The best wines of Burgundy

Discover the best wines of Burgundy as well as the best winemakers of Burgundy and estates of Burgundy to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Burgundy and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Burgundy by region

Looking for a good wine of Burgundy among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Burgundy. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Burgundy with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Burgundy

Red wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, roast veal with cider or rack of lamb with herbs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Burgundy

On the nose the red wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or sandalwood and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or coffee. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Burgundy. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Burgundy

  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.16/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Burgundy

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Burgundy.

Discovering the wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

Unlike Burgundy's village appellations, which specialize in red or white wines or a combination of both, Burgundy covers red, white and rosé wines, and even Sparkling wines as in the case of Crémant de Bourgogne and Bourgogne Mousseux. Each Burgundy appellation may be followed by the Color of the wine (white, red or rosé), as appropriate, and if not already implied by the appellation itself. Red Burgundy is produced almost exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes and is Distinguished from White Burgundy, which is produced from white grapes (mainly Chardonnay). A key difference between Burgundy wines and those produced under the Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations is that the grape variety used in the wine can be indicated on the label.

This has contributed to the perception and marketing of Burgundy wines in foreign markets, where a Burgundy Pinot Noir or a Burgundy Chardonnay is much easier to sell. To accommodate the different styles of wine produced in Burgundy, there are six key Burgundy appellations: Burgundy itself, Burgundy Aligoté (limited to the named white grape variety with other regulations distinguishing it from the generic regional appellation), "Bourgogne Mousseux", "Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire", Bourgogne Passe-tout and Crémant de Bourgogne. There are even two appellations dedicated to the region's brandies: Eau-de-vie de Vin de Bourgogne and Eau-de-vie de Marc de Bourgogne. Some of the above appellations may be suffixed with the name of the sub-region, village or vineyard where the grapes were grown.

Great white wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Burgundy

White wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of farfalle with gorgonzola, cod brandade without potatoes or magic marinade (for shrimps, scallops, fish...).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Burgundy

On the nose the white wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, melon or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, stone or brioche. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Burgundy. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Burgundy

  • 2001With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.12/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Burgundy

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Burgundy.

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Great sparkling wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Burgundy

Sparkling wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal rouelle normande, special' tagliatelle carbonara or rabbit on the barbecue.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Burgundy

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of lime, apricot or yeast and sometimes also flavors of biscuits, pineapple or grapefruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Burgundy. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Burgundy

  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2000With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Burgundy

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault
  • Bobal

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Burgundy.

The word of the wine: Cooked wine

In Provence, wine made from must cooked and reduced over a wood fire, traditionally consumed at Christmas time with the thirteen desserts.

Great pink wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Burgundy

Pink wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken breast with curry and mushrooms, beef stew or duck breast with spices, roasted figs with honey and port.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Burgundy

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, floral or melon and sometimes also flavors of citrus, minerality or peach.

The best vintages in pink wine of Burgundy

  • 2011With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Burgundy

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Garnacha
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Burgundy.

Discover the grape variety: Aligoté

Aligoté is an ancient Burgundian grape variety (it has different names depending on the region in which it is grown: griset blanc in Beaune, giboudot blanc in the Chalonnais or troyen blanc in the Aube), mainly used in the production of Bourgogne-Aligoté, Bouzeron and Crémant-de-Bourgogne.aligoté is a medium-fine white grape variety, quite productive, which gives clear, acidic, fresh and light white wines. An anecdote often says that it was a member of the clergy named Kir who gave it its letters of nobility by adding it to blackcurrant cream to prepare an aperitif.produced on more than 1,600 hectares in Burgundy, aligoté has also been exported. It is also cultivated in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Romania), California, Canada and Chile, representing more than 20,000 hectares in the world.

Great sweet wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Burgundy

Sweet wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce, papillotes of simple salmon steaks or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Burgundy

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of apples, lime or apricot and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or honey.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Burgundy

  • 1882With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Burgundy

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc
  • Aligoté

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Burgundy.

The word of the wine: Castle

A term often used to designate wineries, even if they do not have a real castle.

Great natural sweet wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Burgundy

Natural sweet wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, tunisian sandwich or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Burgundy

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Burgundy. often reveals types of flavors of dried fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Burgundy

  • 2006With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Burgundy

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Burgundy.

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.

Great unknow wines of Burgundy

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Burgundy

Unknow wines from the region of Burgundy go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, aiguillette of duck with honey or deer jig.

The best vintages in unknow wine of Burgundy

  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in unknow wine of Burgundy

  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Burgundy

A wine route planned in the region of Burgundy? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best unknow wine of Burgundy.

News from the vineyard of Burgundy

International Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Although Cru Beaujolais has been having its moment in the sun for a few years now, its younger, lighter-bodied ‘nouveau’ cousin is coming back into its own. How Beaujolais Nouveau Day started The tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau dates back to the 1800s. Winemakers would bottle their just-fermented wine, produced from grapes harvested just a few months prior, an unusually tight timeframe in winemaking terms. This occasion called for a massive celebration among Beaujolais-based vigneron ...

Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’

The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...

Cambridge University’s King’s College earns £1.3m by auctioning off rare Burgundies

The ‘Generations of Jayer’ collection included 42 lots of some of the finest Burgundies ever bottled. A 12-bottle case of Grand Cru Henri Jayer for Georges Jayer, Echézeaux 1999 from Côte de Nuits led the charge, selling for £100,000 at the London auction. The second priciest lot was the Henri Jayer for Georges Jayer, Echézeaux 2001, which received a winning bid of £85,000. Henri Jayer was dubbed the ‘godfather of Burgundy’ after pioneering a range of key innovations in the region. He believed t ...

Discover other regions and appellation of Burgundy

A wine route in the region of Burgundy ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • (côte-d\'or
  • Abbaye de morgeot
  • Aloxe-corton
  • Arcenant
  • Ardèche
  • Auxey-duresses
  • Aze
  • Barizey
  • Bat mb
  • Beaujolais
  • Beaune
  • Beaune-vignoles
  • Beine
  • Beines
  • Bernouil
  • Bissey-sous-cruchaud
  • Blanot
  • Bleigny le carreau
  • Bligny les beaue
  • Bligny-les-beaune
  • Bourgogne
  • Chablis
  • Chambolle-musigny
  • Chassagne-montrachet
  • Chorey-les-beaune
  • Courgis
  • Davayé
  • Irancy
  • Jambles
  • La roche-vineuse
  • Meursault
  • Moroges
  • Nuits-saint-georges
  • Premeaux-prissey
  • Préhy
  • Reinach/bl
  • Rully
  • Saint-bris-le-vineux
  • Sainte-marie-la-blanche
  • Savigny-les-beaune