Wine in France is usually served with Lunch and Dinner. A formal meal may include up to 3 or 4 different wines, eached matched with a course.
France produces more wine than any other country in the world, besides Italy. Not only do the French produce a great deal of wine, they also care a great deal about the quality of each bottle produced. In 1935, laws were passed regulating the production of wine. Because of this, wines are now categorized by region, method of production, and alcoholic content.
Type and quality of wine all depend on factors such as the soil, climate, and type of grapes used. Wines produced in different types of region and soil, even if the climate is the same, the taste will be different.
Contrary to American produced wines, French wines are usually named after the region they are produced in. For example, Champagne comes from the Champagne region, Burgundy from the Burgundy region, and so on.