Côtes de Bourg - Château Mercier.Clos du Piat. Cuvée Christophe. Côtes de Bourg. 2020. 93–94 points. A 80/20 Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend aged in 80% new oak, with 14% alcohol.

“Being a Black woman here is different from the US in that I’m an American first, which is seen as an advantage. But my mere existence and life in France is how I’m taking up space.

Here is a sampling of some interesting wines from these regions: Chateau de Cruzeau Pessac-Leognan White 2019 ($25). This stellar sauvignon blanc classic is a good representative of the Bordeaux ...

The region also produces some amazing white wines made from Chardonnay, and red wines made from Pinot Noir. ... Another popular wine region in France is the Rhone Valley in Southeastern France.

Interactive graphic: French wine map shows the best vintage, from 1978 to 2011. Mayfair-based Berry Bros and Rudd, wine merchant to the Queen, has rated the wine from different regions of France ...