Around the globe there are certain regions like Napa Valley and Asti that are famous for the wines they produce. But none of these wines command the respect earned by wines created in France. French wines are made in a special way that other countries just can't seem to match. There seems to be extra care poured into every bottle of French wine, and this thoughtful consideration adds a unique quality to every single French wine on the market today. During the initial process, French winemakers will crush the grapes as soon as they are delivered to the cellar. The winemakers can extract the most flavor from every grape, and the result is a French wine rich in flavor and certain to please the palate. The next step is to transfer the crushed grapes, or andquot;mustandquot;, to specialized tanks for fermenting. The fermentation process is a necessary step in making fine French wine. Without fermentation there will be no alcohol, resulting in simple grape juice and disappointed buyers. The grapes used in the creation of French wine have naturally-occurring yeasts, sugars and chemicals. A change takes place in the chemical balance of the grapes during the fermentation process. This chemical change is what makes the wines of France so unique. In order to reach optimal fermentation, the must is kept at a steady temperature of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper ventilation is also required for smooth processing. Under these conditions, vintners are able to lay the foundation to create the types of French wines that have earned their place among the worlds finest. The maceration process is the next step in the making of classic French wine. The wine takes on a rich color and body during this step. The color of wine is developed from the peel and natural tannin of the grape. The amount of andquot;bodyandquot; is determined by the amount of time the wine spends in maceration. Longer maceration will result in a more full-bodied wine, and many of the better French wines will take several weeks of maceration to reach their full potential. Raking is the final processing stage, in which the solids are removed from the wine. It's interesting to note that more than one type of wine may be created during this final phase. After raking, the resulting pulp may be used in its natural form to create a andquot;free runandquot; French wine, or it may be squeezed to create a andquot;pressedandquot; wine. Wine lovers agree that wines of exquisite quality have been created by vintners located around the world. However, whether it's the grapes of France or the careful methods used to process the grapes, few can quite match the unique quality of a fine French wine.

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