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The Burgundy wine region is one of the most renowned in France and the world. 

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Antoine Petitprez Vin de Savoie Mondeuse Premier Vol 2019
Bio
12 in stock
126527
Red
75cl
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Savoie | Vin de Savoie

Antoine Petitprez Vin de Savoie Mondeuse Premier Vol 2019

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Vignes du Maynes Chénas Les Petites Pierres Gandelins 2021
Bio
6 in stock
102448
Red
75cl
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Beaujolais | Chénas

Vignes du Maynes Chénas Les Petites Pierres Gandelins 2021

€28.20 inc-VAT per bottle
€23.50 ex-VAT
Chandon de Briailles Vin de Liqueur Pousse au Crime 50cl
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
102263
White
50cl
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Burgundy | Vin de Liqueur

Chandon de Briailles Vin de Liqueur Pousse au Crime 50cl

€21.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€18.00 ex-VAT
Chopin Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes 2017
Last one !
0 in stock
118639
Red
75cl
Out of stock
Burgundy | Côte de Nuits

Chopin Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes 2017

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Domaine D'auvenay Auxey Duresses Les Clous 2001
Last one !
1 in stock
69272
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Domaine d'Auvenay Auxey Duresses Les Clous 2001

€3,720.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€3,100.00 ex-VAT
Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 1996 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
2 in stock
87513
Red
75cl
Damaged
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Burgundy | Grands Echezeaux

Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 1996 -10% DISCOUNT !

€496.80 inc-VAT per bottle €552.00 inc-VAT -10%
€414.00 ex-VAT
Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 1997 -15% DISCOUNT !
-15%
5 in stock
87514
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
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Burgundy | Grands Echezeaux

Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 1997 -15% DISCOUNT !

€382.50 inc-VAT per bottle €450.00 inc-VAT -15%
€318.75 ex-VAT
Chassorney Auxey Duresses Les Crais 2022 blanc
Last one !
Bio
Biodynamie
1 in stock
97415
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Chassorney Auxey Duresses 2022 blanc

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 2001 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
3 in stock
87516
Red
75cl
Damaged
93/100
89/100
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Burgundy | Grands Echezeaux

Gros Frère et Soeur Grands Echezeaux 2001 -10% DISCOUNT !

€405.00 inc-VAT per bottle €450.00 inc-VAT -10%
€337.50 ex-VAT
Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er cru 2022 Rouge
Last one !
1 in stock
108641
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses 1er cru

Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er cru 2022 Rouge

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
De Montille Corton Clos du Roi 2016 Magnum
Last one !
Bio
Biodynamie
1 in stock
78310
Red
150cl
89-91/100
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Burgundy | Corton

De Montille Corton Clos du Roi 2016 Magnum

€420.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€350.00 ex-VAT
Catherine et Claude Maréchal Auxey Duresses 2021
12 in stock
113268
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Catherine et Claude Maréchal Auxey Duresses 2021

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Rodolphe Demougeot Auxey Duresses Les Clous 2021
5 in stock
114420
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Rodolphe Demougeot Auxey Duresses Les Clous 2021

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny 1993 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
2 in stock
111384
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
94/100
93/100
16/20
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Burgundy | Musigny

Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny 1993 -5% DISCOUNT !

€1,197.00 inc-VAT per bottle €1,260.00 inc-VAT -5%
€997.50 ex-VAT
Diconne Auxey Duresses 1er cru Les Bretterins 2023
6 in stock
117359
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses 1er cru

Diconne Auxey Duresses 1er cru Les Bretterins 2023

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Diconne Auxey Duresses 1er cru Les Grands Champs 2023
7 in stock
117360
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses 1er cru

Diconne Auxey Duresses 1er cru Les Grands Champs 2023

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Pascal Prunier Bonheur Auxey Duresses Les Craies 2013 Blanc
Last one !
1 in stock
119135
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Pascal Prunier Bonheur Auxey Duresses Les Crais 2013 Blanc

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023
8 in stock
121574
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023
Last one !
0 in stock
122946
Red
75cl
Out of stock
Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Meursault 2023 rouge
Last one !
1 in stock
122947
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Meursault

Coche Dury Meursault 2023 rouge

€330.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€275.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Monthélie 2023
Last one !
1 in stock
122945
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Monthélie

Coche Dury Monthélie 2023

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Corton Bressandes 2022
Bio
3 in stock
124004
Red
75cl
92-94/100
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Burgundy | Corton

