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Bordeaux
Château Cheval Blanc – A Bordeaux Wine Icon with World-Class Architecture
Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious wine estates. Discover its unique terroir, award-winning winery by Christian de Portzamparc, and legendary vintages.
Champagne
Champagne Demière – A Family Legacy in Every Sparkling Bottle
Discover Champagne Demière – a family-run house in the heart of Champagne, crafting elegant, small-batch champagnes that reflect tradition, terroir, and timeless passion. From vine to bottle, this ...
Apple
Christian Drouin – The King of Calvados
Christian Drouin is the world’s most awarded Calvados producer, crafting exceptional apple brandy in Normandy using traditional methods and innovative cask finishes. Discover their VSOP, XO, and li...
Apple
Guide: What Do Fine, VSOP, and XO Mean? A Simple Overview of Calvados Classifications
What do Fine, VSOP, and XO mean on a Calvados bottle? Fine is aged 2 years, VSOP 4 years, and XO 6 or more. The longer it ages, the richer the flavor. Read our guide and choose the Calvados that fi...
Apple
Calvados – The Golden Second Life of the Apple
What is Calvados? Calvados is a French apple brandy from Normandy, known for its rich apple flavor, smooth oak-aged character, and artisanal production. Made from fermented cider and distilled in c...
France
France’s Wild Wine Soul – Languedoc Steps Into the Spotlight
Few wine regions in the world offer as much diversity, character, and value as Languedoc. Whether you’re looking for a sun-soaked Syrah, a saline-fresh Picpoul, a rustic red blend, or an elegant Cr...
Bordeaux
Marathon du Médoc – The Marathon Where Running Meets Wine
Experience the World's Most Festive Marathon: Marathon du MédocMarathon du Médoc is the ultimate race for both wine lovers and runners. This unique event combines exercise with wine tastings, oyste...
Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace – The Sparkling Pride of Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace – An Affordable Alternative to Champagne with Elegance and Character Crémant d’Alsace is a sparkling wine from Alsace, France, made using the same method as Champagne but at a more...
Beaujolais
Beaujolais – The Playful and Lively Wine from Burgundy
Beaujolais is a wine that defies conventions and offers something for everyone – from the playful and easy-drinking Beaujolais Nouveau to the more complex and structured cru wines. With its juicy f...
Eiffel Tower
Le Jules Verne – A Romantic Experience at the Highest Level
Experience an unforgettable dinner at Le Jules Verne, the Michelin-starred restaurant high up in the Eiffel Tower, where French gastronomy meets a spectacular view of Paris. Enjoy exclusive wines, ...
Bourgogne
Bourgogne Wine Map – One of the World’s Most Beloved Wine Regions
Corkframes' detailed Bourgogne wine map provides a visual overview of the region's various areas and its wines, from the esteemed Côte de Nuits to the crisp whites of Chablis. Corkframes' Bourgogne...
Bordeaux
Crème Brûlée - A Classic French Dessert with Rich History
Crème Brûlée is one of the most beloved and elegant desserts worldwide, with a history dating back to the French cuisine of the 1600s. The name means "burnt cream" and refers to the caramelized sug...
Burgundy
The Most Expensive Bottle of Red Wine Ever Sold
The sale of the 1945 Romanée-Conti for $558,000 stands as a testament to the incredible allure and value of fine wine. It showcases the blend of rarity, quality, and historical significance that ca...
France
Which Country Produces the Most Wine in the World?
Italy is the leading wine-producing country in the world, with an impressive annual production of approximately 4.8 million tons of wine. This places Italy ahead of other major wine producers like ...
Champagne
Which Grapes are Used in Champagne?
Champagne, the noble sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France, is primarily made from three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Each grape in Champagne contributes...
Bordeaux
France wine regions and their famous wines
France is renowned for its diverse and high-quality wine regions. Each of these France wine regions has its own unique terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions, contributing to the rich ...
France
Sauvignon Blanc: The Crisp Queen of White Wines
As the sun beams down on the vineyards of the Loire Valley in France, a fresh and grassy aroma wafts through the air, reminiscent of summer meadows and crisp green apples. This scent emanates from ...
Champagne
Corkframes Original Champagne Wine Map!
In Corkframes serie of detailed Wine Maps we would like to pay a tribute to the age-old tradition of winemaking. This serie of Wine Maps feature selected countries along with their various wine reg...
Champagne
The Champagne region - Sub Regions and Grapes!
The Champagne region, renowned globally for its sparkling wine, is divided into several important sub-regions, each with its own unique terroir influencing the character of the wines produced. We a...
Bordeaux
The highly celebrated Wine Regions of France
French wine regions are highly celebrated globally for their unique characteristics, which contribute to the distinctiveness and high quality of their wines.
Champagne
Champagne: A Luxurious Celebration in Every Bottle
Originating from the eponymous region in the northeastern part of France, this iconic beverage is a testament to the art of winemaking and the nuances of terroir. As a symbol of opulence and festiv...
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