Although “Burgundy” means red, the Burgundy region or Bourgogne in eastern France produces both white and red wines. Probably more terroir-conscious than any other region, Burgundy is divided into the largest number of appellations of any French region. The Burgundy wines are divided in five parts :
• Chablis
• Côte de Nuits ( Marsannay-La-Cote to Nuits-Saint-Georges)
• Côte de Beaune (Beaune To Santenay)
• Côte Chalonnaise (Givry, Rully)
• Mâconnais (Pouilly)
Terroir
In Burgundy, the soil (terroir) is mainly limestone and clay, but the chemical composition of the soil, its depth and altitude lend a unique character and personnality to each wine.
Cépage (grape variety)
Burgundy is unique. It produces a wide range of fine wines across …