Philippe Pacalet Corton Bressandes 2022

€252.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€210.00 ex-VAT
Pascal Prunier Bonheur Auxey Duresses Les Craies 2021 white
Last one !
1 in stock
123404
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Pascal Prunier Bonheur Auxey Duresses Les Craies 2021 White

€39.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€33.00 ex-VAT
Boisson Frère et Soeur Auxey Duresses 2023
8 in stock
123480
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Pierre Boisson Auxey Duresses 2023

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Auvenay Auxey Duresses La Macabrée 2009
Last one !
1 in stock
124625
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Auvenay Auxey Duresses La Macabrée 2009

€4,680.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€3,900.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023
Last one !
1 in stock
125210
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2023

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2022
Last one !
1 in stock
125211
Red
75cl
89/100
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2022

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er cru 2017
11 in stock
125977
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er cru 2017

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er cru 2018
6 in stock
125978
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Domaine Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Alain Gras Auxey Duresses Les Très Vieilles Vignes 2023
New
3 in stock
127873
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Alain Gras Auxey Duresses Les Très Vieilles Vignes 2023

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Alain Gras Auxey Duresses Les Crais 2024 white
New
2 in stock
127872
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Alain Gras Auxey Duresses Les Crais 2024 White

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2007 red
New
1 in stock
128523
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Auxey Duresses

Coche Dury Auxey Duresses 2007 Rouge

€288.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€240.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2022
Bio
3 in stock
124076
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Cornas

Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2022

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2021
Bio
7 in stock
124075
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Cornas

Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2021

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2020
Bio
8 in stock
124074
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Cornas

Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2020

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2019
Bio
4 in stock
124073
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Cornas

Philippe Pacalet Cornas 2019

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2020
Bio
2 in stock
124079
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Côte Rôtie

Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2020

€115.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.83 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2022
Bio
1 in stock
124081
Red
75cl
Slightly damaged back label
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Rhône | Côte Rôtie

Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2022

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Hubert Lignier Charmes Chambertin 2022
6 in stock
109850
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Charmes Chambertin

Hubert Lignier Charmes Chambertin 2022

€390.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€325.00 ex-VAT
Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté Le Cretot A Droite 2022
Bio
2 in stock
117368
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté Le Cretot A Droite 2022

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2021
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
124080
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Côte Rôtie

Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2021

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Angèle Leprat Bourgogne Aligoté 2021
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
117381
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Angèle Leprat Bourgogne Aligoté 2021

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Hubert Lignier Gevrey Chambertin Les Seuvrées 2022
4 in stock
109852
Red
75cl
89-91/100
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Burgundy | Gevrey Chambertin

Hubert Lignier Gevrey Chambertin Les Seuvrées 2022

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2019
Bio
1 in stock
124078
Red
75cl
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Rhône | Côte Rôtie

Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 2019

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Maison Réno Pacalet Bourgogne Aligoté 2023
Bio
2 in stock
117499
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Maison Réno Pacalet Bourgogne Aligoté 2023

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2011
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
120453
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2011

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2014
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
120454
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2014

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2015
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
120455
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté

Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligoté 2015

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Jean Marc Roulot Meursault 1er cru Perrières 1999 Magnum
Last one !
1 in stock
71223
White
150cl
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Burgundy | Meursault 1er cru

Jean Marc Roulot Meursault 1er cru Perrières 1999 Magnum

€4,200.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€3,500.00 ex-VAT
Ramonet Bâtard Montrachet 2005 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
71228
White
75cl
Very Damaged
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Burgundy | Bâtard Montrachet

Ramonet Bâtard Montrachet 2005 -10% DISCOUNT !

€1,360.80 inc-VAT per bottle €1,512.00 inc-VAT -10%
€1,134.00 ex-VAT
Jean Marc Roulot Meursault Gruyaches 2020
Bio
Biodynamie
2 in stock
100522
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Meursault

Jean Marc Roulot Meursault Gruyaches 2020

€336.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€280.00 ex-VAT
The TOP appellation of Burgundy
Frequently Asked Questions

Burgundy is home to some of the most prestigious wines in the world. Among the great red crus, Chambertin, Musigny and Romanée-Conti stand at the top of the hierarchy, produced from exceptional plots in the Côte de Nuits. On the white wine side, Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne represent the absolute excellence of Chardonnay. These grand cru appellations account for only 1.5% of total Burgundy production, which explains their rare character and worldwide reputation.

