Burgundy - Wines
Romanée-Conti
Romanée-Conti is one of the world’s most prestigious and expensive wines, produced by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in the Côte de Nuits. This Grand Cru Pinot Noir comes from a tiny vineyard of just 1.8 hectares, making it one of the rarest wines globally. Romanée-Conti is known for its elegance, complexity, and remarkable aging potential. The wine’s profile features notes of red and dark fruit, spice, earth, and floral undertones, all wrapped in a silky texture with incredible depth. Due to its legendary status and limited production, Romanée-Conti is highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
Montrachet
Montrachet is the pinnacle of white Burgundy, produced from Chardonnay in the Grand Cru vineyards that straddle Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This wine is revered for its powerful yet refined expression of Chardonnay, offering layers of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, honey, and complex minerality. Montrachet’s rich, full-bodied texture is balanced by vibrant acidity, making it one of the most age-worthy white wines in the world. With only a small amount produced annually, Montrachet is both rare and extremely valuable, representing the ultimate expression of white Burgundy.
Chambertin
Chambertin is one of the most iconic Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, producing deeply concentrated and structured Pinot Noir wines. Located in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambertin wines are known for their power, intensity, and complexity, often featuring aromas of dark fruit, earth, spice, and game. The vineyard’s terroir, with its limestone-rich soils and ideal slope, contributes to the wine’s distinctive minerality and longevity. Chambertin is highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts, offering a classic expression of Gevrey-Chambertin’s robust and age-worthy Pinot Noir.
Corton-Charlemagne
Corton-Charlemagne is one of Burgundy’s most celebrated white wines, produced from Chardonnay in the Grand Cru vineyards located on the hill of Corton in the Côte de Beaune. The wine is known for its intensity, richness, and balance, with flavors of ripe apple, pear, citrus, and a distinctive mineral character. Corton-Charlemagne’s combination of power and elegance makes it a standout among Burgundy’s white wines, with the ability to age gracefully for decades. The vineyard’s unique terroir, with a mix of clay and limestone soils, contributes to the wine’s complexity and longevity.
Clos de Vougeot
Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy’s largest and most historic Grand Cru vineyards, located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard, enclosed by a stone wall (clos), dates back to the 12th century and produces Pinot Noir wines with a broad range of styles due to the varying terroirs within its 50-hectare expanse. Clos de Vougeot wines are typically rich and full-bodied, with flavors of red and black fruits, earth, spice, and a firm tannic structure. The wines’ ability to age and develop complexity over time makes Clos de Vougeot a highly respected name in Burgundy.
Meursault
Meursault is a renowned village in the Côte de Beaune known for producing some of the finest white wines in Burgundy, though it does not have any Grand Cru vineyards. Meursault wines are made from Chardonnay and are celebrated for their richness, opulence, and nutty flavors, often showing notes of ripe apple, pear, hazelnut, and butter, with a subtle minerality. The wines from top Premier Cru vineyards like Les Perrières and Les Genevrières are considered some of the best expressions of Meursault’s distinctive style. These wines have the structure and depth to age beautifully, making them a favorite among white wine enthusiasts.
Pouilly-Fuissé
Pouilly-Fuissé is the flagship appellation of the Mâconnais region, located in the southern part of Burgundy. The wines are made from Chardonnay and are known for their rich fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and mineral undertones. Pouilly-Fuissé offers excellent value compared to the more famous Côte d'Or whites, with top examples showcasing layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus, and floral notes, supported by a refreshing minerality. The region’s warm climate and limestone-rich soils contribute to the wine’s approachable style, making it a popular choice for those seeking high-quality Burgundy without the high price tag.
Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis Premier Cru wines are produced from Chardonnay in the cooler northern part of Burgundy. These wines bridge the gap between the more accessible Chablis AOC and the prestigious Grand Cru offerings. Chablis Premier Cru wines are known for their crisp acidity, flinty minerality, and flavors of green apple, lemon, and white flowers. The wines’ lean and steely character is a perfect match for seafood and lighter fare, while their ability to develop complexity with age makes them a favorite among connoisseurs. The Chablis Premier Cru classification represents some of the finest expressions of terroir-driven Chardonnay.