The result is that French wine labels, which are ostensibly meant to communicate to consumers what’s inside the bottle, have become a jumble of often confusing terms. The broadest French wine ...

and today the typical bottle of cognac is one-dimensional, industrial and boring. But hope is not lost for lovers of fine French brandy. As with many French wine-and-spirits designations ...

If it sounds overwhelming, have no fear: F&W's guide to French Wine covers it all, with guides to France's winemaking regions, ideas for classic bottles to buy and tips on how to pair French wines ...