NEWS - BOURGOGNE WINESNEWSSPEAKERS CORNERTASTING ADVICEFOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONSA TRIP THROUGH THE VINES News - Bourgogne wines. Vins de Bourgogne / Burgundy wines. Like our page. Tweets de @vinsdebourgogne. DECODING THE AOCS OF BOURGOGNE WINES The Bourgogne region is recognized around the world for its prestigious AOCs, with exactly 84 appellations to its name, representing more than 23% of all AOCs attributed to French wines.. This exceptional profusion has its roots in the diversity of the natural conditions of the vineyards. As such, there can be slight differences between two neighboring plots, in terms of their aspect

and/or

MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and VOLNAY - BOURGOGNE WINES Volnay, admired for its delicacy, its sap, and its bouquet, has always been thought of as the most feminine of Bourgogne wines. Though certain of its terroirs modify this judgement with more vigorous and muscular versions, it truly does stand out among the red wines of the Côte de Beaune like the lipstick imprint of a kiss The colour varies from bright ruby to a light garnet. RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET White: its opulence and power make it an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce.Fish, either in well-spiced couscous or in Asian dishes such as curries or stir-fries, are also well-suited.Salmon, in itself highly aromatic, harmonizes particularly well. The Premiers Crus appellations will readily complement crawfish, lobster, or even foie gras. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! MARANGES - BOURGOGNE WINES The Maranges area, which grows mainly Pinot Noir plus some Chardonnay, forms a link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Its vineyards are interlocked with those of neighbouring Santenay, with which it shares some well-thought-of Premiers Crus. Maranges was granted its own AOC Village in 1988 covering the three villages of

Cheilly

ALOXE-CORTON

Linking the Côte de Nuits with the Côte de Beaune, the hill of Corton signals a change in the landscape. Towards Beaune the land becomes more rounded, its sharp contours yielding to gentle valleys. Like its neighbours Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton (pronounced “Alosse”) enjoys a perfect wine-growing location and forms as it were a guard of honour on the approach to

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is NEWS - BOURGOGNE WINESNEWSSPEAKERS CORNERTASTING ADVICEFOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONSA TRIP THROUGH THE VINES News - Bourgogne wines. Vins de Bourgogne / Burgundy wines. Like our page. Tweets de @vinsdebourgogne. DECODING THE AOCS OF BOURGOGNE WINES The Bourgogne region is recognized around the world for its prestigious AOCs, with exactly 84 appellations to its name, representing more than 23% of all AOCs attributed to French wines.. This exceptional profusion has its roots in the diversity of the natural conditions of the vineyards. As such, there can be slight differences between two neighboring plots, in terms of their aspect

and/or

MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and VOLNAY - BOURGOGNE WINES Volnay, admired for its delicacy, its sap, and its bouquet, has always been thought of as the most feminine of Bourgogne wines. Though certain of its terroirs modify this judgement with more vigorous and muscular versions, it truly does stand out among the red wines of the Côte de Beaune like the lipstick imprint of a kiss The colour varies from bright ruby to a light garnet. RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET White: its opulence and power make it an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce.Fish, either in well-spiced couscous or in Asian dishes such as curries or stir-fries, are also well-suited.Salmon, in itself highly aromatic, harmonizes particularly well. The Premiers Crus appellations will readily complement crawfish, lobster, or even foie gras. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! MARANGES - BOURGOGNE WINES The Maranges area, which grows mainly Pinot Noir plus some Chardonnay, forms a link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire. Its vineyards are interlocked with those of neighbouring Santenay, with which it shares some well-thought-of Premiers Crus. Maranges was granted its own AOC Village in 1988 covering the three villages of

Cheilly

ALOXE-CORTON

Linking the Côte de Nuits with the Côte de Beaune, the hill of Corton signals a change in the landscape. Towards Beaune the land becomes more rounded, its sharp contours yielding to gentle valleys. Like its neighbours Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton (pronounced “Alosse”) enjoys a perfect wine-growing location and forms as it were a guard of honour on the approach to

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is NEWS - BOURGOGNE WINES News - Bourgogne wines. Vins de Bourgogne / Burgundy wines. Like our page. Tweets de @vinsdebourgogne. CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET White: its opulence and power make it an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce.Fish, either in well-spiced couscous or in Asian dishes such as curries or stir-fries, are also well-suited.Salmon, in itself highly aromatic, harmonizes particularly well. The Premiers Crus appellations will readily complement crawfish, lobster, or even foie gras.

