Wine Tastings in Burgundy

1. What wine is Burgundy known for?
2. How do you drink Burgundy wine?
3. Is Burgundy and Pinot Noir the same?
4. Why is Burgundy wine so good?
5. What red wine is closest to Burgundy?
6. What are the best Burgundy wines?
7. What are the best years for Burgundy wines?
8. Does Burgundy wine age well?
9. Is Burgundy a dry wine?

What wine is Burgundy known for?

Bold, powerful, complex and made for cellaring, they are the epitome of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There are a total of 33 Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy – some are just inches away from a Premier Cru vineyard.

How do you drink Burgundy wine?

Serve your red Burgundies slightly cool — about 60° to 62°F (17°C) in a fine, wide-bowled glass. Do not decant red Burgundies; pour them straight from the bottle. Too much aeration causes you to lose some of your wine's wonderful aromas — one of its greatest qualities.

Is Burgundy and Pinot Noir the same?

Red Burgundy is wine that is made in the Burgundy region of eastern France using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. That's right, red Burgundy is just a Pinot Noir. White Burgundy is also made in Burgundy, but, since it is white, it is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. That's it.

Why is Burgundy wine so good?

There are only 29,000 hectares under vine in Burgundy. By comparison, Bordeaux has four times that. Another reason why Burgundy is expensive is because the quality level of the wine (as a general rule) is so high and their popularity is equally high. The basic law of supply and demand.

What red wine is closest to Burgundy?

The best substitute that you can use is red wine which is made from Pinot Noir grapes. Since burgundy too is made from Pinot Noir grapes, it will have similar flavors. Some good substitutes for burgundy wine are Merlot and Cabernet. You can also use California or Oregon Pinot Noir too.

What are the best Burgundy wines?

• Bouchard Père & Fils Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. Country. ...
• Domaine Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017. Country. ...
• Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche 2017. Country. ...
• William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2017. Country. ...
• Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot 2016.

What are the best years for Burgundy wines?

In the white corner, the best Burgundy vintages are considered to be the 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2014, with the 2014 likely the best investment due to its aging potential for at least another 20 years.

Does Burgundy wine age well?

Historically great wines Burgundy, Barolo and Bordeaux are obviously age-worthy, but not equally so. Vintage conditions are crucial, and so is the style of each producer.

Is Burgundy a dry wine?

Burgundy. Burgundy wine is made in the Burgundy region of France. Wines referred to as Burgundys are usually dry red wines that are made using Pinot Noir grapes. These wines generally have full bodied, complex earthy flavors.