Located in the center-east of France, Burgundy extends over 300 kilometers. Renowned for being the country of the small owners where the average surface never exceeds ten hectares, it produces many treasures. The subsoil composed of limestone presents on the surface a relief of hillsides on which the vine grows.
Two grape varieties share the vineyard: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chardonnay, the base of the white wine of Burgundy, gives very different results depending on the vinification and the terroirs. Less demanding in its elaboration than for red wines, the vinification of Chardonnay gives complex and concentrated wines. A great white Burgundy will be full-bodied, with notes of honey and hazelnut.
The wines of Burgundy are classified in four main categories: The Grand Crus, grouping together 33 A.O.C. wines, representing 2% of the total production. The premiers crus, concerning 12% of the total production. The village wines or communal appellations grouping together the A.O.C. of the name of the village or which may concern several communes such as Chablis. The regional appellations gather 22 regional A.O.C.
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louis latour corton charlemagne 2018
the louis latour corton-charlemagne grand cru is a single-varietal white wine made from...
guffens pouilly fuissé 2020
jean-marie guffens is certainly one of the most skilful chardonnay winemakers in the...
bernard moreau chassagne montrachet 2019
domaine bernard moreau is located in chassagne-montrachet in burgundy. it was founded...
coche dury bourgogne blanc 2020
the 2020 bourgogne blanc has a vibrant bouquet, quite effervescent with orange zest and...
patrick piuze terroir de chichee 2022
terroir de chichée 2022, is a white wine produced in chablis by domaine patrick piuze....
patrick piuze terroir de fye 2022
aromas of pear, freshly baked bread and orange oil preface the 2022 chablis terroir de...
patrick piuze plateau de la cornasse 2022
plateau de la cornasse is another first cru from chablis owned by patrick piuze. the...
aubert et pamela de villaine bouzeron aligote 2020
aromas of green apple, freshly baked bread, mint and beeswax introduce the 2020...
hubert lamy la princee 2020
the 2020 saint-aubin la princée is also very attractive, offering up aromas of crisp...
coche dury bourgogne blanc 2019
the 2019 bourgogne blanc is showing especially well, offering up aromas of pear, citrus...
patrick piuze terroir de fye 2022 magnum
aromas of pear, freshly baked bread and orange oil preface the 2022 chablis terroir de...
françois raveneau foret 2014
the 2014 chablis 1er cru forets has a wonderful, granitic bouquet; it is reserved but...
françois raveneau petit chablis 2020
raveneau's 2020 petit chablis is the domaine's finest rendition of this comparative...