cheeses of france - Glossary Search
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A French sheep's milk cheese produced in various sized wheels. It has a firm, hard texture that is perfect for grating and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor.
A farmhouse cheese from the Chirac region in the middle of France where many of the goat cheeses are produced.
Most notably known as "Cabernet Sauvignon". A grape varietal, used in the production of robust red wines, originating in the Bordeaux region of France.
Pronounced cab-air-nay FrahN. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Loire Region of France.
Pronounced bore-DOUGH. A regional red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. Bordeaux is also a major city in France.
Pronounced paw-muh-rhawl. The smallest wine producing area of the Bordeaux region of France, therefore there is a limited supply of these wines available.
Pronounced bore-DOUGH. A regional white wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. The Bordeaux is also a major city in France.
Pronounced Mah-dee-rahn. An appellation in the Languedoc region of France. Although a small appellation, it is well known for producing robust, age worthy red wines.
A flat, round cake originating in France made with flaky pastry dough, yeast dough, or unleavened dough.
A European food dish attributed to the Basque region of France that is similar in appearance to a stew containing bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil.
Pronounced vee-ohn-yay. Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.
Most notably known as "Viognier". Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.
Pronounced so-tairn or soh-tehrn. An appellation that produces outstanding sweet wines that have become famous throughout the world.
Pronounced shah-blee. White wine produced in the Chablis district of the Burgundy region of France. 100% Chardonnay grape varietal based.
A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Beaujolais region of France.
Pronounced bo-jo-lay. A regional wine from the town of Beaujolais in the Burgundy region of France. Beaujolais Nouveau (noovo) is a style of Beaujolais released annually on the 3rd Thursday of November.
A regional wine produced in the Rhône region of France. Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage are well known northern appelations of the Rhône that produce red wines.
A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Beaujolais region of France.
Pronounced bo-jo-lay. A regional wine from the town of Beaujolais in the Burgundy region of France. Beaujolais Nouveau (noovo) is a style of Beaujolais released annually on the 3rd Thursday of November.
A berry, much like a small grape, native to France and northern Europe that is related to the green gooseberry.
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