Bourgogne

The Burgundy appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) is a regional appellation covering a total of 299 communes spread across the departments of Saône-et-Loire, Côte d'Or, and Yonne.

This demarcation represents a mosaic of terroirs in Burgundy with highly varied organoleptic properties that characterize Burgundy wines. These terroirs are often very close to each other, and it is not uncommon for the region's most iconic wines to be produced just a few dozen meters apart. The soils are predominantly limestone, including clay and marl on an often stony structure, resulting in effective drainage that is favorable for vine cultivation. These terroirs have benefited from the appellation since 1937.

Burgundy wines have two king grape varieties: Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for white wines, the latter being specific to the region, where it delivers one of the finest expressions in the world in legendary appellations. Burgundy appellation wines are the entry level wines of the region and are excellent for beginners: the whites are renowned for their liveliness and wide range of aromas, while the reds are characterized by their elegance and finesse, as well as their often light and fluid structure. The Burgundy appellation is enhanced by some of the region's greatest producers, such as Louis Jadot, Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils, Joseph Drouhin, Domaine Devillard, Domaine René Bouvier, and Domaine Guffens-Heynen.