Burgundy
Wines made within this famous region are usually made using main two grape varieties: Pinot Noir (Red Grape) and Chardonnay (White Grape). Other grape varieties such as Aligoté or Sauvignon Blanc feature in some wines. Winemakers in this area believe strongly in 'terroir' and consider this the secret to the significantly high quality of wines from this region. Over 200 million years ago, the region was part of a vast tropical sea which created limestone soils, resulting in that mineral zesty quality associated with Burgundian wines. The proof of this lies in the vineyards where one can even find fossilised sea creatures amongst the chunks of limestone and marl. There are a higher number of AOCs in Burgundy than any other French region. The practice of seperating vineyards by their terroir in Burgundy dates back to Medieval times, when various monasteries played a key role in developing the wine industry here. Napoleonic inheritance laws also lead to the fragmentation of vineyards, where plots were divided up between siblings.This led to a ridiculous situation where some world famous vineyards are owned by literally dozens of different people, sometimes with a single row of vines having different proprietors! There are several distinct sub-regions, each with their own individual characteristics. Four of these are located at the heart of Burgundy, in a thin strip spanning for about 120km between the towns of Dijon and Macon. Then, situated in an isolated pocket of limestone hills is Chablis. This area produces white Chardonnays so distinct in style to central Burgandy that Chablis is thought of as a region in its own right. Similar is Beaujolais is a sub-region of Burgundy even though it is located in the Rhone-Alpes region. This is a whopping 130miles away from Chablis. The climate in Burgundy is mostly continental, with relatively short summers and cool winters making it difficult for grapes to ripen fully. Vintages in Burgundy can vary greatly because of this. Another thing to remember when buying from Burgundy is that quality varies a lot across similar AOCs, and in many ways the producer's name is a better indicator of quality than the actual vineyard site.
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A stellar vintage from Domaine Alain Chavy. Made from a blend of all four of the estate&..
€100.00 Ex Tax: €81.30
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An unoaked Chardonnay from Château de Corcelles. Light, crisp, and easy-drinking, this wine pa..
€21.50 Ex Tax: €17.48
The perfect wine for a summer's day. Made from 100% Gammay, the wine is soft and fruity and pair..
€21.50 Ex Tax: €17.48
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This Morgon from Château du Corcelles takes its name from the town of Villié Morgon in ..
€15.50 Ex Tax: €12.60
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A stunning wine made from grapes grown on the "Les Vallerots" plot in the commune of ..
€80.00 Ex Tax: €65.04
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A great value Bourgogne Chardonnay from one of Burgundy's most established producers. The Chavy ..
€27.50 Ex Tax: €22.36
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Incredibly refreshing with all the hallmarks of a great Maconnaise. The vineyard was affected by sev..
€43.50 Ex Tax: €35.37
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Ame Forests' first vintage was back in 2008. The grapes are picked from two distinct vineyards w..
€42.00 Ex Tax: €34.15
Sitting at 401 meters, La Roche is one meter above the administrative limit to qualify for a Premier..
€50.00 Ex Tax: €40.65
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The grapes for this wine are harvested from vineyards dating back to the 1930s. The Vergisson hill g..
€55.00 Ex Tax: €44.72
Certified Organic, the grapes for this wine come from 50-year-old vines in the heart of Saint-Veran,..
€24.00 Ex Tax: €19.51
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Domaine Louis Moreau's Les Fourneaux boasts an intense floral nose with rose petals aromas inter..
€39.50 Ex Tax: €32.11
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Rich and complex, this is a stunning 1er cru from the iconic Domaine Louis Moreau in the heart of th..
€38.00 Ex Tax: €30.89
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An incredible Chablis from Domaine Louis Moreau! This wine achieves its highly distinctive mineral..
€28.00 Ex Tax: €22.76
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Domaine Louis Moreau is a 50-hectare estate based in the commune of Beines in the heart of the Chabl..
€99.00 Ex Tax: €80.49
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A wonderfully complex and delicious Chardonnay. Expect notes of lush citrus, tart green apples,..
€82.00 Ex Tax: €66.67
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