For some of the Burgundy Grand Crus, only a few hundred bottles are released in a year. MC: The Domaine Armand Rousseau favours a traditionally Burgundian process, focusing on old vines and low yields to produce wines of great concentration and subtlety.
The grapes are de-stemmed and cooled before being fermented in stainless steel, and the wines are aged in barrel with, typically, the same percentage of new oak each year.
The exception is Clos Saint-Jacques, where the percentage can vary. These wines are the embodiment of elegant and delicate Pinot Noir, and they age fantastically well, developing multilayered complexity in the bottle. Domaine Leroy on the other hand, takes a determinedly biodynamic approach, eschewing all weed killers, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides and artificial fertilisers.
A combination of old vines, careful training, pruning and crop-thinning, and strict selection at harvest, results in exceedingly low yields and superbly concentrated and expressive wines. MC: Generally speaking, the Village wines are supposed to be drunk young, between three and five years old. Premier Cru Burgundies are at their best between five and 15 years of age, while Grand Cru wines can keep on improving for up to MC: They are considerably higher.
Asian buyers tend to go for the best of the best — as status symbols and investments, but also to drink. Clearly more depth and structure than the 06 and Fresh bright acidity. Great future ahead. She now owns parcels in nine Grand Crus. Is it a place in France? Or a rich, deep shade of red? It is all of these and more, as our travel guide to Burgundy—and Burgundy wines—reveals…. This historical region in east-central France is world-famous for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes and, of course, its distinctive terroir that, perhaps more than any other viticultural region, profoundly influences the wines produced there.
Full of postcard-pretty, often fortified villages, Dijon, of mustard fame, is its capital. The name Burgundy is said to come from the Burgundians, people of East Germanic origin who moved westward during the late Roman period. Over the centuries, Burgundy has referred to many kingdoms and duchies spanning land from the Mediterranean to the Low Countries.
As well as its eponymous reds, the region produces excellent whites in the form of Chablis and Chardonnay. More than types of birds call Burgundy home. National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore.
They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group. Explore Burgundy today! Ancient geoglyphs etched in sand, unique marine habitats, and unrivalled natural wonders — see our top designated sites to visit next.
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