France

Plush, plummy and Bordeaux’s most planted grape. Here’s how Merlot tastes, where it grows in Europe and where to drink it on a weekend.

Fragrant, fresh and the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. Here’s how Cabernet Franc tastes, where it grows and where to drink it on a weekend.

Cassis, cedar and firm tannins: the world’s best-known red grape. Here’s how Cabernet Sauvignon tastes, where it grows and where to drink it.

Dark, plummy and older than you think. Here’s how Malbec tastes, why Cahors is its French home and where to drink it on a weekend.

From steely Chablis to creamy Meursault and Champagne. Here’s how Chardonnay tastes, where it grows in Europe and where to drink it on a weekend.

Australia calls it Shiraz, Europe calls it Syrah. Here’s how the grape tastes, where it grows and where to drink it on a weekend in the Rhône.