Wine Regions of France Continued...

As we continue our overview of the different wine regions of France, you will learn more about the country, landscape and details that go into creating one of France's most famous commodities.
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Cognac et Pineau des Charentes
Cognac is yet another legendary spirit that got its start in France. The process of creating cognac is complex. It involves the combining of several different spirits and then the mixture is distilled twice in order to create the precise flavors and aroma of the cognac experience. Cognac is mainly consumed as an aperitif before dinner.
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Corse
An exotic and oft-forgotten destination for wine tourism, the island region of Corsica has actually an ideal climate and conditions for growing wine. The original vines were brought to the island by the Greeks thousands of years ago. White wines come from this region that are made from the vermentinu grape, and red wines and rosés are produced in the region as well. All in all, there are nine varieties of wine grown in Corsica, and you will not leave disappointed after a wine tasting visit to this island region.
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Jura
Located right at the heart of Franche-Comté, Jura boasts six appellations of wine. This region offers some of France's richest wine history and are some of the oldest in the country. They span 2,500 hectares and approximately 100 km.
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Langeudoc
There are a multitude of appellations that owe their creation to a vineyard in the Languedoc wine region. A visitor to the Languedoc region will undoubtedly find plenty of opportunity to poke around different cellars and learn more than they ever wanted to know about the varieties of wine.
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Provence
Provence claims to have started it all over 8000 years ago when the Greeks planted France's first vineyard. The Mediterranean region creates an excellent environment for growing grapes for white, red and rosé wines. The region of Provence is a must-see for any wine enthusiast, not only for the rich wine history and beautiful scenery, but also for the culture and gastronomy that it has to offer.
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Roussillon
Sandwiched between the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean and the Corbières massif, the Roussillon wine region of France finds its place along the famous Languedoc-Roussillon wine trail. Vineyards, cellars, tours and hotels abound and offer up wine secretes to tourists.
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Savoie
The Savioe region is notable for the warmth and pleasurable experience that it offers visitors. The culture of Savioe is one of the most welcoming in France as it offers enough beauty to overwhelm all the senses.
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Sud-Ouest
The Sud-Oest region encompasses all the wine growing areas in the southwest part of the country. It stretches from Basque country to Gascony, from River Dordogne to the Lot Valley and south of the Massif central. The 20 appellations of the Sud-Ouest gain influence from all the surrounding areas to create the most varied selection of grapes in all of the French wine regions.
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Val de Loire
The Loire valley is home to a beautiful river that creates just the right environment to grow quality grapes. The main appellation regions are Centre, Tours, Anjoy, Saumur and Nantes. Wine experts and novices will be delighted to travel and tour cellars and vineyards punctuated by castles and abbeys all along the Loire Valley.
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Vallee du Rhone
This region is home to names that wine enthusiasts know well: Tricatin, Ventoux, Diois, Hermitage, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Vivarais, and Costières de Nîmes name a few. The rich flavors of wine and breath-taking views of the valley will surely leave any visitors feeling satisfied.