Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot originated in Bordeaux. That should tell you how important Bordeaux is to French wine & wine history in general. Famous for it's age-worthy dry red wines, including some are the most expensive wines globally. There's a wide range of wines from Bordeaux, including white & sweet wines, which makes it's appellation system quite confusing to navigate. Read up more here!