The aging potential varies depending on the appellation level and the vintage. A regional Bourgogne is generally best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years following the harvest. A premier cru can be kept between 8 and 15 years, depending on the estate and the vintage. Grand crus, on the other hand, can age for several decades: some Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny reach their peak after 20 to 30 years in the cellar. Sunny vintages such as 2015, 2019 or 2020 generally offer better aging potential thanks to their fine concentration of tannins and natural acidity.

The Burgundy hierarchy is one of the most precise in the world. A premier cru designates an identified plot or lieu-dit whose name may appear on the label alongside that of the village, such as Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses. The grand cru, for its part, represents the supreme level: the plot is so renowned that it stands on its own as an appellation, with no mention of the village. Thus, one simply says Musigny or Bâtard-Montrachet. In Burgundy, there are 33 grand cru appellations and several hundred premiers crus, located primarily in the Côte d'Or and Chablis.

Burgundy is built on a philosophy of grape variety simplicity: two main varieties dominate the entire vineyard. Pinot Noir reigns supreme for red wines, offering fine, elegant wines of great aromatic complexity. Chardonnay asserts itself for whites, capable of expressing both the sharp minerality of Chablis and the buttery roundness of the great whites of the Côte de Beaune. This focus on two noble grape varieties is a worldwide singularity: where other regions blend several varieties, Burgundy bets everything on the pure expression of terroir through a single grape variety.

Burgundy Pinot Noir is one of the most gastronomic grape varieties there is, thanks to its finesse and natural acidity. It pairs wonderfully with beef bourguignon, the quintessential regional pairing, roasted poultry such as Bresse chicken, duck with cherries, and soft-rind cheeses like Époisses and Soumaintrain. For younger, fruitier wines, fine charcuterie and terrines also make excellent companions. Slow-cooked, patiently simmered dishes remain the royal road to showcasing a fine red Burgundy.

A red Burgundy wine is ideally served between 14 °C and 16 °C. At this temperature, the Pinot Noir reveals the full finesse of its aromas: cherry, raspberry, violet, and truffle depending on the age of the wine. Too warm, it appears heavy and alcoholic; too cold, it closes up and loses its aromatic expression. For a white Burgundy, a temperature of 11 °C to 13 °C is recommended in order to balance freshness and complexity. It is advisable to take the bottles out of the refrigerator about twenty minutes before serving.

It produces red Burgundy wines and white Burgundy wines whose quality speaks for itself. The Burgundy vineyard, covering an area of 30,000 ha, extends as follows: 6,000 ha in the Yonne (for the wines of Chablis), 8,000 in the Maconnais, 6,000 in the Côte Chalonnaise and 10,000 in the Côte d'Or (including the very famous Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune). The Burgundy vineyard is fragmented into a mosaic composed of thousands of plots (known here as climats), often very small (such as La Romanee, which is the smallest appellation in the world at 0.8 hectares), due to the geological origin and the highly diverse soil composition, often within the same locality. These are essentially sedimentary soils composed of clay, marl and limestone, deposited 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period on an even older substrate.

The Burgundy vineyard: its history 

The history of Burgundy wines dates back to Roman times, with the planting of the first vines. In the Middle Ages, the monks of the Abbey of Cîteaux made a significant contribution to the development of Burgundian viticulture through new viticultural and winemaking techniques.

In the 17th century, the trade in Burgundy wines grew considerably, notably thanks to the development of maritime commerce. The great Burgundy wines, highly appreciated by the nobility, were exported to England, Russia, and other European countries.

In the 19th century, Burgundy faced an economic crisis due in particular to the ravages of phylloxera as well as the growing competition from wines of other regions. The winemakers of Burgundy then decided to change their methods (reducing yields, improving winemaking techniques) in order to focus on the production of wines of the very highest quality. From this new strategy emerged the classification of Burgundy's climats, what is more commonly known today as the Burgundy wine appellation pyramid.

In the 20th century, as the reputation of Burgundy wines continued to grow, the wines of the Burgundy pyramid obtained their corresponding AOCs (appellations d'origine contrôlée) one year after the creation of this system, in 1936.

Today, the reputation of Burgundy wines is well established: many consider them to be among the finest wines in the world, with a great variety of styles that reflect the diversity of the climates and terroirs of this remarkably complex and fascinating region.

