Uncorked ChampagneIn the past if a bottle actually survived, the wine was found to contain bubbles, something that the early Champenois were horrified to see, considering it a fault. As late as the 17th century, Champenois wine makers, most notably the Benedictine... See More » (1)
Uncorked Languedoc-RoussillonThe history of Languedoc wines can be traced to the first vineyards planted along the coast near Narbonne by the early Greeks in the 5th century BC. Along with parts of Provence, Rhône, and Corsica, these are the oldest planted vineyards in France.... See More » (1)
Uncorked ProvenceWine has been made in the region on Provence for at least 2,600 years, eversince the ancient Greeks founded the city of Marseille in 600 BC in fact. Throughout the region's history, viticulture and winemaking have been influenced by the cultures that... See More » (1)
Uncorked AlsaceAlsace wine history spans over 2,000 years, initiated by the Romans and flourished under medieval monastics. Known for Germanic influences and, since WWII, French production styles, the region is famed for aromatic whites, with the 1962 A.O.C. Alsace... See More » (1)
Uncorked BordeauxBordeaux wine has a nearly 2,000-year history, starting with Roman vineyards around 71 AD. It gained prominence in the 12th century through trade with England following Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage, establishing the famed "claret" style. The... See More » (1)
Uncorked Rhone ValleyThe Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC.... See More » (1)
Uncorked Loire ValleyLoire Valley wine history spans over 2,000 years, with roots in the 1st-century Roman settlement of Gaul. Known as the "Garden of France," the region became a major wine hub by the 5th century. Monastic orders in the Middle Ages expanded vineyard... See More » (1)
Uncorked BurgundyErasmus of Rotterdam (1466–1536) was known to be very fond of Burgundian wine, which he used to help manage his poor health, specifically to alleviate suffering from gallstones and gout. During his time in England (1509–1514), he notably disliked the... See More » (1)
