Europe
France
Burgundy
Burgundy is the spiritual home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its complex hierarchy of Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and village wines reflects centuries of terroir understanding.
Key Grapes
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Gamay
Aligoté
Climate
Continental with cold winters and warm summers
Soil Types
Limestone
Clay
Marl
Wine Styles
Elegant reds
Complex whites
Sparkling (Crémant de Bourgogne)
Sub-Regions
Côte de Nuits
Côte de Beaune
Chablis
Côte Chalonnaise
Mâconnais
Beaujolais
Fun Facts
- 1Romanée-Conti is the world's most expensive wine
- 2There are 33 Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy
- 3The Côte d'Or translates to 'Golden Slope'