| The making of wine dates back several millennia | | | | Chablis produces the white wine that it is named |
| and there are few wines more revered than | | | | after. These include Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier |
| those that come from France. What's interesting | | | | Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. The soil that these |
| to note is that French wines are part American. | | | | grapes grow in contains fossils that help to fertilize |
| This is because during the 19th century, European | | | | it as well as limestone. The highest quality wine is |
| vineyards suffered from several different plights | | | | considered to be the Grand Cru label, followed |
| that included pestilence and disease. This pretty | | | | closely by the Premier Cru. This wine is both dry |
| much wiped out the vineyards and in order to get | | | | and fruity and enjoyed by all who taste it. |
| healthy plants to grow, they had to be spliced | | | | The Pommard region only produces red wine. |
| with American one. | | | | These are strong, robust wines. At one time, the |
| Some of the most notable French wines are the | | | | quality of this wine had decreased, however the |
| Burgundy ones. Burgundy is located in the central | | | | vineyards have since improved them and they |
| eastern portion of France. Using two varieties of | | | | are once more known for their exceptional taste |
| grapes produces these wines. Using the Pinot Noir | | | | and quality. |
| variety derives the red wine and the white wine is | | | | The wines of Volnay have been loved for over |
| made from the Chardonnay Grape. | | | | 800 hundred years. These are elegant red wines |
| There are many types of Burgundy wines, and | | | | that are so delicious that at one time a French |
| perhaps the difference in taste is due to the fact | | | | King confiscated a whole production for his sole |
| that the region has different types of soil. | | | | usage. |