Written on 23/02/2021
Come and discover this magnificent region!
Burgundy is one of France's best-known wine regions. It stretches between Auxerre and Macon on a thin ribbon only a few kilometers wide. It is made up of five sub-regions.
- Chablis (and Grand Auxerrois)
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte de Beaune
- Côte Chalonnaise
- the Mâconnais
Simple yet complex, it's packed with truly prestigious appellations.
The region is known the world over for its two grape varieties, Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
Unlike other wine-growing regions, blending is rarely used in Burgundy to give the wine personality or to correct the character of a vintage. And yet, the differences between each producer are enormous.
Burgundy's continental climate makes it the perfect place to grow grapes. Hot summers and dry autumns produce a distinctive grape. The grapes produce red wines with a ruby-purple color and lots of body. The whites, on the other hand, are golden-colored, with a lively, well-balanced flavor.
As explained above, Burgundy is divided into five sub-regions, each with its own distinctive character.
- Chablis (and Grand Auxerrois)
Just a few kilometers from Auxerre, this region gives birth to a multitude of white wines, from regional appellations like Côteaux Bourguignons, to village appellations like Vézelay, to the Chablis appellation, which extends over 20 comunes and goes all the way up to Grand Cru.
- The Côte de Beaune.
Renowned for its white wines, the Côte de Beaune boasts numerous appellations, including Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. But that's not all. It's also the temple of red wines, notably Pommard and Volnay.
- The Côte de Nuits
The Côte de Nuits is known the world over for its exceptional red wines. Some of the most famous and prestigious appellations include Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée.
- The Côte Chalonnaise
Equally renowned for its reds and whites, the Côte Chalonnaise boasts such great names as Rully, Mercurey and Givry.
- The Mâconnais
The Mâconnais, further south, is more often associated with its white wines, which also include such famous appellations as Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran.