SAINT AUBIN

A close neighbour of Montrachet, lying between Chassagne and Puligny, Saint-Aubin is a wine-growing village in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the heartland of the great white Bourgogne wines. The area covered by the appellation Village includes 30 Premiers Crus

Climats.

SANTENAY - BOURGOGNE WINES Santenay produces mainly red wine from the Pinot Noir grape. Colour is a dark but brilliant black-cherry. The bouquet evokes rose-petals, peony, violet, red fruits and a hint of liquorice. In the mouth, the attack is deep and intense. Firm but discreet tannins make for a body that is supple, finetextured and well-built.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MÂCON - BOURGOGNE WINES AOC Mâcon dates from 1937. White wines ( Chardonnay) grown in the arrondissement of Mâcon and 11 neighboring communes are entitled to the appellations MÂCON, MÂCON VILLAGES, or MÂCON plus the name of the village. Red wine :The Mâconnais is the soul of southern Bourgogne, celebrated by its native son, the poet Lamartine. MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine whites have nuanced profiles reflecting the diversity of the terroir. Often with a dazzling golden yellow color, the nose can be very flattering or even sunny, thanks to its aromatic generosity that mingles aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit like apricots and peaches, combined with a few tropical touches of mango. In the mouth, they feel like structured wines, with body and CÔTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS / BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE Situation. This appellation Coteaux Bourguignons created in 2011 covers red, white, and rosé wines, grown over four départements. The Coteaux Bourguignons appellation covers wines that can be blended or come from a single varietal, and which can use some more old-fashioned varietals. The word rosé can be replaced by the word Clairet.

SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE

White: this wine is sometimes gold with emerald highlights, sometimes pale straw colour. Its nose is flowery and light-hearted. Its bouquet frequently evokes butter and brioche with notes of lemon, grapefruit, and occassionally a touch of minerality. A lively attack helps to make this a clean, straightforward wine - quite fleshy, persistent

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Following the French government’s decision to ease lockdown restrictions and reopen the country’s borders to international visitors, Château de Pommard is RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! GIVRY - BOURGOGNE WINES This Côte Chalonnaise wines was the favorite of the French King Henri IV (1553-1610). It is produced in the communes of Givry (with its hamlets Poncey, Cortiambles and Russilly), Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles – a corner of Paradise for wine-growing, surrounding what has been a fortified location since the Middle Ages.Its AOC dates from 1946. MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is

CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine whites have nuanced profiles reflecting the diversity of the terroir. Often with a dazzling golden yellow color, the nose can be very flattering or even sunny, thanks to its aromatic generosity that mingles aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit like apricots and peaches, combined with a few tropical touches of mango. In the mouth, they feel like structured wines, with body and

MÂCON-MONTBELLET

Mâcon-Montbellet whites are pale yellow gold in color with silver highlights. More austere than the wines of neighboring appellations, the nose offers vegetal notes of box and straw combined with green almond and a certain minerality brought by a touch of stone. In the mouth, they are broad and fatty, leaving an appreciable length and

fruity

RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! GIVRY - BOURGOGNE WINES This Côte Chalonnaise wines was the favorite of the French King Henri IV (1553-1610). It is produced in the communes of Givry (with its hamlets Poncey, Cortiambles and Russilly), Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles – a corner of Paradise for wine-growing, surrounding what has been a fortified location since the Middle Ages.Its AOC dates from 1946. MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is

CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine whites have nuanced profiles reflecting the diversity of the terroir. Often with a dazzling golden yellow color, the nose can be very flattering or even sunny, thanks to its aromatic generosity that mingles aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit like apricots and peaches, combined with a few tropical touches of mango. In the mouth, they feel like structured wines, with body and

MÂCON-MONTBELLET

Mâcon-Montbellet whites are pale yellow gold in color with silver highlights. More austere than the wines of neighboring appellations, the nose offers vegetal notes of box and straw combined with green almond and a certain minerality brought by a touch of stone. In the mouth, they are broad and fatty, leaving an appreciable length and

fruity

CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MERCUREY - BOURGOGNE WINES Mercurey, situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise (12 kilometres from Chalon-sur-Saône) is one the foremost appellations of Bourgogne. Protected from moisture-bearing winds, tucked away in its hillsides or stretched along the aptly-named “Golden Valley” the vineyards stretch as far as the neighbouring village of Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu.

