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There is a typical French saying, La vie est trop courte pour boire du mauvais vin, which basically translates to “Life is too short to drink bad wine.” And, when you have so many wonderful French wine options, you really don’t have to drink anything that doesn’t please the palate. The French know what they are doing – they produce some of the world’s greatest wines, vying only with Italy as biggest wine producer globally. Wine (and food) are part of French culture and everyday life – and the rest of us get to benefit from it.
The entire country of France can be broken into regions as vineyards are throughout the land that borders quite a bit of water: the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Rhine River, and the English Channel. These bodies of water greatly influence the climate of the regions, which in turn influence the grapes.
Three of the top and most beloved wine regions of France are Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne, though some say there are seven primary regions and others say ten. We’ll concentrate on the top three, but here’s a quick look at the most popular wine regions throughout France.
Founded in 1934, Haskell’s has championed fine wines for over 80 years. We have 11 wine stores in Minnesota,one deli and one restaurant. As one of the top wine shops in North America, Haskell’s is known for legendary service and one of the finest collections of wine, beer and spirits. Led by Chairman and CEO Jack Farrell, and the Farrell family, Haskell’s continues to be at the forefront of the wine scene throughout the world. Haskell’s also can ship wine, beer & spirits all throughout the world, the U.S. and we deliver locally.
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