Recommended Wineries in France

Expert guides to leading châteaux, domaines and Champagne houses

Since 2003: Private wine travel in France
Expertly curated: By Genevieve Mc Carthy, France wine-travel expert
67 winery profiles: Across 8 French wine regions and appellations
Private winery visits: arranged subject to estate availability

French Winery Guide

Explore France’s wineries, region by region

France’s wine estates range from the classified châteaux of Bordeaux and the venerable houses of Champagne to family-owned domaines in Burgundy, Alsace, the Loire, and the Rhône. Our collection of 67 winery guides is arranged by region, with insight into each estate’s history, vineyards, wines, and particular appeal.

Our selection of châteaux draws on more than two decades of planning private wine journeys in France. It reflects estates distinguished by their wines, history, setting, or the quality of the visitor experience.

Many of the leading properties receive visitors by appointment only, while others are rarely open to the public. Cellar Tours can advise on the most rewarding estates, arrange private visits where possible, and handle chauffeured transport, expert guides, hotels, and restaurant reservations as part of a tailor-made journey through France’s wine regions.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Winery guides

France winery guides

Explore featured winery profiles across France, grouped by wine region for easier planning.

Alsace

Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is celebrated for expressive Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer produced by historic family estates.

Beaujolais

Across Beaujolais’ granite hills, Gamay ranges from supple, fruit-filled wines to the more structured and age-worthy expressions of the ten crus.

Bordeaux

Explore estates across the Médoc, Graves, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and Sauternes.

Burgundy

Burgundy’s carefully delineated climats reveal the many expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across Chablis, the Côte d’Or, and the vineyards farther south.

Champagne

Chalk soils and a cool northern climate underpin the distinctive wines of Champagne, where historic houses sit alongside an increasingly admired generation of independent growers.

Loire

Following the Loire from the Atlantic towards central France, the region produces an exceptionally varied range of wines from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Melon de Bourgogne.

Provence

Beyond its celebrated rosés, Provence offers characterful reds and whites shaped by Mediterranean sunshine, cooling breezes, and a varied landscape of mountains and coast.

Rhône

The steep Syrah vineyards of the northern Rhône give way to the warmer south, where Grenache and its traditional blending partners produce generous, aromatic wines.

Curated by

Genevieve Mc Carthy

Genevieve, originally from San Diego, California, has spent the last 25 years living in Europe, primarily in Spain, Ireland, and Italy. She has a background in the wine industry, having worked for a top wine importer in Ireland and a prestigious winery in Italy's Franciacorta region. In 2003, Genevieve founded Cellar Tours, a boutique wine tours company based in Madrid, Spain. She holds wine education credentials from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London and has a strong network within the European wine industry. Genevieve specializes in organizing VIP tours to exclusive wineries that are not accessible to the general public. With a passion for food and wine, fluency in multiple languages, and expertise in luxury travel and tourism, Genevieve has built a successful career in creating unique wine experiences.