Burgundy is a world-famous French wine region that produces some of the best and most expensive wines in the world. Located in the east-central part of France, the area is dominated by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other red and white grapes such as Aligoté, Pinot Gris, or Gamay are also used, but on a much lower scale.
Burgundy has more than 100 approved wine-growing areas, all regulated by a complex quality system that divides the region into grand cru, premier cru, village wines, and regional appellations. The wines are greatly influenced by terroir and show great diversity in flavors and aromas.
Most Burgundy reds display complex and layered aromas of fresh fruit and spices, along with earthy notes of leather, truffle, or mushrooms. Older examples tend to develop juicier expressions of cooked fruit or jam. White wines are characterized by floral, fruity, and buttery aromas, which are often complemented by citrus or honey-like notes.
Because of their diversity, white and red Burgundy wines can pair with a wide variety of dishes, including appetizers, charcuterie, meat or fish-based main courses, desserts, and regional cheese varieties.
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Beef bourguignon
Beef bourguignon is a rich and complex stew originating from the region of Burgundy in France. The star of the dish is a robust red Burgundy wine, which is used to ... Read more
Wildschwein in Burgunder
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