Archive - Daily Terroir: Exploring Wine Regions One Day at a Time

Day 26 | Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

South of Avignon, a broad plateau of rolled quartzite pebbles (galets roulés) soaks up Provençal sun by day and radiates warmth through the night.

16 hrs ago •

Day 22 | Hermitage AOC

Syrah above the Rhône

Jun 22 •

Day 21 | Beaujolais AOC

Jun 21 •

Day 18 | Chablis AOC

Fossil Soils, Steely Wines

Jun 18 •

Day 12 | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC

Melon de Bourgogne

Jun 12 •

Day 10 | Pouilly‑Fumé AOC

Sauvignon Blanc with a Smoky Edge

Jun 10 •

Day 7 | Sancerre AOC

The Benchmark for Dry Sauvignon Blanc

Jun 7 •

Day 6 | Vacqueyras AOC

Southern Rhône Reds with Muscle and Spice

Jun 6 •

Day 5 | Côtes de Provence AOC

Light, Dry, Unmistakable

Jun 5 •

Day 4 | Tavel AOC

The Rhône’s Deep‑Pink Benchmark

Jun 4 •

Day 2 | Bandol AOC

Mourvèdre on the Mediterranean

Jun 2 •

Day 1 | June 2025 – France

One AOC at a Time

Jun 1 •

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