
Burgundy Wine France
Learn about Burgundy wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
A legendary wine region setting the benchmark for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay worldwide, Burgundy is a perennial favorite of many wine lovers. While the concept of ‘terroir’ reigns supreme here—soil type, elevation and angle of each slope—this is a region firmly rooted in tradition. Because of the Napoleonic Code requiring equal distribution of property and land among all heirs, vineyard ownership in Burgundy is extremely fragmented, with some growers responsible for just one or two rows of vines. This system has led to the predominance of the "negociant"—a merchant who purchases fruit from many different growers to vinify and bottle together.
Burgundy’s cool, continental climate and Jurassic limestone soils are perfect for the production of elegant, savory and mineral-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with plenty of acidity. Vintage variation is of particular importance here, as weather conditions can be variable and unpredictable. In some years spring frost and hail must be overcome.
The Côte d’Or, a long and narrow escarpment, forms the heart of the region, split into the Côte de Nuits to the north and the Côte de Beaune to the south. The former is home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, while Chardonnay plays a much more prominent role in the latter, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout. Other key appellations include the Côte Chalonnaise, home to great value Pinot Noir and sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. The Mâconnais produces soft and round, value-driven Chardonnay while Chablis, the northernmost region of Burgundy, is a paradise for any lover of bright, acid-driven and often age-worthy versions of the grape.
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Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Macon Villages 2019Chardonnay from Macon Villages, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous 2017Chardonnay from Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers Premier Cru 2018Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Domaine Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2019Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 2018Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Reserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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Albert Bichot Fixin Clos de la Perriere Premier Cru Monopole 2018Pinot Noir from Fixin, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Louis Jadot Chablis 2019Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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William Fevre Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2018Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018Chardonnay from Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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JCB No. 69 Brut Rose Cremant de BourgogneRosé Sparkling Wine from Burgundy, France
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Louis Jadot Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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William Fevre Chablis Vaulorent Premier Cru 2018Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Premier Cru Marquis de Laguiche 2018Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Chorey Les Beaune 2018Pinot Noir from Chorey-les-Beaune, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Burgundy, France
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Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes Premier Cru 2018Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin 2018Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 2018Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rose 2020Rosé from Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
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Joseph Drouhin Meursault 2018Chardonnay from Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 2018Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
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Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Rouge 2018Pinot Noir from Mercurey, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France