France is one of the biggest producers of wine in the world, but if you talk to a vintner there, they'll likely get excited about just a few hectares of vines. That's because French wine is ...

For many people wine is synonymous with France. After all, it's been a part of the French way of life for hundreds of years.

Here, our wine columnist shares her top picks for U.S. sparkling wines produced in the traditional Champagne style.