Is BURGUNDY WINE Worth the Hype? Visit France’s Most Famous Region!

Burgundy, France (or as the French say, Bourgogne) is the most renowned wine region in the world, and the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from here are heralded as the best version of these grapes that money can buy. No region is more storied, more studied, or more sought after! And yes, Bourgogne produces the most famous, historic, and expensive wines in existence, but that’s only part of the story. Get ready to find out why the planet’s most famed wine region captivates the hearts and minds of sommeliers, collectors, investors, and normal consumers alike.

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DESCRIPTION: We’ll start our journey into Burgundy (or as the French say, Bourgogne) with a visit to Beaune, the medieval town at the heart of the Bourgogne wine region. Next, we’ll explore the Cité des Climats with Laurent Delaunay to get an introduction to the region and learn about its famous limestone soils, before enjoying lunch with him and his daughter at the museum restaurant. Afterward, we’ll visit Fromagerie Alain Hess to sample some cheese, including the renowned yet funky Époisses, which was once named the best cheese in the world! We’ll pair it with a traditional-method sparkling wine, Crémant de Bourgogne, from Paul Chollet. Next, we’ll delve into the appellation levels of Bourgogne (Régionale, Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru) before heading north to the cool hills of Chablis to explore Chardonnay vineyards rooted in ancient Kimmeridgian soil. After discussing Burgundy’s iconic grapes—Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—I’ll join Terroirs by Adeline for a cooking session, pairing the dishes with wines from the Côte Chalonnaise. In Beaune, we’ll stop at Athenaeum, a unique wine and food bookstore unlike any I’ve ever seen. Then, we’ll travel south to the laid-back Mâconnais region to enjoy Chardonnay with Domaine Sève. Following a visit to the Moutarderie Fallot mustard factory, I’ll sit down with four winemakers from the Côte d’Or in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, one of the world’s most famous wine regions. Finally, we’ll end our trip with a hike at the Rock of Solutré, reflecting on our time in this incredible region of Bourgogne.

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:11 Geography and History
00:07:28 Beaune Market
00:08:43 Cité des Climats
00:11:52 Lunch with Edouard Delaunay
00:17:53 Fromagerie and Crémant
00:22:48 Rustic Dinner
00:25:29 Appellations of Bourgogne
00:31:05 Chablis
00:37:17 Grapes of Bourgogne
00:43:02 Cooking with Adeline + Chalonnaise
00:49:59 Athenaeum Bookstore
00:51:40 Mâconnais
00:57:34 Moutarderie Fallot
01:00:09 Côte d’Or Picnic
01:08:04 Outro

WINES FEATURED:
(in order)
Edouard Delaunay – Hautes-Côtes de Nuits “Charmont”
Edouard Delaunay- Nuits Saint Georges “Vieilles Vignes”
Paul Chollet – Blanc de Blancs
Paul Chollet – Blanc de Noir
Paul Chollet – Cuveé Manon
Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot – Saint-Romain (Blanc)
Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot – Chassagne-Montrachet (Rouge)
Famille Grossot – Chablis
Famille Grossot – Chablis 1er Cru “Vaucoupin”
Millebuis – Bourgogne Rouge “Côte Chalonnaise”
Millebuis – Montagny 1er Cru “Les Coères”
Millebuis – Givry 1er Cru “Clos Marceaux”
Domaine Sève – Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Domaine Sève – Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru “Aux Chailloux”
Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay – Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Blanchots Dessus”
Domaine Ramonet – Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos des Caillerets”
Domaine Simon Colin – Chassagne-Montrachet (Rouge)
Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot – Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru “Morgeot”
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