What makes Burgandy wines so special
01/30/2019
French wine regions continued – Burgandy (aka “Bourgogne”)
The Burgundy wine region in central-eastern France, near the city of Dijon, is built on centuries of winemaking tradition, with close historical links to the monasteries. The key grape varietals of Burgundy wines are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They come from several distinct sub-regions, each with its own particular character, located at the heart of Burgundy, in a narrow strip running for 75 miles (120km) between the towns of Dijon and Macon. Burgundy wines have long had devout followers throughout the world and continue to do so today. Although the Bordeaux region produces about four times as much wine every year, Burgundy’s estimated 74,000 acres of vineyards are considered to be of equal importance, producing some of the most exclusive wines on Earth. What makes both Burgundian wines so special, is that Burgundy, more than probably any other wine region in the world, is completely influenced by its terroir. Terroir is a sense of place, it means that when you drink a wine, you completely taste the region where the wine was made.
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Allison VanArnam