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Burgundy is perhaps the most complex and intimidating of French wine regions. It is located in eastern France and stretches from Chablis and Auxerre in the north all the way down to Beaujolais (to be treated separately) in the south. Its climate is continental -- cold winters and hot summers, as well as frequent rain and hail near harvest. The first to begin to recognize and codify the differences between vineyards were the Cistercian monks. They helped give us our notion of terroir. Most of the vineyards belonged to the church and nobility until the French Revolution, when they were redistributed and often split between several proprietors. They were further fragmented because of the inheritance law in the Napoleonic Code, which decreed that vineyards must be split equally among one’s heirs. Thus, today, one can buy several wines from a single vineyard, each from a different producer.

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Top 8 2010 Burgundies

2010 Burgundies are hitting the shelves, or in some cases due to the marriage of limited quantities and high ratings, are slipping through the retail channels without ever having seen a shelf. Yes, this is the perfect storm: a great vintage, lower than...

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2010 Burgundy

Burgundy has been on a bit of roll as of late, both in the bottle and with consumers, or perhaps I should say collectors. While the Bordeaux bubble of 2011 seemed to have an unusually fine focus on Chateau Lafite and its related properties, the new app...

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6 Villages of Burgundy

When in uncharted territory, most wine buyers stick to the well-trodden path. That means there is plenty of room for discovery, even in a fairly small region like Burgundy. A lucky benefit of taking the road less traveled is that road's lower prices. ...

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Chinese Investors Shift to Burgundy and California Wine

As Chinese investors add expensive Burgundy and California wine to their fine wine wish lists, they raise concern that traditional markets will lose coveted allocations and see prices increase.

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Being in Burgundy

There is nothing like spending time in Burgundy. The villages and countryside are beautiful and timeless. The people are discreet but warm. Burgundy is like comfort food for wine lovers.

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Mother Nature Meets Wo/Man - 2010 Burgundy Whites in Your Glass(es)

The 2010 wines from Burgundy are delicious. The weather affects white and red wines differently. I’ll start by pointing out why small weather events can change a lot, and sometimes everything, in the way wines taste in the end. In this post, I’ll focus...

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Mother Nature Meets WoMan: 2010 Red Burgundy in Your Glass(es)

As I said in my post on 2010 Burgundian whites, this vintage is delicious. I discussed there how weather affects white and red wines differently. So far, it’s hard to say which color I favor, though I’m leaning towards the whites. However, the wines ar...

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An Interview with Jacques Lardiere

Jacques Lardiere of Domaine Louis Jadot has been one of the most fascinating and enthusiastic winemakers to represent Burgundy. Under his guidance for the last 42 years, the wines of Jadot have moved from strength to strength, always reaching their pea...

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Notations on the Côte de Nuits

The Côte de Nuits houses 99 percent of the red Grands Crus of Burgundy’s famous Côte d’Or. Seeing as these wines are some of the most limited production wines in the world, this says a lot about this terroir. By and large, this 17 mile stretch of lan...

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Louis Jadot, Inspiring Romantic Tales Since 1859

America loves Jadot. They first locked eyes over a bottle of Beaujolais, and the love story has continued through today. Founded in 1859 by the man whose name it bears, Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot has long been known as one of the most...

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Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir Verget White Chablis Burgundy (2009)

Region: France » Burgundy » Chablis » Vaudésir
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: Table Wines
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alanb1108

A 2009 Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. Light yellow straw in color. Fruit hints of apple and lime with a hint of minerality. A mid-finish on the palette and crisp acidity. The time for this wine is now until 2016. Best served chilled to 52 degrees, ...

Chablis Dauvissat R. & V (2011)

Winery: R&V Dauvissat
Region: France » Burgundy » Chablis
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Chrystal clear pale golden color in the glass. Very fruity nose--citrus, apricot. Nice and crisp on the palate. Light bodied. Very light hints of lemon flavor. Nice acid. Kind of a "spritzy" sensation on the finish. US$39.99 at WIne Club in Sant...

Domaine Gachot-Monot Côte de Nuits Villages (2010)

Winery: Domaine Gachot-Monot
Region: France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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Welkja

This wine shows an elegance that is balanced, velvety, and smooth throughout. The nose and mouth begin with dark cherry, and raspberry, then the mid palate picks up acidity, then shows toast from the oak and finishes with a minerality that leaves you w...

Michel Gay Fils & Chorey-Lès-Beaune (2008)

Winery: Michel Gay
Region: France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Beaune » Beaune
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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nputens

"On the nose, barnyard, cherry, plum, game and tomato with flavors of ripe cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry and mushroom." [From "Pinot Noir" blind tasting at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 13 October 2012.]

Joseph Drouhin Chorey les Beaune (2009)

Winery: Joseph Drouhin
Region: France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Beaune » Chorey-les-beaune
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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vin0vin0

Extremely enjoyable red Burdundy. A little light on the nose but a good amount of crisp dark berries, some red cherry and excellent acidity.