The Appellation Pyramid of Burgundy Wines

The Burgundy vineyard presents itself as an immense mosaic composed of thousands of plots (known here as climats), often of small size (La Romanée Conti is the smallest appellation in the world at 0.8 hectares), due to a geological origin and a highly diverse soil composition, often within the same lieu-dit. These are essentially sedimentary soils composed of clay, marl and limestone, deposited 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period on an even older substrate.

In order to simplify the understanding of these terroirs for the widest possible audience, the visionary Burgundy region created in the 19th century a system of hierarchical appellations known as the Burgundy wine pyramid. This Burgundy appellation pyramid is composed of four tiers, each representing an increasing degree of quality, complexity and specificity.

Here are the four levels of the Burgundy appellation pyramid, from the most general and accessible to the most specific and grandiose: 

- Regional appellations: This first tier brings together the wines of regional appellations that can be produced throughout the region and are often considered the most accessible and straightforward Burgundy wines. For example: "AOC Bourgogne" and "AOC Bourgogne Aligoté".

- Village appellations: This second level includes village appellation wines such as AOC Chablis, AOC Pommard, AOC Meursault, AOC Vosne Romanée, AOC Chambolle Musigny, and the famous AOC Gevrey Chambertin. These wines are produced within the appellation zone of their respective villages and thus offer more distinctive characteristics than regional wines.

- The Premier Cru appellations of Burgundy: This third tier brings together the wines of Burgundy Premier Cru appellations such as AOC Chablis Premier Cru, AOC Beaune Premier Cru, or AOC Volnay Premier Cru. These are wines produced from specific climates within the Villages AOC vineyards, thus offering a so-called superior quality.

- The Grand Cru appellations of Burgundy: Finally, this last level of appellation is the most prestigious, bringing together the Burgundy Grand Cru wine appellations such as AOC Chablis Grand Cru, AOC Corton Charlemagne, AOC Chambertin, AOC Montrachet, AOC Clos Vougeot, AOC Richebourg, AOC Clos de la Roche, AOC Clos Saint Denis, AOC Romanée Saint Vivant. These great Burgundy wines come from the most prestigious climates of the Burgundy vineyard and are thus considered among the greatest wines of Burgundy, thanks to their exceptional quality and complexity.

The Burgundy appellation pyramid is a complex and hierarchical system that allows wine enthusiasts to understand the quality, specificity and origin of Burgundy wines. However, it is important to note that some winemakers also produce wines without a specific appellation, which can offer great quality and excellent value for money.

The Grape Varieties of Burgundy Wines 

The grape varieties of Burgundy wines are Pinot Noir for red Burgundy wines, which produces light and elegant or powerful and full-bodied wines depending on the location of the plot, and Chardonnay for white Burgundy wines, producing great dry, aromatic, and full wines. Other grape varieties complement the Burgundy wine blend to a lesser extent: Aligoté, fresh and lively with citrus notes; Gamay, a red grape variety, most at home on the granitic soils of Beaujolais and southern Burgundy, notably used in the AOC Côteaux Bourguignons appellation.

The sub-regions of Burgundy wines, from North to South

The Burgundy vineyard covers 30,000 ha, distributed as follows: 6,000 ha in the Yonne (for the wines of Chablis), 8,000 for the wines of the Maconnais, 6,000 for the wines of the Côte Chalonnaise and 10,000 in the Côte d'Or (comprising the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune).

Burgundy Wines from Chablis

Chablis is the most northerly wine sub-region of Burgundy, renowned for its great dry and mineral white wines made from the Chardonnay grape variety. The wines of Chablis are fresh and mineral white wines. This is due to the Kimmeridgian limestone soils, as well as the cooler climate, which give the wines of Chablis their distinctive character. There are Chablis Grand Cru wines and Chablis Premier Cru wines. In Chablis, there are renowned great producers such as: Francois Raveneau, Vincent Dauvissat and also William Fevre.

Burgundy Wines from the Côte de Nuits 

The Côte de Nuits is the northern part of the Côte d'Or, which also encompasses the Côte de Beaune. The Côte de Nuits is primarily known for its Pinot Noir red wines. The wines of the Côte de Nuits are generally described as elegant, refined, complex and aromatic wines. The distinctive character of the wines is due to the limestone and clay-limestone soils of the region, as well as the climate. The best-known appellation wines of the Côte de Nuits from north to south are: Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey Chambertin, Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne Romanée and Nuits Saint Georges. Discover the greatest producers of the Côte de Nuits a little further down in the section The Best Burgundy Wines.

