France has been described as a country of vineyards, since they are to be found in almost every region throughout the land. They have, however, remained proudly autonomous over the centuries, with even adjacent vineyards having strong individual characteristics and the boundaries between them being jealously guarded and controlled by the licensing of appellations, of which there are many hundreds. As a result, it can be very difficult for even the most knowledgeable enthusiast to discover the full extent of the vineyards and the astonishing choice that they provide.
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