Some of the best wines hail from France. Our selection goes beyond more common varietals like Pinot Noir or Cabernet. Don't be afraid to try something new!
France is where the modern natural wine movement started, with Beaujolais growers in the '80s rejecting additives and going back to native yeast. Today you'll find natural growers in every region, and plenty of them bottle as Vin de France so they can make wine their way.
Where to start
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Beaujolais: Alex Foillard Brouilly and Frédéric Cossard Morgon Côte du Py.
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Burgundy: Clair Obscur Aligoté Meix Pillé and Maxime Crotet Passe-Tout-Grains.
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Jura: Oxymore Songe Éveillé and Frugal Festin.
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Alsace: Léo Dirringer Pur Jus and Domaine Julien Meyer Sylvaner.
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Champagne: André Beaufort Polisy Brut Réserve and the Ambonnay Grand Cru half bottle.
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Vin de France: Les Lampyres Soir Désir and Domaine de la Goguette La Siesta.