The Burgundy wines of the Côte de Beaune 

The Côte de Beaune is the southern part of the Côte d'Or, which also encompasses the Côte de Nuits. The Côte de Beaune is particularly renowned for its white wines made from Chardonnay (as opposed to the Côte de Nuits), owing to the calcareous soils of the region, but also for its red wines from the more clay-limestone parts of the vineyard. The white Burgundy wines of the Côte de Beaune are often rich, complex, and aromatic. The red Burgundy wines of the Côte de Beaune are rather fine, elegant, and delicate.

Among the best-known villages, the following wines can be found from North to South: Pernand Vergelesses, Ladoix, Aloxe Corton, Savigny les Beaune, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Monthélie, Auxey Duresses, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Saint Aubin, Chassagne Montrachet, and Santenay. Find the greatest producers of the Côte de Beaune a little further down in the section The Finest Burgundy Wines.

The Burgundy wines of the Côte Chalonnaise

The Côte Chalonnaise is a sub-region of Burgundy located south of the Côte de Beaune and north of the Maconnais. The soils of the Côte Chalonnaise are composed of limestone, marl and clay, giving the wines of the region their distinctive character. The Côte Chalonnaise is renowned for its elegant, refined and fruity red wines, and its white wines full of freshness, vivacity and elegance. The wines of the Côte Chalonnaise are often more accessible than those of the Côte de Beaune or the Côte de Nuits, while still offering great quality and excellent value for money.

The main appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise are, from north to south: Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. The Côte Chalonnaise generally produces white wines with notes of citrus, apple and pear, while the red wines often display notes of morello cherry, raspberry and spices. Among the greatest producers of the Côte Chalonnaise, you will find: De Villaine, Château de Chamirey, François Raquillet, Dureuil Janthial, Joblot, and also François Lumpp.

The wines of Burgundy from the Mâconnais

The Maconnais is a sub-region of Burgundy located south of the Côte Chalonnaise. The Maconnais region is known for its Chardonnay white wines that combine freshness, fruitiness and elegance, while its Gamay and Pinot Noir red wines are generally fresh and light, displaying fruity notes. The Côte Mâconnaise is in full development and produces a wide variety of high-quality wines at more affordable prices than its northern neighbours, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

The main appellations of the Côte Mâconnaise are: Viré Clessé (between Tournus and Macon), Macon, Pouilly Fuissé which is located next to the famous Roche de Solutré, and Saint Véran. Among the greatest producers of the Côte Mâconnaise, we recommend: Daniel Barraud, Guffens Heynen, Guillot Broux, Jean Marie Chaland, Merlin, Saumaize, Thevenet, Jules Desjourneys, and La Soufrandière des Bret Brothers.

The finest Burgundy wines

Burgundy is a wine region famous for the quality of its wines, and some of its wines are considered among the most prestigious in the world. Among the most prestigious Burgundy wines, here are some of the most renowned Burgundy Grand Cru appellations:

- Romanée Conti: produced in Vosne Romanée, Romanée Conti is an extremely rare and expensive red wine, considered by many enthusiasts to be the most prestigious wine in Burgundy and perhaps even in the world.

- Chambertin & Cie: produced in Gevrey Chambertin, Chambertin is a highly prestigious red wine, considered one of the finest in Burgundy, with great aromatic richness and a very beautiful structure. Among its greatest neighbours, one also finds Mazis Chambertin, Mazoyère Chambertin, Charmes Chambertin, Ruchottes Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Chapelle Chambertin, Griotte Chambertin, and Latricières Chambertin

- Musigny: produced in Chambolle Musigny, Musigny is a red wine highly sought after by wine lovers, and it is characterized in particular by its superb elegance and great finesse, with aromas of red fruits and spices.

- Clos Vougeot: this Burgundy grand cru is located in Vougeot. Clos Vougeot is famous for its red wines of great richness and complexity, with aromas of dark fruits, spices, and undergrowth. The wines of Clos Vougeot are often very full-bodied and tannic, and require time to age in the cellar to soften and express themselves fully.