SAINT AUBIN

A close neighbour of Montrachet, lying between Chassagne and Puligny, Saint-Aubin is a wine-growing village in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the heartland of the great white Bourgogne wines. The area covered by the appellation Village includes 30 Premiers Crus

Climats.

THE MÂCONNAIS, THE MOST SOUTHERLY TERROIR IN THE BOURGOGNE The most southerly terroir in the Bourgogne winegrowing region, the Mâconnais covers a 10k-wide strip of vines 35km long, between Sennecey-le-Grand and Saint-Vérand. The region nestles between two valleys, the Grosne to the west and the Saône to the east. This is a winegrowing region with two faces. To the southwest of Tournus, the

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CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin. CÔTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS / BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE Situation. This appellation Coteaux Bourguignons created in 2011 covers red, white, and rosé wines, grown over four départements. The Coteaux Bourguignons appellation covers wines that can be blended or come from a single varietal, and which can use some more old-fashioned varietals. The word rosé can be replaced by the word Clairet.

MÂCON-VERZÉ

Located in a wide valley of west-facing slopes that is perfectly suited to the Gamay grape, Mâcon-Verzé produces red wines that reflect this with a delightfully intense dark ruby color. Morello cherries, red berries, and sloe brandy are all expressed spontaneously, making

PRESS RELEASES

Following the French government’s decision to ease lockdown restrictions and reopen the country’s borders to international visitors, Château de Pommard is A WARM BOURGOGNE WELCOME AWAITS! Bourgogne #BourgogneWines A warm Bourgogne welcome awaits! Bourgogne, May 2021 It’s now the moment we’ve all been waiting for - travel is once again allowed! If you have been feeling disillusioned by months of lockdown and are desperate to meet new people and RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! GIVRY - BOURGOGNE WINES This Côte Chalonnaise wines was the favorite of the French King Henri IV (1553-1610). It is produced in the communes of Givry (with its hamlets Poncey, Cortiambles and Russilly), Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles – a corner of Paradise for wine-growing, surrounding what has been a fortified location since the Middle Ages.Its AOC dates from 1946. MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is

CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine whites have nuanced profiles reflecting the diversity of the terroir. Often with a dazzling golden yellow color, the nose can be very flattering or even sunny, thanks to its aromatic generosity that mingles aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit like apricots and peaches, combined with a few tropical touches of mango. In the mouth, they feel like structured wines, with body and

MÂCON-MONTBELLET

Mâcon-Montbellet whites are pale yellow gold in color with silver highlights. More austere than the wines of neighboring appellations, the nose offers vegetal notes of box and straw combined with green almond and a certain minerality brought by a touch of stone. In the mouth, they are broad and fatty, leaving an appreciable length and

fruity

RULLY - BOURGOGNE WINES The abbey of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, the powerful Maison de Vergy, and the Dukes of Bourgogne have all played their part in the history of these vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully was granted its AOC in 1939 and now produces red wines (Pinot Noir) and white wines (Chardonnay) with both appellations Village and Premier Cru. GROWERS AND MERCHANTS Growers and merchants. Winegrowers, négociants and cooperatives work year-round to create exceptional wines. Discover their unique characteristics and expertise. Then taste the fruits of their labor! GIVRY - BOURGOGNE WINES This Côte Chalonnaise wines was the favorite of the French King Henri IV (1553-1610). It is produced in the communes of Givry (with its hamlets Poncey, Cortiambles and Russilly), Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles – a corner of Paradise for wine-growing, surrounding what has been a fortified location since the Middle Ages.Its AOC dates from 1946. MONTAGNY - BOURGOGNE WINES Montagny produces white wines only. To the eye, these wines present the classic features of a burgundian Chardonnay: limpid, pale gold colour with green highlights when young, darker gold colour with age. Their aromas are acacia, mayflower, honeysuckle, bramble flowers, and sometimes violet and bracken. Of the livelier scents, lemon-balm and CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

