One of the things people need to keep in mind about French wine is most of it is not meant to be quality wine. The vast majority of French wine is table wine, a weak, slightly vinegary slop that is drunk in place of water, since water supplies in France are so god-awful.
The other thing to keep in mind about French wine is that the weather in France is not very consistant, and they have bad years as often as good. Always research your French wine purchase so you don't end up with a bad year.
The best French wines are definately worth the experience, but I find Italian wines are great, inexpenseive, and far more consistent than French.
As previously mentioned by Spiffy, Hungarian wine is quite yummy, and while they are famous for their Tokaji (a desert wine) there is a lot of wonderful vino there.
Alsatian wine is wonderful, a blend of German and French wine culture.
The other thing to keep in mind about French wine is that the weather in France is not very consistant, and they have bad years as often as good. Always research your French wine purchase so you don't end up with a bad year.
The best French wines are definately worth the experience, but I find Italian wines are great, inexpenseive, and far more consistent than French.
As previously mentioned by Spiffy, Hungarian wine is quite yummy, and while they are famous for their Tokaji (a desert wine) there is a lot of wonderful vino there.
Alsatian wine is wonderful, a blend of German and French wine culture.
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