The most famous wines produced here, and those commonly referred to as "Burgundies", are dry red wines made from pinot noir grapes and white wines made from chardonnay grapes.

Burgundy (/ ˈbɜːrɡəndi / BUR-gən-dee; French: Bourgogne [buʁɡɔɲ] ⓘ; Burgundian: Bregogne) is a historical territory and former administrative region and province of east-central France. The province was once home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until the late 15th century.

White and Red Burgundy are the most celebrated wines in the world. Our 101 explains what makes them so famous, how to serve them, and how to buy them.

Dec 24, 2020 · Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reach the most rarefied of heights here along the spine of land known as the Côte d'Or – the northern part, the Côte de Nuits, produces some of …

Jan 19, 2023 · Ruby colored in the glass, this Burgundian Pinot Noir has a top note of rose petal leading to aromas of black cherry, red raspberry, and brown baking spices. In the mouth the …

Jan 11, 2023 · Discover the highest scoring white and red Burgundy wines to seek out, with many more to discover at awards.decanter.com. Ripe apple, citrus peel, melon, butterscotch, and oak spice with a leesy edge providing interest on the nose.

Want more confidence in buying Burgundy wine? This simple guide includes maps, infographics, and the essential facts on Burgundy’s five major sub-regions. Know which regions are better …

Sep 20, 2024 · Burgundy wines come from several distinct subregions, each with its own particular character. This is the heartland of Burgundy, and what many consumers have in mind when talking of the region.

Burgundy is a surprisingly small wine-producing area: its 74, 000 acres of planted vines account for 3% of all French vine plantings. It lies on the slopes and valleys west of the Saône River, a tributary of the Rhône. Burgundy is divided into four main wine-producing sub-regions spread over 75 miles north to south.

A fully Searchable Database of tasting notes contains ~131,000 burgundies (red and white), pinot noirs and Champagnes from ~3.080 producers and 178 vintages, dating back to 1845. This is a powerful tool that makes finding what you want to know fast and easy.