Le Grand Livre des Vins Français

The Great Book of French Wines

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Language: French

Level: A1

Number of words: 40,000

Created on: : 24 February 2026

Last revised: : 24 February 2026

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This book combines wine knowledge with practical French. You'll discover step-by-step how grapes become wine—from vineyard and harvest to fermentation, aging, and bottling.

You'll also learn exactly which French words and phrases you need to talk about aromas, flavors, terroir, and food pairing. You'll also be introduced to the most popular French wines and regions, so you can confidently converse about wine.

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Chapter 1: A Brief History of Wine and How It's Made

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