French Varietals

[winoweenie]

It was obvious this was a silly question from a teacher who didn't have a clue about France or the varietal labeling laws there. What IK has given you are the various regions in France. In Bordeaux there are 5 principle varietals planted; Cabernet Savignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot and every classified growth uses some or all depending on their terrior. The Rhone actually has 8 red varietals that are used in varying amounts along with the same amount of whites that are allowed in the blends. The Champagne region uses basically 3 grape varietals etc, etc. So if your teacher is actually talking about varietals I don't think there's a definative answer If He/She means the 10 areas that produce the most wine then there is a definative answer. WW