Aloxe-Corton
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... Continue »
Oct 21, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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Rully
The village of Rully, in the Côte Chalonnaise, has one of those long histories that you only find in Europe. A wealthy Roman by the name of Rubilius is rumored to be the source of its name, which is now synonymous not only with quality red and white wines, but also, since... Continue »
Sep 9, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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Pommard
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the vineyards of Pommard – which border Volnay – produce similar wines to their neighbors – fragrant, delicate and with finesse. But as we know, Burgundy loves to catch us out, and Pommard is no exception... Continue »
Sep 2, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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Morey-St-Denis
The Côte de Nuits village of Morey-St-Denis, with its emblem showing two running wolves, sits between two of the most famous names in Burgundy wine – Gevrey-Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny. To the south of Morey, Chambolle offers delicate wines, whilst its northerly neighbor Gevrey is known for... Continue »
Aug 16, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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Volnay
Volnay AOC situated in the Côte de Beaune, has a well deserved reputation for producing stunning Burgundy red wines. But, what of the name, you may wonder? It is in fact derived from... Continue »
Aug 8, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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Vougeot
From little rivers, great oceans may flow. So it is with Vougeot, a small village in the Côte de Nuits, named after the little river Vouge. Though the smallest commune in the wider Côte d’Or region, it is also the largest Grand Cru clos (meaning ‘plot’ or ‘vineyard’). Most of the wine from Vougeot comes from this single vineyard – the outstanding Clos de Vougeot... Continue »
Jun 10, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE
“Theological, nourishing and death-defying”. The local motto of the large village of Savigny-lès-Beaune certainly makes some bold claims about the wines that are produced here. Many would swear to all three, however, after tasting these wines, which are amongst the finest in Burgundy and surely one of its best-kept secrets. Continue »
Feb 22, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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