Burgundy

Burgundy is a region in eastern France that is famous for producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines. The region is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, which are used to make some of the most expensive and highly-regarded wines in the world. Burgundy is divided into five main wine-producing areas: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais.

Chablis is the northernmost region of Burgundy and is known for its crisp, mineral-driven white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. The wines of Chablis are often described as having a steely, flinty character, with notes of green apple and lemon. Some of the most famous producers in Chablis include Domaine William Fèvre, Domaine Laroche, and Domaine Raveneau.

The Côte de Nuits is located just south of Chablis and is known for producing some of the world’s most expensive and highly-regarded Pinot Noir wines. The wines of the Côte de Nuits are often described as having a complex, earthy character, with notes of cherry, raspberry, and spice. Some of the most famous producers in the Côte de Nuits include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau.

The Côte de Beaune is located just south of the Côte de Nuits and is known for producing both red and white wines. The white wines of the Côte de Beaune are made from Chardonnay grapes and are often described as having a rich, buttery character, with notes of vanilla and toast. The red wines of the Côte de Beaune are made from Pinot Noir grapes and are often described as having a lighter, more delicate character than those of the Côte de Nuits. Some of the most famous producers in the Côte de Beaune include Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, and Domaine de Montille.

The Côte Chalonnaise is located just south of the Côte de Beaune and is known for producing both red and white wines. The white wines of the Côte Chalonnaise are made from Chardonnay grapes and are often described as having a crisp, refreshing character, with notes of citrus and green apple. The red wines of the Côte Chalonnaise are made from Pinot Noir grapes and are often described as having a lighter, fruitier character than those of the Côte de Nuits. Some of the most famous producers in the Côte Chalonnaise include Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Jacqueson, and Domaine Jean-Claude Rateau.

The Mâconnais is located at the southern end of Burgundy and is known for producing white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. The wines of the Mâconnais are often described as having a fruity, floral character, with notes of peach and apricot. Some of the most famous producers in the Mâconnais include Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine de la Soufrandière.

Some of the most famous brands of Burgundy wines include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which produces some of the most expensive and highly-regarded Pinot Noir wines in the world, as well as Domaine Leroy, which is known for its biodynamic farming practices and highly-regarded wines. Other famous brands include Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine des Comtes Lafon.