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Originally Posted by Tinordi
I used to think French wine was no good. But after really trying a lot, it's unquestionably the best. Value might not be there for Canadian buyers (exchange rate, import duties, mark-ups etc) but on a pure quality basis. It truly stands the test. Most new world wine is frankly too bold, too fruity, too imbalanced. French wine, first, has the best selection of high quality wines of any country and has the most pressure from the domestic market to produce high quality wines.
In any case, a trip to a french wine region and a deep dive is recommended. I would suggest Alsace, Loire, Burgundy or the Rhone Valley for a week.
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I will definitely keep trying - I have certainly loved a few here and there. I have a couple of very expensive bottles that, if truth be told, I bought for the future appreciation so that I could trade them for something I liked - perhaps I will actually taste one (in 5-10 years) and keep the other one back for trade. I would appreciate any suggestions - if you can think of something with big taste, yet smooth drinking...