Burgundy wine, Wine region in eastern France.
Burgundy wines come from a region in eastern France that stretches from Dijon through the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The limestone-rich soils here produce mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
Wine production started here during Roman times in the 1st century. Medieval monasteries later expanded and refined the vineyards, creating methods that growers still follow today.
The wine classification here divides producers into four levels based on vineyard location and quality, from regional to Grand Cru status. This system shapes how growers tend their land and how visitors understand what they taste.
Visitors can follow the wine route that connects many vineyards throughout this region. The harvest season runs from late September through early October, which is a good time to visit.
The Kimmeridgian limestone here formed from ancient seabeds and gives wines their mineral qualities, especially noticeable in Chablis Chardonnay. This distinctive soil beneath the surface is why the wines taste unlike any other region.
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