Burgundy

Burgundy is known throughout the world for its white wines made from Chardonnay grapes and its red wines made from Pinot Noir, the region’s native grape varieties. These wines have long served as a benchmark for other regions where wines are produced from the same grapes. Burgundy is located in the central-eastern part of France and is one of the northernmost places in the world where red wines are produced. Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir perform best in cool climates like Burgundy, which is why the level of quality achieved here remains unparalleled to this day. On the other hand, this latitude also has its drawbacks: adverse weather conditions in unfavorable years can result in wines with flavor and aroma profiles that are not always optimal. Burgundy wines therefore tend to vary from vintage to vintage, which makes the diversity and complexity of this region even more fascinating.

In addition to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Burgundy also grows Aligoté (a white grape variety from the Mâconnais region, used to produce everyday wines and sometimes found in Crémant de Bourgogne) and Gamay, the famous red grape variety used to make these wines.