PERNAND-VERGELESSES

Wine Characteristics. Red: to the eye, Pernand-Vergelesses is an intense ruby colour with bluish highlights, or an intense crimson. In the early stages the nose is of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. When older, it evolves into underbrush and spices. The mouth is

CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine whites have nuanced profiles reflecting the diversity of the terroir. Often with a dazzling golden yellow color, the nose can be very flattering or even sunny, thanks to its aromatic generosity that mingles aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit like apricots and peaches, combined with a few tropical touches of mango. In the mouth, they feel like structured wines, with body and

MÂCON-MONTBELLET

Mâcon-Montbellet whites are pale yellow gold in color with silver highlights. More austere than the wines of neighboring appellations, the nose offers vegetal notes of box and straw combined with green almond and a certain minerality brought by a touch of stone. In the mouth, they are broad and fatty, leaving an appreciable length and

fruity

CLIMATS AND LIEUX-DITS: THE ESSENCE OF BOURGOGNE TERROIR The Climats and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the region’s rich history. Their origins lie in the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire (know-how) and human history. The Climats and lieux-dits are the ultimate expression of the notion of terroir. They guarantee the unique characteristics of each wine and offer an unrivaled taste

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Chambolle-Musigny is a red wine, often regarded as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte de Nuits; its intensity and delicacy express themselves with elegance and subtlety. To the eye, it presents a bright ruby hue with luminous highlights. It may darken a little over time but with no loss of impact. MERCUREY - BOURGOGNE WINES Mercurey, situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise (12 kilometres from Chalon-sur-Saône) is one the foremost appellations of Bourgogne. Protected from moisture-bearing winds, tucked away in its hillsides or stretched along the aptly-named “Golden Valley” the vineyards stretch as far as the neighbouring village of Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu.

CLOS SAINT-DENIS

The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin.

SAINT AUBIN

A close neighbour of Montrachet, lying between Chassagne and Puligny, Saint-Aubin is a wine-growing village in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the heartland of the great white Bourgogne wines. The area covered by the appellation Village includes 30 Premiers Crus

Climats.

THE MÂCONNAIS, THE MOST SOUTHERLY TERROIR IN THE BOURGOGNE The most southerly terroir in the Bourgogne winegrowing region, the Mâconnais covers a 10k-wide strip of vines 35km long, between Sennecey-le-Grand and Saint-Vérand. The region nestles between two valleys, the Grosne to the west and the Saône to the east. This is a winegrowing region with two faces. To the southwest of Tournus, the

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CÔTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS / BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE Situation. This appellation Coteaux Bourguignons created in 2011 covers red, white, and rosé wines, grown over four départements. The Coteaux Bourguignons appellation covers wines that can be blended or come from a single varietal, and which can use some more old-fashioned varietals. The word rosé can be replaced by the word Clairet.

MÂCON-VERZÉ

Located in a wide valley of west-facing slopes that is perfectly suited to the Gamay grape, Mâcon-Verzé produces red wines that reflect this with a delightfully intense dark ruby color. Morello cherries, red berries, and sloe brandy are all expressed spontaneously, making A WARM BOURGOGNE WELCOME AWAITS! Bourgogne #BourgogneWines A warm Bourgogne welcome awaits! Bourgogne, May 2021 It’s now the moment we’ve all been waiting for - travel is once again allowed! If you have been feeling disillusioned by months of lockdown and are desperate to meet new people and THE BEST MOMENT TO UNCORK A GIVEN BOURGOGNE WINE While some bottles of Bourgogne wine should be kept for several years in the cellar to reach their peak, others can be drunk very young. Discover the best moment to drink your Bourgogne wine by selecting its appellation and vintage (year of harvest). This site uses cookies to offer you the best possible service. By continuing your navigation, you accept the use .

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