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  • Classic Pairings from Burgundy

    Nestled between the culinary towns of Dijon and Lyon lies the winemaking region of Burgundy known as The first notable pairing is the ever-delicious Coq au Vin, a regional staple of Burgundy, and a dish For those who don’t know, these are snails; specifically the Burgundy, or Roman snail. They are generally sourced locally in Burgundy, where they are a part of the vineyard ecosystem. Except it’s not - It’s just a brash example of a typically lush and opulent Burgundy.

  • The Basics of Burgundy, the Côte d'Or, and Pinot Noir

    Burgundy is objectively one of the most complicated wine regions in the world. Most Burgundy enthusiasts simply say, Sense of Place. The term is not specific to Burgundy, certainly, but Burgundy takes the philosophy of Terroir and extrapolates This was a huge change from what consumers of Burgundy had come to expect. Very complex, and an awesome starting point into the world of Burgundy.

  • Bréton, Cabernet Franc, and the affordable light reds of the Loire Valley

    Now it’s time to talk about the reds that many a winebar resort to as a holdover for their quaffable Burgundian As Burgundian wine fades from costly, to expensive, then totally unobtainable, and finally stabilizing These wines are fantastic value, especially when juxtaposed with Burgundy.

  • Vosne-Romanée and its Grands Crus

    Burgundy won’t take your breath away - and you wouldn’t want to anyway - the air is among the freshest Vineyards were eventually sold off in Burgundy, this one being no exception, and the property was purchased

  • How to Spot a Quality Wine

    Well, in Burgundy, the birthplace of length, producers unanimously affirm: quality wine should show its I would then urge you to view the chapters on Burgundy, and Bordeaux, which go over more in-depth nuance

  • Vine Training and Trellising

    In Burgundy, sometimes you can tell which vines are younger, based on the direction of the interruption In Burgundy, this is often done with fire, to protect the vines from disease by cauterizing the sugars Also often used in Bordeaux and Burgundy, it is the second most common training system.

  • What is Beaujolais?

    While technically a Burgundian wine region, the wines from this area south of Mâcon, north of Lyon blight Banned from the Côte d’Or by the Dukes of Burgundy, and declared unfit for human consumption, the hegemonic Some of the largest producers in Burgundy, and certainly in the world are spending millions here to have of its thousand acres, running like veins under the calcareous marl and limestone which bisects the Burgundian Jean Foillard offers no better example of this very Burgundian attitude towards winemaking.

  • Mosel Riesling

    It can age as long as the finest red Burgundy, it takes to oak well and the complexities are simply unreal

  • Two Remarkably Cheap Wines from the Dão

    classification strada, the DOC, originally organized to commemorate a region historically referred to as, “the Burgundy are astute with notes of turned Earth, and a touch of crushed rock, peat moss, and dead leaves - all Burgundian

  • 10 Incredible Wines to try this Month: February Roundup

    Jean Foillard offers no better example of this very Burgundian attitude towards winemaking. Winderlea Weber Vineyard is another incredible wine that pays homage to the Burgundian force major with

  • Rioja and Manchego: A Complimentary Pairing

    rules have been laid out in a fashion similar to the great wine regions of the world, like Barolo and Burgundy

  • The Wine Timeline: A Synopsis

    Burgundy and Bordeaux pioneered the use of Barrique and Tonneaux, which were all metrics for purchase The Burgundians finally developed inroads to Avignon, Paris, and Lyon, giving the French something to Some regions like Burgundy, took this law literally, opting to split their landholdings up vine for vine Some, like those of Burgundy, are stricter than others. The International Style (1970 - 2005) The 1959 vintage in Burgundy marked a fantastic year for the region

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