy, France displayed their products. Entertainment for the event; Description of some the wines; Benefit auction during the event.

Presents views on buying wine over the Internet. Web sites of wine merchants in East Anglia, England; Internet commerce for wine shops in France; Prices and delivery.

The article profiles Radda in Chianti, Italy-based wine estate Poggerino managed by winemaker Piero Lanza whose first vintage wine was in 1988 when he was only 20 years old from a university. It mentions that the estate has 11 hectares of vines to organic farming and had been ran by Lanza using biodynamic preparations like horn manure and horn silica sprays. It also highlights Bordeaux, France-based winery Pontet-Canet which has been farmed biodynamically since 2005.

The article offers tips from the winemakers in Napa, California on where to stay, drink and dine in Bordeaux, France.

The article focuses on the importance of wine making in France and it also features the British businessman Graham Shore who purchased a place in Provence and is producing wine at small vineyard near Carpentras.

The article offers information on Greek wine. A group of younger winemakers in Greece went abroad to study viniculture in France, Italy, and California in the late 1980s to bring modern approaches and technologies to wine production. A description of excellent varietals of Greek wine is presented, including assyrtiko, moschofilero, and agiorgitiko, and suggests wine brands, including the Gaia Assyrtiko 2010, Tselepos Mantinia 2010, and the Boutari Nemea 2008.

The article presents the author's experience of visiting the Bordeaux, France's winemakers' 2010 vintage. It states that the place attracted 5,000 merchants and journalists from 68 countries, for the yearly ritual of tasting barrel samples of the latest vintage. According to the author, he tasted the vintage of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, whose grand vin has a wonderful floral nose and long rich finish.