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The Wines of France
(Prepared with the collaboration of the Musée du Vin and Mme Josse) Rosé wineRosé winemaking is done either with a direct pressing, or by “bleeding”. With direct pressing, the red grapes are crushed, then pressed. The winemaking process iss identical to that for white wines. With “bleeding”, it is easier to obtain the colour. A short maceration is done during which the fermentation can begin. As soon as the colour is satisfactory, the “bleeding” takes place, by “racking” the must which will be made into a white wine. |
For milleniums, Man has cultivated the vine; he has learned to choose grape varieties and to adapt them to the soil, to the climate. This close relationship between Man and Nature has given birth to wines, a drink appreciated by gods and kings... In Paris, in the bistrots, the restaurants, the brasseries, the neighbourhood cafés, wines are there, already familiar or to be discovered, throughout the year... This guide will lead you through this extremely rich world.