France produces more fine wine than any other country in the world. In terms of vineyard area, it ranks second behind only Spain and competes with Italy as the world's largest wine producer. France's many grape varietals (including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) are planted throughout the world and its winemaking techniques and styles have been widely studied and copied. The climate varies significantly throughout the country, allowing for a broad range in wine styles from many different varietals. Its soils and topography also vary greatly from region to region. France's most renowned wine regions include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhone Valley. In addition to their winemaking and varietal influence, the French have imparted the notion of Terroir, meaning roughly sense of place, throughout the wine world.