French wine can feel intimidating, even if you drink wine regularly, and that is exactly what this episode is about.
In this Thoughts of the Week, we turn French wine confusion into a quiz to see how well we actually know French wine regions, grapes, and famous names. No Google, no ChatGPT, just the brain, and honestly, it gets messy fast. We run through five multiple choice questions covering Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Rhône wines, and lesser-known grapes like Aligoté, and along the way it becomes very clear why so many people find French wine hard to approach. Pronunciation trips us up, regions blur together, and even experienced wine drinkers second-guess themselves. That is the point of this episode. French wine is not hard because people are stupid. It is hard because the system is complex, historic, and often explained badly. This quiz is a bit of fun, but it also highlights a real issue for everyday wine drinkers who want to learn without feeling embarrassed. If you have ever stood in front of a wine list wondering where a wine even belongs, this will feel very familiar. Play along at home, keep score, and let us know how you went in the comments.
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