In part two of our French wine feature, Chris Orr uncovers the charm of Bourgogne’s wines, prized for their effortless pairing with a wide range of dishes and social occasions
For centuries, Bourgogne has been woven into the imagination of wine lovers across the globe. Its vineyards are among the most celebrated worldwide, producing wines admired for their elegance, finesse and capacity to tell the story of their terroir. The region is home to some of the wine world’s most sought-after names, but it also offers a wealth of delightful, easy-to-enjoy everyday wines. So whether you’re sharing a bottle at a casual buffet, raising a glass over Sunday lunch or exploring new flavours with friends, Bourgogne has a wine for every mood and table.
You may well have grown up calling the region Burgundy, but today the vineyards proudly embrace their original French name: Bourgogne. Look at the label and you’ll see it everywhere – from Bourgogne Côte d’Or and Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise to Crémant de Bourgogne. Reclaiming the name is not simply about vocabulary, though. It’s a way of reaffirming the region’s identity as home to some of France’s most iconic vineyards, where every slope and stone has something to say.
You may well have grown up calling the region Burgundy, but today the vineyards proudly embrace their original French name: Bourgogne. Look at the label and you’ll see it everywhere – from Bourgogne Côte d’Or and Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise to Crémant de Bourgogne. Reclaiming the name is not simply about vocabulary, though. It’s a way of reaffirming the region’s identity as home to some of France’s most iconic vineyards, where every slope and stone has something to say.
For centuries, Bourgogne has been woven into the imagination of wine lovers across the globe. Its vineyards are among the most celebrated worldwide, producing wines admired for their elegance, finesse and capacity to tell the story of their terroir. The region is home to some of the wine world’s most sought-after names, but it also offers a wealth of delightful, easy-to-enjoy everyday wines. So whether you’re sharing a bottle at a casual buffet, raising a glass over Sunday lunch or exploring new flavours with friends, Bourgogne has a wine for every mood and table.
You may well have grown up calling the region Burgundy, but today the vineyards proudly embrace their original French name: Bourgogne. Look at the label and you’ll see it everywhere – from Bourgogne Côte d’Or and Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise to Crémant de Bourgogne. Reclaiming the name is not simply about vocabulary, though. It’s a way of reaffirming the region’s identity as home to some of France’s most iconic vineyards, where every slope and stone has something to say.
You may well have grown up calling the region Burgundy, but today the vineyards proudly embrace their original French name: Bourgogne. Look at the label and you’ll see it everywhere – from Bourgogne Côte d’Or and Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise to Crémant de Bourgogne. Reclaiming the name is not simply about vocabulary, though. It’s a way of reaffirming the region’s identity as home to some of France’s most iconic vineyards, where every slope and stone has something to say.
And if you’re tempted to explore further, there’s no better way to understand Bourgogne than to walk its vineyards, taste its food and meet the people who bring it to life. With easy connections from the UK whether by flight or Eurostar to Paris followed by a high-speed train to Dijon, or via a scenic drive through the French countryside – a visit to Bourgogne is well within reach.
For more information, visit bourgogne-wines.com or head to @feelingbourgogne on Instagram.
Photos by Angela Dukes; BIVB / Michel Joly; BIVB / Lukas Brandt
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