Burgundy Appellations
Appellations are simply the identifying name or designation of wine. All French wines are classified according to this strict hierarchy, which is based on the control of the production. Here are the various Burgundy Appellations: Chablis – Throughout this appellation the only grape that can be used is Chardonnay. When purchase wines from this region you will find two distinct flavours. Basic Chablis will have flavours of green fruit and high acidity....
Read MoreFood and Wine Pairing for Burgundy Wine
Food and wine are great together when done well. To ensure you do not get an unsatisfying combination here is a list of possible food and wine that should be paired together during the two main seasons, wintertime and summertime. The various food and wine pairings are as follows: Summertime: We need something lighter and more refreshing. Lighter wines such as a sparkling Aligote would pair well with picnic lunch of fresh bread, cold meats and pate. Richer wines such...
Read MoreThe Hierarchy of Quality Wines
The Appellation d’origine controlee is the French certification which is placed on the wines which follow the various strict rules applied to them. The rules cover the methods of growing and producing the specific grapes as well as the grape variety, the minimum alcohol content, localization and various others. Once these rules have been followed the wines are then analyzed and tasted to ensure that there was no deviation. These rules are in place to...
Read MoreBurgundy Grapes
There are various grapes which fill the Burgundy region in France. Each grape is different in characteristics, making their wines relatively unique. Here is a list of various grapes which are grown in the Burgundy region: Pinot Noir– Is the classic black grape of Burgundy and has flavour characteristics of red fruit flavours, such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Youthful Pinot Noir grape will have flavours of green vegetable or savoury notes. Sample of...
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