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About Burgundy
Ah, Burgundy: the birthplace of wines against which all others are compared. This tiny, central-east French region holds an inordinate amount of power in the world of wine and is also home to some of the world’s most expensive wines.
Burgundy Basics
The small but mighty region of Burgundy has five main winegrowing areas. In the very far forth, Chablis—which is geographically separated from the rest of Burgundy and close to Champagne—is known for steely, crisp and clean unoaked Chardonnays with bracing acidity. But the most renowned Burgundy wines are arguably from the famed Côte d’Or, or “Golden Slope,” which is comprised of both the Côte de Nuits in the north, known for red wines (Pinot Noir), and the Côte de Beaune, famous for whites (Chardonnay), just south of it. Meanwhile, at the southern end of the region, are the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais, both lauded for value-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a bit of Gamay.The Grapes of Burgundy
Though the basics of Burgundy are fairly easy to understand—the main grape varieties are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the soil types are clay and limestone—the wines are anything but. Burgundian wines are thought to be among the most complex and age-worthy in the world. Although Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are synonymous with Burgundy, a few other grapes grow in the area as well. Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris are allowed in the Saint-Bris-le-Vineux appellation of Burgundy, located near Chablis and Sancerre (Loire Valley). Another white allowed in the area is Aligoté, which is similar to Chardonnay, a distant relative. It is allowed in the area of Bouzeron, located in the Côte Chalonnaise. Many sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne wines use Aligote as their base blending wine. Aligote is a high-yielding variety with high acidity.Classification
Like much of France, Burgundy uses a classification system to denote quality. At the bottom are the regional wines, usually labeled as “Bourgogne Blanc” or “Bourgogne Rouge.” The village-level wines are next, and this is where the names of villages begin to appear on labels. From there, the next step up are Premier (1er Cru) wines, which are labeled with vineyard names in specific villages. And at the top, Grand Cru wines prominently stake their claim as the most important (and expensive) bottlings of the region. Names like Montrachet or Clos de Vougeot will feature prominently on the label. Chablis, being geographically separate from the rest of Burgundy, also has its own classification system for quality. At the bottom is Petit Chablis, which are village-level wines. Wines labeled simply “Chablis” are next, followed by Premier Cru Chablis, which have vineyard names on their labels. Finally, Grand Cru Chablis will have one of seven vineyard names on their labels.-
Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils 2004 En Remilly Premier Cru (Saint-Aubin)
BurgundyAll white Burgundy should aim for the balance as this wine. It ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Roux Père et Fils 2004 Les Petits Vougeots Premier Cru (Vougeot)
BurgundyThis is intensely perfumed, exotic and initially overpowering. But when you taste ...See Full Review$65 -
Louis Jadot 2004 Beaune Grèves Le Clos Blanc Premier Cru (Beaune)
BurgundyThis is in a delicate style, typical of whites from Beaune, a ...See Full Review$52 -
Roux Père et Fils 2004 Les Valozières Premier Cru (Aloxe-Corton)
BurgundyThis is a stern, serious wine which has dry tannins, firm mulberry ...See Full Review$55 -
Domaine Patrick Javillier 2004 Cuvée Oliogocène (Bourgogne)
BurgundyA wine from vineyard on the edge of Meursault. The soil is ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Joseph Drouhin 2004 Clos des Mouches (Beaune)
BurgundyA delicate wine which seems - at least at this stage in ...See Full Review$70 -
Louis Latour 2004 La Grande Roche Premier Cru (Montagny)
BurgundyThis is an elegant wine, dominated by green fruit and vanilla, smooth ...See Full Review$22 -
Domaine Faiveley 2018 Clos de Cortons Faiveley Monopole Grand Cru (Corton)
BurgundyThis is a breathtaking expression of Faively's benchmark grand-cru vineyard, owned solely ...Cellar SelectionSee Full ReviewN/A -
Edouard Delaunay 2019 Grand Cru (Clos de Vougeot)
BurgundyUndulating streaks of blackberry and blueberry preserves introduce this powerfully ripe, penetrating ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$330 -
Domaine de Bellene 2019 Les Grèves Premier Cru (Beaune)
BurgundyRipe, fleshy layers of blackberry and plum are accented by hints of ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$159 -
Edouard Delaunay 2019 Premier Cru Les Perrières (Nuits-St.-Georges)
BurgundyHints of truffle and violet petals perfume bright, penetrating blackberry and cherry ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$145 -
Nuiton-Beaunoy 2020 Nuits-St.-Georges
BurgundyRousing veins of graphite and smoke peek through layers of black plum ...See Full Review$80 -
Edouard Delaunay 2019 Vieilles Vignes Le Village (Chambolle-Musigny)
BurgundyBlossomy in perfume, this succulent Pinot Noir balances ripe, hedonistic raspberry and ...See Full Review$120 -
Edouard Delaunay 2019 Vieilles Vignes Le Village (Nuits-St.-Georges)
BurgundyWhispers of cherry-cola spice and graphite accent, ripe, penetrating red currant and ...See Full Review$100 -
Edouard Delaunay 2019 Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeots (Vougeot)
BurgundyThe steep limestone slopes of Les Petits Vougeots lend vitality and lift ...See Full Review$135 -
Domaine Arnoux Père et Fils 2019 Chorey-lès-Beaune
BurgundyThis full-bodied but fresh-fruited Pinot Noir boasts mouth-watering red-cherry and raspberry flavors ...See Full Review$40 -
Jaffelin 2019 Les Beaumonts (Chorey-lès-Beaune)
BurgundyBright, zingy raspberry and red-cherry flavors are bolstered by a crush of ...See Full Review$45 -
Louis Jadot 2019 Les Beaumonts (Chorey-lès-Beaune)
BurgundyA wispy veil of sweet char and smoke lends warmth to bright, ...See Full Review$45 -
Louis Jadot 2019 Côte de Beaune-Villages
BurgundySun-kissed, youthful expressions of maraschino cherry and boysenberry are front and center ...See Full Review$35 -
Maison Roche de Bellene 2020 Bellenos Cuvée (Coteaux Bourguignons)
BurgundyA blend of 80% Gamay from Beaujolais and 20% Pinot Noir from ...See Full Review$15
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