Burgundy

The characteristics of the wines from Burgundy

The grape varieties mainly planted in Burgundy are Pinot Noir for Burgundy reds, which can gives either light and elegant wines or powerful and full-bodied wines depending on the location of the parcel ; and Chardonnay for Burgundy whites, producing great dry, aromatic and ample wines. Other varietals are used to a lesser extent, such as Aligote, producing fresh and lively wines with lemony notes. Last but not least the Gamay, red grape variety, well grown on the granite soils of Beaujolais too. Pinot Noir, combined with Gamay gives a rustic and fruity wine, Passetoutgrains. The classification of Burgundy wines is as follows, from the most basic to the greatest: regional PDOs, villages PDOs, 1er Crus PDOs and Grands Crus PDOs, located in the upper part of the hills. Among the most famous designations of Burgundy, you will find: Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey Chambertin, Chambolle Musigny, Chassagne Montrachet, Montrachet Grand cru, Clos Vougeot, Corton Charlemagne, Corton rouge, Echezeaux, Meursault, Nuits Saint Georges, Pommard, Puligny Montrachet, Volnay or even Vosne Romanee.