French wine in Kazakhstan

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Neither the lack of a palm in the category “the origin of the wine” or the ban on wine production did not prevent the French wines to take a place among the elite. And not just “take” and lead an elite division of the world of wine. It was the French wine for many decades considered a perfection and a role model. The most titled in the world recognized French wine.

French wine – history of the birth

It seems it always has been, but from the first French vines to leadership last century. Dozens of generations of winemakers, through trial and error have found the perfect variety suitable for the area and climate.

The beginning of the era of French wine is considered to be the 7th century BC when Greek invaders founded the city of Marseille. The Greeks taught the Gauls the basics of the wine business, but a real breakthrough in the wine industry of France today became the 1st century BC the Gauls While the Romans lost the battle for territory, they won the “wine battle”. The French have perfected and the production technology, and the first thought of storing the drink in barrels, which is much more convenient Roman amphorae. The Romans did not forgive the neighbors such a success and nearly destroyed all the vineyards. Fortunately, the dawn of Christianity, the rites of which used wine. The demand for French wine creates supply, and the wine industry of France began its triumphant advance.

Today the wine industry continues to evolve, however, now it is predominantly a family business. Although the number of vineyards decreased significantly, wine diversity remains high. For production control was developed the classification of wines: origin, name, technology of production, sugar content and carbon dioxide.

The regions that produce French wine.

The current winery France consists of 12 regions. Leaders are Bordeaux, Burgundy and champagne. These regions gave the world of Chablis, Beaujolais and the Medoc. The South West territory and Provence produce good wine with the best balance quality-price. Wine from Corsica, Savoie or Jura is almost impossible to enjoy outside of France. This is due to small production volumes.

French law divides wine into four categories of quality:

• The lower tier of “table wines”. Of course, not to say that these French wine – bad, but enjoy the unique taste, choosing such drinks, is unlikely.
• Local (village) wine. The production must meet strict rules and standards. The main difference from the dinning room are required to check the quality.
• The highest quality origin. It is a quality wine produced in a good, but not the most outstanding regions. There is no strict limitation on the varieties and volumes.
• Vintage (A. O. S.). The production is under the control of the government. The best of wine country.

There are other classification: according to color (red, pink, white, and gray), the amount of sugar (dry, semi-dry, sweet) and aging (young, Mature).

The grape varieties.

It is no secret that the same grape variety grown on different lands/climates will give a different wine. And, despite the fact that in the world there are countless grape varieties in the French lands are cultivated only 136. White wines produced from Chardonnay, Folle Blanche, Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard. The basis for the Reds are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, kamerer.

A separate Chapter – sparkling wine. Harvest for them is hand-assembled, and the technology of production is carefully controlled by law. Even developed a special classification of sparkling wines.

One of the main requirements in obtaining standing of the drink is properly chosen combination of soil-climate-vine (“terroir”).

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Often used in the production of several varieties, allowing you to achieve excellent results.

Popular French wine in Kazakhstan

French wine is not always “sky-high” cost. Today in Kazakhstan you can buy a “decent” wine at affordable price. Among our countrymen the most popular French wines are:

Dry white wine Calvet Chardonnay with intense fruity aroma.

Calvet Medoc – the exquisite aroma of wild berries and long aftertaste.

Dry red Calvet Merlot has an elegant taste and a rich bouquet (blackcurrant, cherry).

Pleasant taste Charton Rouge will be a great addition to any party.

Calvet Sauvignon Blanc – a dry wine with a fruity bouquet.

Refreshing taste, fruity aroma and long finish all this dry white Charton Blanc.