What to look for on a wine label
French labels rarely name the grape and often name the place. A few keywords tell you what is actually in the bottle.
Place before grape
On a French label the largest type is usually the appellation — the place. The grape often is not mentioned at all.
That is not mystery-making but logic: the appellation already decides which grapes may be grown there.
Remember the producer
Within one appellation, producers differ enormously. If a bottle worked for you, look for that name again — not just the same region.