Terroir (vineyard) is a term used to refer to the land where grape is grown and the material to make wine. Terroir is crucial to wine quality and is clearly labeled on the label. Based on terroir one can identify the grape (cépage) of the wine grape as well as other factors affecting wine quality.The larger grape growing unit terroir is vignoble (grape growing area). A vignoble can consist of many different terroir with different grape and wine quality. There are 14 major vignobles in France, the largest of which is the Languedoc grape growing region in southwestern France. In addition, France has some smaller grape growing areas in Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Lyon, Bugey, Lorraine and Île-de-France … which are the lands producing world famous wines.Let’s explore grape raw material areas and partners of EUconsumer:
1.Bordeaux
As the capital of the world wine industry, the southwestern port city of France – Bordeaux owns many famous wine villages such as Pessac-Léognan, Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauternes and Barsac. Bordeaux’s history of wine production dates back to the middle of the 1st century but it was not until the middle of the 12th century under King Henry II that Bordeaux was truly known. Bordeaux is home to famous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Bordeaux is often strong, harsh and can be aged longer than other wines, therefore, Bordeaux is considered the “picky” wine people enjoy the most.
2. Champagne
Since the 17th century, Champagne has become the center of the famous French wine production when the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon invented the unique sparkling wine processing technique. Champagne is made from 3 main grapes: Pinot noir red, Pinot meunier black and Chardonnay white. Each grape is specially trimmed to create the best quality. Today, the northern cold country of France is home to the world’s famous effervescent wine production. The taste of this charming Champagne drink ranges from Bruit (not sweet), Demi-Sec (slightly sweet) and Sec (sweet).
3. Loire Valley
With a 1,125 km2 wide grape field, the Loire valley in the Rhône-Alpes region becomes France’s third largest wine-producing region. Famous production areas in Loire include Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray, Sancerre, Bourgueil, Chinon and Saumur. Loire Valley is famous for the world’s leading white wines. Although the region’s climate is not particularly favorable for the strong grape varieties, the valley along the Loire river is still the place for “producing” the most diverse wines in France with the main grape varieties Muscadet, Cabernet Franc. and Chenin Blanc.
4. Languedoc
Located in southern France, on the lush Mediterranean coast, Languedoc is considered the largest wine growing and wine growing area in France and the world with an area of 2,800 km2. Languedoc has up to 60 different types of famous wines, each year contributing 40% of the total wine produced domestically. For those who are wine connoisseurs, it is easy to see the typical flavor and higher alcohol content of grapes grown in sunny and windy areas.
Wine selection process and supplier
Wine enjoyment is an art and wine drinker is an artist.
Want to choose a good wine you need to have experience and knowledge of each type of wine as well as the country of production. In order for customers to avoid having difficulty selecting wine, EUConsumer would like to share the wine selection process.
The wine selection process consists of the following steps:
1. Summary of partner and supplier information
Find out information about suppliers, types of wine, quantity and price of wines
2. Research
Start researching products in collaboration with experts. Directly to material planting areas for evaluation.
3. Observe sampling and evaluation
Conduct sampling and evaluation from wines.
4. Wine tasting and analysis
Our wine experts will visually assess wines through their sense of smell and taste. Analysis of wines from partners and suppliers.
5. Selection of preliminary wine
Select and compare the best products, with quality / price ratios, always in line with our selection criteria.
6. Supplying to consumers
Wine products are delivered to customers in accordance with their needs.