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- FranceChardonnayClassic, estate-grown Petit Chablis with old-vine, honeyed lemon intensity and mineral freshnessExpected back in stock 15 June 2024Add to Basket if you're happy to wait£14.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£19.99 per bottleQty bottles:
- FranceChardonnayOpulent, lees-aged white Burgundy from a fourth-generation estate and the excellent-value MâconnaisExpected back in stock 16 June 2024Add to Basket if you're happy to wait£15.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£17.99 per bottleQty bottles:
- FranceChardonnayPremier Cru quality at a village price. Intensely flavoured Chablis with hints of peach and hay£18.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£21.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayClassic, estate-grown Chablis with finesse and old-vine intensity from the excellent Dampt estate£19.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£22.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceAligotéExciting white Burgundy made from under-the-radar Aligoté. Beautifully fresh with a creamy lemon zip£15.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£19.99 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayA superb family-domaine white Burgundy from a classic vintage. Fragrant fresh fruit and subtle spice£16.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£18.99 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FrancePinot NoirAn irresistible Pinot Noir with fragrant fruit and subtle oak from a meticulous Burgundian producer£17.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£19.99 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayWhite Burgundy from an exceptional winemaker and a top vintage. Lush creamy fruit and minerality£23.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£25.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnay-based blendClassic Champagne-style fizz from Burgundy’s Mâcon region – a rich, brioche-scented delight£20.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£23.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayRemarkably intense Chablis with a classic mineral streak from this exceptional family domaine£29.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£30.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayFrom an impressive, 300-year-old family estate, a superb white with more than a touch of Puligny£27.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£33.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FrancePinot NoirPerfumed red fruits, smoky vanilla in this exceptional, 91-point, top-vintage Gevrey-Chambertin£38.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£55.00 per bottleQty bottles:
- FrancePinot NoirImpressive Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir from a small domaine and a lovely vintage. Superbly nuanced£40.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£50.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayExemplary Chablis from a leading estate and revitalised, top-class vineyard£22.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£24.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayDelicious, ripe-peach and mineral-fresh Burgundy from an excellent vintage and a 120-year-old cellar£14.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£18.99 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayDelicious, top-vintage, mineral-fresh Chablis from one of the region’s most decorated producers£19.99 per bottle when you mix 6+£22.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnay-based blend£25.00 per bottleQty bottles:
- FranceChardonnay£36.00 per bottleQty bottles:
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- FranceChardonnayFine Premier Cru Puligny from a top vintage and an outstanding winemaker. Superb now, will improve£70.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£100.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FrancePinot Noir£45.00 per bottle when you mix 6+£65.00 per bottleQty bottles:OR
- FranceChardonnayTerrific, mineral-fresh white Burgundy from this top-flight Chablis winemaker and a great vintage£29.00 per bottleQty bottles:
The Burgundy wine region, also known as Bourgogne, is among the world’s most prestigious wine regions. Located in eastern France, between Paris and Lyon, this picturesque region has been loved for centuries, producing some of the world’s rarest and most expensive wines.
However, it is possible to find more affordable ‘village’ wines from Burgundy, which share many of the characteristics of their pricey counterparts, helping to make the region accessible to a broader audience of wine lovers. Burgundy’s cool continental climate and limestone and clay soils make it the perfect home to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which dominate the region. Most Burgundy wines are made from these two grapes.
- Pinot Noir is used for red Burgundy wines (Bourgogne Rouge) – known for their elegance, complexity and ability to age gracefully.
- Chardonnay is used for white Burgundy wines (Bourgogne Blanc) – celebrated for their diversity of flavours, ranging from crisp and minerally to rich and buttery.
Burgundy is divided into four distinct winemaking areas:
- Chablis – located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, Chablis is known for producing crisp, minerally white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. The cool climate and limestone-rich soils contribute to the distinctive character of Chablis wines.
- Côte d’Or – this area is divided into two sub-regions. Côte de Nuits, located in the northern part of Côte d'Or, is renowned for producing some of the finest and most expensive red wines from Pinot Noir grapes. It is home to many Grand Cru vineyards, including Romanée-Conti and La Tâche. In the southern part of Côte d’Or is Côte de Beaune, which is famous for both red and white wines, but particularly for its exceptional Chardonnay wines. The renowned Montrachet vineyards are located here.
- Côte Chalonnaise – produces both red and white wines, generally at more approachable price points. The region includes appellations such as Mercurey, Givry and Rully.
- Mâconnais – the southernmost area of Burgundy, Mâconnais is known for producing fruity white wines from Chardonnay grapes, with Pouilly-Fuissé one of its most famous appellations.
When it comes to Burgundy wines, two grapes reign supreme:
- Chardonnay, which is used to make white Burgundy (Bourgogne Blanc).
- Pinot Noir, which is used to make red Burgundy (Bourgogne Rouge).
Not only is this French region the original home of these grapes, but it has an environment perfect for expressing their elegant character. The vineyards of this region are ideally suited, enjoying warm summers and cool winters, while the limestone and clay-rich soils give the wines a unique minerality and structure.
Chardonnay is mainly grown in Chablis, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. Pinot Noir dominates in Côte de Nuits to the north and parts of Côte Chalonnaise in the centre.
There are several other grape varieties grown in Burgundy, including Gamay, Aligoté, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. But these are produced in much smaller quantities, are harder to come by and tend to be enjoyed by locals.
The Burgundy wine region has a detailed and rigorous classification system that divides its appellations (designated wine-growing areas) into four main levels of quality:
- Grand Cru – the highest quality vineyards, producing wines of great complexity with great ageing potential.
- Premier Cru – high-quality vineyards, producing wines that are less prestigious but still highly regarded.
- Village – wines from a specific village, with good quality but less prestige than Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
- Regional – wines made from grapes grown anywhere within the Burgundy region.
Burgundy wines, especially those from Grand Cru vineyards, are often produced in limited quantities, adding to their rarity and high prices. The meticulous winemaking techniques and the ability of the wines to reflect the specific characteristics of the area they are grown in add to their prestige.
Made from Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy wines are medium-bodied and light in colour with medium to high acidity and low tannins. Expect red fruit flavours such as strawberries, cherries and raspberries, and sometimes earthy, savoury notes of mushrooms and herbs.
Higher-end red Burgundies, especially those from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards, can have impressive ageing potential, developing complex aromas such as leather, game and truffle over time.
White Burgundy can range from crisp, mineral-driven and citrusy to rich, creamy and buttery. Typical flavours include green apple, lemon, pear, peach, honey and almond. When aged in oak, white Burgundies can take on additional flavours of vanilla, toast and baking spices. These wines usually have a refreshing acidity that balances out their richness, making them versatile food wines.
Red Burgundy, known for its complex, earthy notes, pairs well with rich, hearty dishes – think coq au vin, roast duck or a creamy mushroom risotto. Fatty fish such as salmon or tuna can also be paired with lighter, more delicate red Burgundies. For a classic French duo, pair a red Burgundy with Beef Bourguignon.
With white Burgundy, fish, chicken, pork or anything cooked in butter or a cream sauce works beautifully. Shellfish such as lobster, scallops, shrimp and oysters work well too, especially with buttery and oaky white Burgundies.
Red Burgundy wines should be served slightly below room temperature, at around 13-16°C, whereas white Burgundys should be chilled to 10-13°C.
Younger, red Burgundy wines may benefit from a short decanting period to allow their aromas and flavours to develop. Older reds are often more delicate, so decant carefully.
Burgundy wines are best served in a type of wine glass known as a Burgundy glass. These have a broader bowl and narrower rims, which helps concentrate the aromas.