There is very little in common, vinously, between the east and west of France – soils, climate and even the grape varieties are all totally different, with the continental climate influence stretching all the way from Champagne down to Provence and the Languedoc. White wines tend to be broader and richer, often with some barrel ageing, whilst the reds lean towards more spiced, exotic notes, reflecting the summer heat. In the South West, the focus is generally on freshness and pure fruit definition, in both reds and whites, and the cooling influence of the Atlantic plays an important role in that, extending quite some way inland.
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