Black frosts and white frosts

Black frosts and white frosts

The frosts that hit the Burgundy vineyards at the end of April were described as "black"? What is the difference with "white" frosts? In fact, it is not at all a weather term but a difference in intensity : black frosts are equivalent in strength...

Frozen vines in Burgundy: 1st Assessment

This is a very first estimate of the levels of vineyard plots affected by frost at the end of April 2016 in Burgundy. Almost 1 quarter of the plots have frozen at more than 70%; which probably means a loss of almost the entire grape harvest in these vineyards. This is...

Spring frost in Burgundy

The 2016 vintage was off to a very good start, with a rather nice start to April in terms of climate… But patatras the end of the month is catastrophic! It is cold during the day and Frosts have appeared during the nights, with the key to significant damage to...

2016 in Burgundy: great prospects!

The whole Le Bourguignon.fr team wishes you a great 2016 vintage, which promises to be rich in gustatory pleasures!2014 is a very beautiful vintage, it is confirmed with magnificent white wines and already very present in availability. From Chablis to Mâcon via the...
Wines for Christmas

Wines for Christmas

Soon the end of the year holidays! If there is a time when Burgundy wines have their place, it is for Christmas and New Year's Eve. The Vins de Noël du Bourguignon shop will give you the largest selection of Burgundy wines for Christmas, whether to enhance meals...