The Wine Harvest in Burgundy
This is such an exciting time of year, filled with anticipation. It’s the first week of September and the grape harvest is underway.
Le Clos
Here at the Domaine de Cromey, our vigneron and vendangeurs (winemaker and his team of harvest workers) are hard at work having started picking beautiful fruit in our Le Clos vineyard on August 29th. And to mark this significant event at Cromey we are offering a limited number of 'Le Clos' 2025 cases now, both red and white, as a special 'en primeur' offering. Each bottle will be numbered and will be delivered to you in 12 to 15 months. This offer is only available to you, our readers of this issue of our newsletter. Click here for details.
Vendage
From this epicenter, all around us, the hills are alive with ‘vendangeurs’ , bringing in the crop as each vineyard reaches optimum maturity. And as the wineries run round the clock, pressing and vatting 2025, the air is redolent of fruit and ferment. And celebration!
Corton
So to celebrate the very promising 2025 vintage, let us take you to the very top of Burgundy, both geographically and qualitatively. The emperor Charlemagne had first dibs back in 800 AD, and he chose the Corton Mountain. He’s remembered there to this day, with the Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne holding court above a sweeping vista across the vineyards of Burgundy.
Aloxe-Corton
Capitain
And one stop that we can’t miss while we’re in the neighborhood is the Domaine Capitain-Gagnerot, our benchmark Burgundy since we started in the wine trade in 1985. The family has been on this hill since 1802, and most of their vineyards are visible from the backdoor of the winery. Walking in their vines is a masterclass in ‘terroir’, with a dozen different appellations grouped in line of sight along the slopes of the mountain.
Read a Label
And if ‘a dozen appellations’ sounds daunting, we’ll explain all with a piece on How to Read a Burgundy Label!
Escargots
Finally…and we know you have all been waiting…we can’t tell you about Burgundian cuisine without bringing you the ultimate Slow Food…. escargots! Ellie’s recipes, of course.
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| The history of wine in Burgundy is almost indistinguishable from that of the royalty and nobility of this ancient land. Take the village of Aloxe-Corton, for example. First mentioned in 696, it has an almost mystical appeal... |
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Explore the Wines Behind the Stories
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Discover the wines behind our latest blogs at burgundywine.com. From the noble terroirs of Aloxe-Corton and the elegant expressions of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot to the timeless tradition of pairing Burgundy with escargots, each story leads you deeper into the glass. Explore the producers, regions, and bottles that bring these writings to life—and taste the inspiration for yourself.
And don’t miss this milestone at Cromey: limited “Le Clos” 2025 cases, red and white, offered en primeur. Individually numbered bottles, delivered in 12–15 months. Exclusive to our newsletter readers.
These wines won’t last long—shop now and add something truly special to your cellar. |
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In our lives we meet many people, but the ones who tend to live longest in the memory are the exceptional teachers we’re lucky enough to meet. These people introduce us to new ideas, offer unique perspectives, and gift us lessons which last a lifetime. Such was the case when here at BurgundyWine.com we first met Roger Capitain, one of the finest Burgundy winemakers of all.
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Be Our Guest at Domaine de Cromey
Live like a local in the heart of Burgundy. Whether you’re gathering with friends or joining a Mix & Meet week, our all-inclusive Burgundy House Parties offer insider access, world-class wines, and luxury hospitality in a setting like no other.
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| Wine is a complex and fascinating subject that affects us on many levels, both consciously and subconsciously. It's not just the taste and aroma of the wine that impacts us, but also the visual cues that we receive from the label. When we purchase a bottle of wine, the label is often the first thing that catches our eye. It provides us with information about the wine's origin, grape variety, producer, and other relevant details. |
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| For those who have never tried escargot dishes, it may seem a leap of faith, and maybe even a leap too far for some. But that would mean missing out on some of the most original and delicious Burgundy dishes of all – and some of our most favorite. |
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The Most Popular Wines This Month
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Experience the best of Burgundy this September—unrivaled in both quality and value—only at burgundywine.com. From beloved classics to rare gems, explore our latest arrivals, perfect for crisp evenings and early autumn gatherings.
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WHITE BURGUNDY
Jean-Jacques Girard White 2022 Mixed Case
Jean-Jacques Girard stands out as one of the best values in Burgundy today. This mixed case features two of his exceptional Premier Cru wines—masterful in style, fair in price, and a rare opportunity to experience top-level Burgundy without the top-tier cost.
Domaine de Cromey Bourgogne 'Le Clos' Monopole Blanc 2023
With brilliant clarity and visible density, and a hint of greeny-gold, the first attack is background floral and citrus, a classic chardonnay fruit profile, pure and grassy, slightly saline, with charming reductive smokiness. It’s persistent and subtle at the same time. A fresh charming example of white Burgundy.
RED & WHITE BURGUNDY
What We’re Drinking at Cromey Case
Domaine de Cromey is our home in Burgundy—an elegant 17th-century manor where wine, food, and hospitality come together in unforgettable fashion. Surrounded by history and vineyards, Cromey offers a true taste of Burgundy, with six luxurious suites and world-class experiences at every turn.
RED BURGUNDY
Grilling Essentials Red Burgundy Case
Here’s a mixed case that will light up your summer BBQ and impress your friends and family, plus carry you seamlessly into the fall season with bold, versatile reds that shine from the grill to the harvest table.
Domaine Jean Fery Côte de Nuits Villages Clos de Magny 2021
The Côte de Nuits is one of the most famous wine-producing regions in Burgundy, known primarily for its exceptional Pinot Noir-based red wines. The Côte de Nuits Villages appellation sits between the grander Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, offering wines with great character and expression at a more accessible price point than some of its higher-status neighbors.
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