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Alsace
Known for dry Rieslings and Gewürztraminers, this French region has a strong Germanic influence. (40 subregions, 27,154 wines)
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Bordeaux
Perhaps the most famous wine producing region in the world. Known for red blends. (7 subregions, 96,493 wines)
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Champagne
The best known region for sparkling wine. Truly some great stuff. (17 subregions, 22,082 wines)
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Languedoc Roussillon
France's melting pot for wine. Influence from Rhone, Bordeaux and the Mediteranean. (3 subregions, 42,850 wines)
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Loire Valley
Known for Chenin blanc and other whites, but produces a bit of everything. (4 subregions, 38,344 wines)
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Provence
From Southeastern France, known for Rose's as well as red blends. (2 subregions, 11,638 wines)
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Rhône
Home of Cotes du Rhone, and best known for red blends, but produces all sorts of good stuff. (4 subregions, 65,612 wines)
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Southwest France
AKA "Sud-Ouest." Contains Dordogne/Bergerac, Garonne, and Gascony. Known for unusual varietals. (3 subregions, 14,562 wines)