Burgundy
The classic part of Burgundy known as the Cote D’Or (the slope of gold) is essentially one vineyard that is 60km long and maybe 5km at its widest. From this limestone ridge some of the most complex, long-lived and aromatic wines are produced from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Cistercian monks who owned the land codified the entire region and so each small plot has a name.
Pinot Noir
This is the most elusive grape. It is relatively early ripening and extremely sensitive to terroir. Its perfect place on earth is the Cote d’Or in Burgundy. So haunting are great red Burgundy’s charms that growers everywhere try to emulate them. Pinot Noir is not just a one trick pony, it can make great reds, rosé, sparkling and even sweet wines, whites on occasion and I’ve tasted a decent fortified Pinot Noir too.
Chardonnay
The grape that you can plant anywhere, in any climate and do anything to and it will still taste like an OK wine. When people hit the sweet spot of site, climate, cropping and winemaking, Chardonnay becomes a magical wine that will age gracefully but charm you at any age. Chardonnays can range from cool climate lean and citrusy to warmer climate tropical and overt. Oak and lees can add flavouring as can malolactic fermentation.
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Lucien Muzard Clos Faubard Premier Cru Santenay 2016 Value
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Cyril Gautheron Frissons Chardonnay Burgundy 2017 Instantly enjoyable
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Heresztyn-Mazzini Clos Village Gevrey-Chambertin 2014
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Samuel Billaud Sur Les Clos Petit Chablis 2018
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Samuel Billaud Les Grands Terroirs Chablis 2018
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Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy NV
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Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-St-Georges Clos de Porrets Premier Cru 2006 Monopole 375ml
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Louis Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 2009
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Louis Carillon Champs Canet Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 2009
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Louis Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 2008
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Montille Rugiens Pommard Premier Cru 2006
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Domaine Bouchard Beaune Greves Vignes de l’Enfant Jesus Premier Cru 2006 375ml
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