Burgundy wine

Red Burgundy is synonymous with Pinot Noir, yet no other region conjures up so much confusion to novice drinkers, while providing so much fascination for wine lovers. What is it they know that you don’t? And how can a region that revolves around primarily one red grape seem so intimidating? A few weeks ago, I broke down the styles of white Burgundy (Chardonnay).

Want more confidence understanding Burgundy wine? This simplified guide includes maps, infographics and most important facts on the five major sub-regions.

The Secret to Affordable Burgundy Wines is in uncovering the Region's Underrated Appellations. - Emily Lester an American Sommelier living in Beaune.

Colors ~ Burgundy/Wine

Wine - Burgundy

Pretty Autumn Color Palette { Wine + Maroon + Plum + Dark Red and Burgundy } A pretty colour palette. To get you started on your own palette, we’ve created over 100 beautiful colour palettes with versatile colour schemes you can take inspiration from.

SUPERIOR RED WINE GLASS SET: Our classic set of 6 Burgundy wine glasses will raise your sipping experience to a whole new level. The tapered bowl design allows you to easily rotate the red wine to maximize the flavor and aroma. And the 20-ounce capacity enables the red wine to fully contact the air, which makes the wine taste smoother and has a better aroma.

While still fairly young, Oregon has been making world-class pinot noir wine for a number of years. Here are the bottles and winemakers to look for.

Matching wine with food is a science and an art in France. Here we provide some guidelines to get you started, pairing common French dishes with wines from across the country.

Who hasn’t tried Chardonnay? While it is the first wine that many of us ever taste, at its pinnacle, it is also the wine that many connoisseurs consider the single greatest white wine in the world. Think of Chardonnay as a set of pearls: versatile enough to wear with your favorite pair of jeans and elegant enough for the most formal, black tie affair. Over the past century, no other white grape has captivated the world’s attention as Chardonnay has.