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Everyday Guide to Wines of France

Series: Everyday Guide to Wines of France
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Episodes
6
Rating
TVPG
Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

Grab a glass and join acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan on a fascinating tour of the best wines that France has to offer.

Related Subjects

  • Food & Cooking

Episodes

1. French Wines - Quality and Tradition

38m

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Discover everything you need to know to understand-and savor-a wine that is exceedingly French and enjoyed on both celebratory and everyday occasions: Champagne. You'll learn how to open a bottle of Champagne like an expert, how it compares to Prosecco, how the landscape of the Champagne region affects the character of the wine itself, and more.

2. Alsace and Loire - Delicate, Racy, and Luscious

32m

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Sample elegant reds and whites from the Loire and Alsace regions of France. As you taste your way through these treasures, you'll explore what experts mean when they say wine is "past its peak," why acidic wine pairs so well with seafood dishes, why a German wine is grown in France, and why a particular form of fungus on grapes can actually be a great thing.

3. Burgundy - Wines of Sophistication and Elegance

34m

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Ms. Simonetti-Bryan takes you on a virtual tour of the tastes and sights of her most favorite wine region: Burgundy. You'll get a chance to find out for yourself why it's the gold standard through interactive tastings and comparisons of a range of wines, including a Bourgogne Blanc, a Chablis, a Meursault, and a Beaujolais.

4. Bordeaux - Bold and Rich Wines

39m

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Become more familiar with wines from France's most iconic wine region: Bordeaux. As you taste your way through a variety of unique wines, you'll also see how winemaking in France compares with winemaking in California (where technological innovations are looked on more favorably) and take a peek at how a wine ages over time.

5. Rhne Valley - Aromatic Whites and Spicy Reds

33m

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Explore the great wines of the northern and southern Rhne Valley, which display a side that's more flavorful, spicy, and savory. Use the five S's of tasting wine to make your way through a red and a white Ctes du Rhone, a Condrieu, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and more.

6. Southern France - Rising Stars and Secret Gems

36m

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Go to the southern coast of France (and other outlying regions) for a look at the rest of the wines this country has to offer: a Vin de Pays d'Oc Chardonnay, a Chablis, a Provence Rosé, a Corbières, a Cahors, and a Madiran. You'll also learn the pros and cons of screw-capped wine, and have fun with a final quiz that tests your newfound knowledge of French wines.

Extended Details

  • SeriesEveryday Guide to Wines of France
  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

The Great CoursesDirector
The Great CoursesProducer
Jennifer Simonetti-BryanActor