The 2023 Chablis “Racines” from Domaine des Genèves has been awarded a “Coup de Cœur” in the 2026 Hachette Wine Guide.

This wine, the result of Stéphane Aufrère’s expertise at Fleys, embodies all the elegance and purity of the Chablis terroirs:

A clear and brilliant color, a promise of freshness.

A delicate nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus.

A taut and mineral palate, typical of Chablis, with a beautiful length.

A distinguished and authentic wine, reflecting the deep roots of its vineyard and the passion of its winemaker.

The perfect opportunity to (re)discover this exceptional Chablis, highly acclaimed by the Hachette Guide’s tasters.

More information on Chablis “Racines” (“roots”) and online purchase

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Find in particular the magnificent Christmas gift box: 2 magnificent bottles of Burgundy, a red Givry and a Chablis 1er Cru (obviously white…)

Or directly the assortment of 6 Burgundy wines in a wooden box too!

All Christmas wine boxes live on the Burgundy wine store

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The exclusive burgundy wine list by appellation! The map of the Burgundy vineyards Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and other Burgundy wine regions, including Chablis. Discover the Burgundy wine list :

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• On the one hand, visits to buy Burgundy wines to burgundy wine estates by individuals were completely absent for nearly 2 months.
• On the other hand the restaurants being at a standstill, they have of course stopped their wine orders .
• Secondly, export sales were very limited, for the same reasons.

The particularity of Burgundy compared to French wine producers? Burgundy winegrowers are mainly composed of small family estates (less than 10 hectares on average) whose wine marketing is mainly based on the 3 circuits mentioned above, or some of the 3. Apart from the few merchants in the region (Bouchard, Boisset) that have other means, such as mass distribution for example, it means almost no income during this period, while the work otherwise remains sustained, the vine being growing in this beautiful spring season. Sales to estates will now be able to resume from Monday, May 11, as well as shipments to individuals and wine merchants On the other hand still not to hotels and restaurants… unfortunately for everyone! It was time to restart, cash flow is at an all-time low and declining sales threaten the very existence of many small farms. Do not hesitate to also turn to mail order and internet sales to support Burgundy wine producers!

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Retrouvez tous les niveaux d’appellations (Régionales, villages, villages premiers crus, Grands Crus) et toutes les régions viticoles disponibles sur la boutiques des vins de Bourgogne :

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! Très bonne année 2020 !

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! Happy New Year 2020!

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What is the Hospices de Beaune charity sale?

The vineyards of the Hôtel-Dieu estate are the result of historical donations from patrons and raise funds for the charitable works of the Hospices de Beaune.In addition, since the end of the Second World War, the Hospices have supported other aid associations every year. They donate to these causes the profits from the sale of a piece of wine, called " Presidents' Coin ". Its auction is the highlight of the sale. Burgundy traders play the role of matchmakers for the buyers of this auction. They will take care of the ageing of the wines of these buyers until bottling, 1 year and a half after the actual sale. Personalities are invited to animate and sponsor the sale. This year the sale promises to be colorful since it is Gérard Depardieu who will be one of the sponsors, along with Tony Parker, Ophélie Meunier and François-Xavier Demaison. …Except that Depardieu is used to false plans, he was already supposed to participate in 2012 but he probably forgot to come…There are chances that it will be the same this year, not reliable the Gégé, even if his love of wine is no longer to be demonstrated. Many other events are offered during these three days of celebration in Beaune, including many tastings. A great opportunity to discover or rediscover a beautiful city and especially to have many taste pleasures!

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Ageing in oak barrels for wine is an exception: on average in the world only 1% of wines are aged in barrels.In France it is three times more, but it is obviously still very minority. Some of the most renowned regions use the Barrel in a much more marked way, such as Bordeaux or Burgundy.
This is for several reasons: not all wines accept this type of ageing, and of course the use of noble wooden barrels will outbid the price of the wine, so it must be wines of a good level whose selling price can justify the acquisition of barrels, usually oak.

What is the point of using wooden barrels for wine ageing?

• On the one hand, the gas exchanges will not be the same between the wine and the outside with wood compared to tanks made of inert materials such as stainless steel, cement or fiberglass;
• On the other hand, aging in oak barrels brings complementary aromas to the wine, which can be very sought after: vanilla, brioche, butter, coffee, roasted notes… it also works very well with some grape varieties, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (mainly used in Burgundy).
• And among the interests, the wood of the oak contains tannins that can also bring a complement of structure to the wine. Wood can also be responsible for a renewed flexibility and roundness.

Why not systematically use barrels to age the wine?

First, not all wines have the material to accept aging in barrels. wines that are relatively simple in aromatic terms and have little structure will completely give way to the barrel and will therefore be denatured. In the same idea, in the first years after ageing the woody will be relatively marked in the wine. Wines that are drunk rather young will generally be entitled to aging in vats, which precisely preserves freshness.

On the other hand, the barrel is to be handled with care and sparingly: a barrel already used will mark the wine much less than a new barrel. The winemakers will therefore create blends that will use several parts, some new, others with a year of use, others up to 3 years or more. Size will also be a criterion, the smaller the barrel, the more it will have a significant impact on the wine. There are barrels with a capacity of 228 liters (the most common in Burgundy), but also 600 liters, and even barrels that can hold several thousand liters and that will be kept for many years (see the types of barrels and capacity below).

When the winemaker buys new barrels, he will also ask for very precise manufactures from his cooper: a true artist of wood, his mode of realization will determine the result: a soft and slow heating will give subtle and delicate aromas, while a stronger heating will accentuate the grilled and roasted side. The quality of the wood species will also play a role, the most prestigious oaks being from the forests of Aisne or Limousin in France.

It is a real partnership that is played between winemaker and cooper and that will be decisive for the final result!  

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