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Geology in Bourgogne ris a story that dates back over millennia
Bourgogne owes almost everything to the Jurassic period. You can discover just what that means in a video to share with your teams.
What does the word terroir mean to you?
Terroir is a story of alchemy between a grape varietal, a set of natural elements, including climate and geology, and the expertise of winegrowers.
Check out this fascinating video and discover how Bourgogne has its roots in the Jurassic, how it has evolved to the present day, and how geological history has shaped the terroir and its patchwork of Climats. Learn how soil and subsoil can alter the characteristics of Bourgogne wines, and how they form the bedrock of the region’s international reputation.
The wines of Gevrey-Chambertin are exclusively red and are made from the Pinot Noir grape. This appellation is produced in the two villages of Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochon. One of the characteristics of the vineyard is that most of it is planted close to two combes : the « combe Lavaux » and the « combe Grisard ».In this video, Jean-Pierre Renard from the École des Vins de Bourgogne, discusses the geographical and geological specifics of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation.
In this video, Nicolas Rossignol, winemaker at the Rossignol-Trapet estate, describes the different terroirs found in Gevrey-Chambertin and how they are expressed through each vintage. He examines what differentiates Gevrey-Chambertin from the neighboring appellations of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny and talks about the changes that have taken place here in recent years.
And lastly, in this video, Grégory Patriat, winemaker at the Maison Jean-Claude Boisset reveals his favorite Climats and chats about a range of issues including the character of Gevrey-Chambertin wines and their ageing potential.
On the dining table
Gevrey-Chambertin wines are powerful and elegant, with great longevity. Meat lovers pair them with prime rib, braised lamb dishes, and game. These wines suit all these intense and flavorful meat dishes. Game is a great match for an older bottle, while some gourmets even serve their Gevrey-Chambertins with a fillet of pike-perch or tuna in a red-wine sauce.
Gevrey-Chambertin is at ease with all cow's milk cheeses and stronger cheeses, too, especially Epoisses and the local l’Ami du Chambertin, as well as Cîteaux, a close neighbor.
The next edition of the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” show will be broadcasted on 7 June. It will be devoted to the Viré-Clessé appellation.
Did you know that this appellation was created relatively recently? It is the result of a merger of the Mâcon-Viré and Mâcon-Clessé appellations, both wines that already enjoyed a good reputation. It is the only Village AOC authorized to produce “cuvées levroutées”. The first part of the show will introduce you to the history of the AOC and the characteristics of the terroir as well as the character of the wines.
The second part features a guided tasting of several Viré-Clessé wines that participants will be able to taste simultaneously. An expert from the École des Vins de Bourgogne along with some of the appellation’s winegrowers will answer questions live.
To follow the program and taste the wines, register for an in-person session hosted by one of our Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassadors. Please contact them directly to register, the list is available here.
If there is no in-person session close to your place, you can follow the broadcast from home. Join the session via the following link: www.rendez-vous-vins-bourgogne.live on 7 June. The show screens in French at 4pm and in English at 9am, 11am, and 7pm (Paris time, UTC+2). No registration is necessary.
A springtime visit to the UK for Bourgogne Wines on Tour
Join in a masterclass or a tasting to discover some hidden gems.
In May and June, Bourgogne Wines on Tour will visit Oxford, Birmingham, and Glasgow. You are invited to come and sample some lesser-known appellations along with others that you might think you know well, but which have changed so much in the last few years that it is simply essential to try them again. All masterclasses will be hosted by Master of Wine Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, a big fan of Bourgogne wines.
Training courses dedicated to the wines of Chablis will run on 22 May in Oxford and 12 June in Glasgow, while on 5 June, Birmingham will play host to a training day entitled, “The Best-Kept Secrets”.
And lastly, Bourgogne Wines will be in London on 26 June for an event combining learning, tasting and discovery.
Join us at the China Exchange at 32a Gerrard St in London’s West End to sample more than 50 wines from across the entire region from north to south.
- The appellations Bourgogne and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination, which offer excellent value for money. These wines, in which each terroir tells a story, will delight newer fans of Bourgogne wines.
- The many faces of Bourgogne Aligoté
Wine lovers will have already spotted the trend: From plot selection to ageing in oak, there is no longer just one kind of Bourgogne Aligoté, rather a wealth of expressions to discover.
- The Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations
Hold some real-life rocks in one hand and a wineglass in the other during this geology-based exploration of the notion of terroir in Chablis that goes beyond our basic understanding of Kimmeridgian and Portlandian.
