Did you know? . . . about Burgundy Wine

The Burgundy wine region ("Bourgogne" in French) only grows two grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

This knowledge is useful when you are staring at an extensive wine menu, or picking out a bottle of wine for a gift and want to impress with something that sounds good. If you like either of those grapes, chances are you won't go wrong if you select a bottle of Burgundy. The wine will, however, have specific traits having been grown in that specific region in France, but most of us wouldn't notice the difference, anyway...and that's OK. If you don't like those grapes, you know chances are you won't like wines from Burgundy. That's OK, too.

Next time you're choosing wine, keep an eye out for the word "Burgundy" or "Bourgogne" on the wine menu, or on the labels. Remind yourself, "that's just Chardonnay!" or "that's just Pinot Noir!" Makes the whole wine experience less intimidating, right?

Quick Review: Wines at Le Colonial

France, Bourgogne, Louis Latour, Pinot Noir 2009

++ // Fruity // Cherry, Leather // Cherry, Leather // Medium

France, Bourgogne, Manoir du Capucin, Chardonnay 2009
++ // Crisp, Smooth // Apple // Apple, Butter // Medium

Did You Know?... About Bourgogne

Bourgogne, or Burgundy, is a region of France famous for its wine. Some people mistakenly consider Burgundy to be the name of the grape. Not so. Located in the center of France, it is a region known for both its red wines, made mostly from Pinot Noir, and its white wines, made from Chardonnay. The region includes famous Grands Crus from Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote D'Or, and Chablis.

Courtesy of Terrior France

Quick Review: Giraudon Bourgogne

France, Bourgogne, Giraudon Viticulteur, Aligote 2010
+ // Crisp // Grass, Butter // Lemon, Butter, Stone // Medium

The Burgundy region of France is known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the principle grapes of this area. This wine was a Chardonnay.

Quick Review: Domaine de Remparts

France, Bourgogne, Cotes d' Auxerre, Domaine des Remparts

/ // Fruity // Cherry // Cherry, Strawberry // Light

 

Tina appreciated this one a lot more than Nathan did. It was smooth drinking wine, good with food, and well-rounded in all aspects. Nathan in general likes the fruit and tart found in the Finger Lakes wines.