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Chablis: work on the Cité des Vins begins, opening at the end of 2022
After Beaune and Mâcon, the first stone was laid in Chablis. These three cities of Burgundy wines and climates must become the wine tourism gateways to the region. Winegrowers and elected officials met on Thursday 9 September to formalize the start of work on the…
2021 vintage: the harvest has begun in Burgundy
The first grapes for Crémants de Bourgogne joined the presses on Wednesday 8 September in the Mâconnais. The other harvests will follow, one by one, this week. Yields are expected to be catastrophic for Chardonnays and a little better for Pinot Noirs with, in both…
Saint-Véran, a great white wine celebrating its 50th anniversary
Recognized in 1971, the Mâconnais cru offers Chardonnays as varied as they are qualitative. An update on this singular terroir and on the celebrations to come. One AOC, two territories. Saint-Véran is one of the few "divided" appellations of Burgundy. Its…
The 13 "identified" Burgundy: discreet appellations to know
"Le Chapitre", "Montrecul" or "Tonnerre": become unbeatable on the "identified" burgundies, also called "regional appellations plus complementary denomination", which are among the most beautiful quality/price ratios…
A guide to organize your wine tourism stay in Burgundy
The Guide des Caves Vignobles & Découvertes 2021 lists 213 certified cellars. It promises you "meetings, discoveries and sharing of emotions, with family or friends". The Guide des Caves Vignobles & Découvertes 2021, available online, will be an…
Climats Month: 3 unusual activities to discover the Burgundy vineyards
In song, at the castle or during a treasure hunt: discover Burgundy differently during the month of climates, which takes place from June 4 to July 25, 2021. Burgundy in songJune 19 and July 17 / VOSNE-ROMANEE Burgundy is proud of its wines and agapes, and likes to…
5 restaurants to (re)discover in Burgundy wine
While the terraces resume their rights, gourmets no longer know where to, in Burgundy as elsewhere. Here are some addresses that will delight you, from Mâcon to Chablis via Beaune. 1. Chablis: the Three BudsA refined cuisine in the heart of Chablis. At the head of…
A devastating April 2021 frost in Burgundy
On 6, 7 and 8 April 2021, almost the entire Burgundy vineyard was affected by an exceptional frost episode. While it is difficult to quantify the damage accurately today, we already know that a small harvest is looming. In a context already marked by Covid and…
The Burgundy Wine School offers online and live courses
To learn or deepen your knowledge of Burgundy wines and its terroirs, the interprofessional school now offers online and live courses. You will receive at home 4 wines (in the form of Vinottes© of 2cl) that you can taste on Zoom with the advice of an expert trainer….
Soon three wine cities in Burgundy
Work has begun in Beaune, this will soon be the case in Mâcon and Chablis: the future network of three Cities of Wines and Climates of Burgundy is progressing rapidly, after years of preparation. What will these sites look like? What activities will be offered? The…
Frédéric Drouhin, new president of the Burgundy interprofession
On Monday, March 22, 2021, Frédéric Drouhin, president of the Beaunoise house Joseph Drouhin, took the head of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB). He replaces Louis-Fabrice Latour, who wished to shorten his mandate for personal reasons….
Hospices de Nuits 2021: new records at the auction
Prices soared during the 60th auction of the Hospices de Nuits, dimanche 14 March 2021, at the Château du Clos de Vougeot. It is the "other" Burgundy sale, less famous than its sister Beaunoise, and all the more interesting. For their 60th edition, the…
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