Bourgogne is keen to regain market share by volume
2022 set a new record for sales of Bourgogne wines in terms of revenue, despite limited volumes. But many challenges now await Bourgogne wine producers.
With nearly 1.75 million hectoliters, the 2022 vintage ensured a strong base in terms of both quality and quantity to set markets back on track for growth by volume.
Although it may seem to be in an enviable situation, Bourgogne wine producers and négociants nevertheless face some major challenges:
* Stocks at the property: Although these are now being re-established thanks to the 2022 harvest, available stocks remained at 3% below the average for the last five campaigns and market demand remains high.
* Négoce availability: This was at its lowest level, despite transactions increasing over the first seven months of the 2022-2023 campaign. They were up 74% compared to transactions during the first seven months of the 2021-2022 campaign and up 25% compared to average for the last five campaigns. The 2023 vintage, if it proves to be a generous one, will enable the consolidation of available négoce stocks and bring them more in line with market demand.
* France: Sales of Bourgogne wines slowed across the retail sector due to a lack of availability and were down 22% by volume and down 12.5% in value in 2022 compared to 2021. At the same time, more traditional distribution channels, such as hotels, restaurants, and wine stores resumed doing good business with Bourgogne wines. Nevertheless, inflation is weighing on the profitability of this sector.
* Exports: Bourgogne wines set a new record for revenue in 2022, exceeding the billion-euro mark for the fourth consecutive year. They hit 1.5 billion, up 12.9% compared to 2021, with exports equivalent to 92 million 75cl bottles. In terms of volumes, careful stock management from April 2021 onwards limited the decline, and exports were “only” down 12%. As a reference, the 2021 harvest as a whole showed a drop of 32.5% compared to the five-year average, and 36% compared to 2020.
Results for 2023 will depend on the capacity of the region to regain its market share after having endured such low stocks, and its ability to meet consumer demand within a context of global inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. There is no time for triumphalism, and Bourgogne wine professionals remain focused on listening to their markets and rising to the challenges they present.
Live the Bourgogne wines experience
Some 122 winners at the 111th edition of the Tastevinage
There were 385 wines in competition at the Château du Clos de Vougeot in late March, for this relaxed and affordable selection.
The 111th edition of the Tastevinage at Château Clos de Vougeot took place under the patronage of writer and journalist Nicolas d'Estienne d'Orves. The event brings together wine industry professionals from both France and around the world to sample and judge a selection of local wines.
The wines are tasted blind, and just 122 received the Tastevinage seal, accounting for 31% of wines in competition this year.
They included:
* 48 Régionale appellations
* 42 Village appellations
* 32 Village Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations
Click here to see the complete list of results (only in French).
And join us on Friday 8 September for the 112th edition of the Tastevinage.
Saint-Vincent des Vins Mâcon award: The winners are announced
Discover the results of the Saint-Vincent des Vins Mâcon award.
The Saint-Vincent des Vins Mâcon award took place on 16 March.
The number of label-winning wines cannot exceed 33% of the samples presented per category and for the whole competition. Furthermore, in order to be awarded the “Distinction Saint-Vincent des Vins Mâcon” label, the wines presented needed to meet the following two conditions:
* Finish in the top one third of the samples presented
* Obtain an average score of 15 or more out of 20
This selection confirms the diversity of the appellation which encompasses comprises 27 geographical denominations, including Mâcon Bussières, Mâcon Lugny, and Mâcon Uchizy to name but three. Five Mâcon wines, 15 Mâcon-Village wines and 38 Mâcon plus geographical denomination wines all won awards and deserve to be discovered as soon as possible.
Click here for a complete list of the winning wines and producers (only in French).
Join us in Auxerre for the “Fleurs de Vigne” event
This now-annual event runs on the last Sunday of May, along the quaysides of the Yonne in Auxerre
The 2023 edition of Fleurs de Vigne runs on Sunday 28 May. Each year thousands of visitors gather on the quays of Auxerre to discover the wines of the Yonne and a wealth of local gastronomy.
Come and meet the producers who will be delighted for you to taste their wines.
The name “Fleurs de Vigne” is a nod to the flowering stage in the life of a vine that takes place around this time of the year in the Bourgogne winegrowing region. The vineyards are tinged with a subtle white color as the flowers bloom before giving way to the future grapes. This is a key stage in the annual growth cycle and winegrowers cross their fingers hoping for fine weather to accompany the blossom.
Traditionally, it is said that the harvest will take place 100 days after flowering.
Bourgogne vs. Burgundy: to re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting back to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne.
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