- Echezeaux: Echezeaux is a Burgundy grand cru located in Flagey Echezeaux. It is renowned for its red wines of great elegance and complexity, with floral notes, red fruits, and spices. The wines of Echezeaux are often more approachable in their youth than other grand crus of the Côte de Nuits, while nonetheless having a very fine aging potential. See also its famous neighbor Grands Echezeaux

- Montrachet & Cie: produced on a climat straddling the communes of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet, Montrachet is a world-renowned white wine, celebrated for its richness and complexity. Among its great neighbours one also finds: Batard Montrachet, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet, Criots Batard Montrachet, and Chevalier Montrachet

- Corton Charlemagne: produced in Aloxe Corton, Corton Charlemagne is a prestigious white wine, considered one of the finest white Burgundy wines, with great richness and beautiful minerality.

- Corton: Corton is a red grand cru of Burgundy located in Aloxe-Corton. It is known for its powerful and complex red wines, with notes of dark fruits, spices, and undergrowth. The wines of Corton are often tannic in their youth, but one must be patient for them to develop the beautiful structure and great complexity that is so characteristic of them with age.

These wines are highly sought after and, generally speaking, their prices reflect the strong demand from enthusiasts, but there are also many other Burgundy wines of very fine quality that deserve to be discovered and tasted.

Furthermore, certain Burgundy wine producers have established their reputation and winemaking expertise through their histories, their talents and the undeniable quality of their wines. Here is a list organised by appellation:

- In Chablis, we recommend the following producers: Francois Raveneau, Vincent Dauvissat, William Fevre.

- On the famous Gevrey Chambertin appellation, taste the wines of Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Dujac, Dugat Py, or Domaine Trapet

- In Chambolle Musigny, discover the elegance of the wines from Domaine Georges Roumier, Domaine Comte de Vogue, Domaine Jacques Frederic Mugnier, or the Bonnes Mares from Domaine Bart

- In Vosne Romanée, do not miss the immense domaine de la Romanée Conti, or indeed the Domaine Leroy, or the Domaine Méo Camuzet

- In Volnay, discover the wines from the Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Michel Lafarge.

- In Nuits Saint Georges, discover the Domaines of Henri Gouges, of Jean Grivot, and also the domaine de l'Arlot

- In Corton, we recommend you discover without further delay the wines of Bonneau du Martray or indeed Faiveley

- In Pommard, you should taste the wines from Domaine Comte Armand or Domaine de Montille

- In Meursault, do not miss the wines of Coche Dury, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Domaine Roulot, Arnaud Ente, or Domaine d'Auvenay

- On the side of Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, and Saint Aubin, discover the wines of Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Etienne Sauzet, Domaine Francois Carillon, Domaine Ramonet, or Domaine Marc Colin.

There are many specialist publications that taste and decode the greatest Burgundy wines for you, such as La Revue des Vins de France, Bettane et Desseauve, Robert Parker, or Burghound for Burgundy and Champagne wines. Find the highest-rated wines on our dedicated page.

Food and wine pairings 

Burgundy wines can be paired with a great variety of dishes, from the most approachable to the most complex. Here are some food and wine pairing ideas with Burgundy wines, organised by type of dish:

As an aperitif, start with a rather mineral and precise wine to awaken your guests' palates: a Chablis, a Bourgogne Aligoté, or a Crémant de Bourgogne will perfectly accompany canapés, spreads, oysters, and seafood.

As a starter, elevate your experience with a more complex white Burgundy wine, such as a Chablis Grand Cru, or a wine from the Côte de Beaune such as a Meursault or a Puligny Montrachet, which pair beautifully with fish-based starters, seafood and vegetables, quiches and terrines, as well as grilled fish.

With a fish dish in a cream sauce, or even with white meat or poultry in a sauce, pair your dish with a white wine such as a great Meursault like the grand cru Montrachet or a Corton Charlemagne. With your red meat dish, red Burgundy wines, in particular Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Pommard, pair beautifully with red meats, game and poultry in sauce.

For cheese pairings, as a general rule, favour white Burgundy wines, such as Meursault and Corton Charlemagne, which pair well with hard cheeses. However, you may also match red Burgundy wines with soft cheeses, particularly Époisses, Cîteaux and Langres.

For dessert, return to a Crémant de Bourgogne paired with a cream and fruit tart, or bring out a fine red wine such as a Pommard with a chocolate fondant.

How to find your way around

Burgundy is a complex region due to the multitude of appellations, climates, and producers; while it is not always easy to navigate when choosing a wine or knowing when to drink a wine at its peak, this complexity is also what makes the greatness of this magnificent Burgundian region.

At Vins & Millésimes, we offer you the opportunity to purchase your great Burgundy wines from a wide selection: do not hesitate to ask us your questions!

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