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17 sty 2022 · Let’s start with the basics. When we talk about Burgundy wines, there are really only two grape varieties to consider: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There are others, such as Aligote, Pinot Gris and Gamay, but these two are the region’s primary focus. There are five primary wine-growing areas: Chablis; Cote de Nuits; Cote de Beaune; Cote ...
10 lut 2023 · Of the 100+ classified regions in Burgundy, just 1% are Grand Crus, 10% are Premier Crus, 37% are village wines and 52% are regional wines. Village wines come from a village or commune of Burgundy – there are 44, including Chablis and Nuits-St-Georges.
From the top down their quality pyramid levels are Grand Cru (such as Clos de Vougeot, Corton, and Montrachet), Premier Cru (such as Volnay and Vosne Romanée), village (like Meursault, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Santenay), and regional wines. See this useful guide on Wine Searcher to understanding labels from Burgundy.
26 lip 2021 · a. Grand Cru means "great growth" and is the top classification of French wine. It refers to a plot of land where grapes are grown or a specific chateau where the wine is made. The first one mainly applies only to Burgundy, Champagne, and Alsace, while the second one is only for Bordeaux.
10 cze 2024 · Explore the unique history and diverse wines of Entre-Deux-Mers, where tradition meets innovation in Bordeaux's less-traveled vineyards.
The classification of wine is based on various criteria including place of origin or appellation, vinification method and style, sweetness and vintage, and the grape variety or varieties used. Practices vary in different countries and regions of origin, and many practices have varied over time.
8 lut 2024 · Entre-deux-Mers ("between two seas") is a dry white wine appellation in Bordeaux, covering a large area between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers – the two "seas" of its title.