Faiveley Mercurey (2009)

Winery: J. Faiveley
Region: France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Mercurey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

The Faiveley Mercurey is dark and inviting with rich strawberry jam and floral notes. The mouthfeel is smooth, balanced and full of cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours. Very good Mercurey with excellent depth and a medium to long finish. Lacks...

Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau (2010)

Winery: Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais Nouveau
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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nputens

[From "Thankgiving Favorites" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 11 November 2012.]

Duboeuf Macon-Villages (2009)

Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Mâcon-villages
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: Table Wines
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mikespeer

great nose of peach and flowers.....on the palatte it offers a great balance of crispness and oakiness....

Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly-Fuissé Clos Sur la Roche (2010)

Winery: Domaine Saumaize-Michelin
Region: France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Pouilly-fuissé
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Very floral nose--maybe, orange blossom--some slight hint of oak. Very pleasant introduction to the palate. Nice crisp tartness. Slight oak/caramel tast; some lemon; domr mineraliyy. Tartness that I like ligers for quite a while on the finish. US$...

Maison Albert Bichot Mercurey (2010)

Winery: Albert Bichot
Region: France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Mercurey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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nputens

"Under the purplish red color, the nose is simple and medium. Dry, medium bodied and fruity with refreshing acidity. Smooth tannins and a slender mouthfeel." [From "Pinot Noir" blind tasting at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 13 October 2012.]

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Henry Fessy Moulin-À-Vent
Winery: Henry Fessy
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Moulin-à-vent
Type: Table Wines

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Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

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Georges Duboeuf Moulin-À-Vent
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Moulin-à-vent
Type: Table Wines

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Tex Mex Corn Bread

Spicy, flavorful, Southwestern version of an old favorite. A terrific accompaniment for chili or boldly flavored soups. Read more »

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages
Winery: Joseph Drouhin
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Type: Table Wines

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Balsamic Soy-Glazed Chicken Wings

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Château de la Chaize Brouilly
Winery: Château De La Chaize
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet and Sour Chicken II

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Beaujolais Villages Domaine du Tracot Jean-Paul Dubost
Winery: Dubost Ranch Winery
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Color: Red Wines

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One-of-Each Soup

Originally, this curried soup was served cold. Given the winter chill in the air, however, we tried it hot and discovered it to be even better. Read more »

Duboeuf Nouveau
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Fleurie
Type: Table Wines

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Recipe: Baked Chicken with Bacon Recipes from The Kitchn | The Kitchn

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Georges Duboeuf Brouilly
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly
Type: Table Wines

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25-Minute Chicken and Noodles

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Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
Winery: Maison Louis Jadot
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Type: Table Wines

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Mustard Jus

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Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau
Winery: Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais Nouveau
Type: Table Wines

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Loaded Nachos Potato Skins

Why settle for a pile of soggy tortilla chips when you can have a bite-sized plate of nachos loaded into a crispy potato shell? Filled with beans, cheese, hot sauce, sour cream, avocado, and salsa,... Read more »

Georges Duboeuf Saint-Amour
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Saint-amour
Type: Table Wines

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Carrot Habanero Soup

Piercing the habanero chile and letting it steep in the cooking liquid (then disposing of the chile) infuses the soup with pleasant heat. If you like your soup hotter, seed and chop the habanero, a... Read more »

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Mentor for Burgundy Wines

Bob Fyke

Brunello, and other Tuscan reds, are home base for me. I enjoy wines from many other regions as well, and love to organize,and participate in, wine themed dinners in NYC. Twitter @brunellobob

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Varietals Produced in Burgundy View all

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Marsanne

    Avilleran, Champagne Piacentina, Ermitage, Grosse Roussette, Hermitage, Johannisberg, Marsan Belyi, Marsanne Blanche,...

  • Vivant

  • Négrette

Subregions of Burgundy

  • Beaujolais

    Beaujolais Beaujolais lies roughly in the southeast quarter of France, between Burgundy to...

  • Mâconnais

      The Maconnais is the southernmost part of Burgundy, if you don’t count Beaujolais. It is b...

  • Bourgogne

      Bourgogne AC is Burgundy’s generic appellation. In the Cote d’Or, the flatter, more fertil...

  • Bourgogne-aligoté

  • Bourgogne Chardonnay

      Chardonnay is a simple blank canvas of a grape, and one has to train it to taste a certain...

Popular Wineries in Burgundy View all

  • Louis Latour

    The Latours have been vintners in Burgundy since the 17th century, slowly building a unique Do...

  • Maison Louis Jadot

      Maison Louis Jadot is a winery that’s proud of its heritage and land. Founded in 1859 by L...

  • Michel Picard

    Picard Père et Fils is one of the largest wine producers and négociants in Burgundy and, with nea...

  • Marcel Lapierre

    In 1973, Marcel Lapierre begins again the family business composed then by 7 hectares with the cu...

  • Charles de Valliere

    Famous domain "Charles de Valliere" based in Pommard, Burgundy. Family owned and runned busi...

  • Bouchard Père et Fils

    Contrary to many wine growing regions, one of the particularities of Burgundy is the complete lac...

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