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April: The Winemakers' Cut Bourgogne tastings are coming to Hong Kong and Japan
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is thrilled to welcome you to the Hong Kong and Tokyo Trade Tasting "Bourgogne: The Winemakers' Cut" on April 16 to 18, 2024. They promise to be a unique experience where the excellence of Bourgogne wines comes to life. About 35 winemakers and importers are eager to share with you the richness of Bourgogne Wines through over 100 references.
Be curious to discover lesser-known appellations, explore the diversity of styles of Bourgogne+ and Mâcon+ wines. More than anything, get ready for delightful tastings, where every sip tells a story of the passion each winemaker pours into its wine.
As the greatest directors, winemakers are the narrator of their own masterpiece, unveiling the secrets and challenges that line the path from vine to bottle. Because there are as many passions as there are winemakers, meet the passionate men and women behind each bottle and share their stories. That's where the magic begins, in every vineyard, every smile, and every drop of passion.
You are a professional based in Hong Kong or Tokyo and would like to take part?
- Contact for Tokyo: trademarketing-jp@sopexa.com
- Contact for Hong Kong: Eva KAM ekam@sopexa.com
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30 years of the Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre appellation
Before embarking on Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne, we look forward to seeing you in Auxerre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the AOC.
Before the launch of Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne on March 18 in Chablis, AOC Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre winemakers invite you to come and celebrate the appellation's 30th anniversary on Sunday March 17 at the Cloître Saint Germain in Auxerre from 2pm to 7pm.
You'll be able to discover the appellation through its vibrant and welcoming estates, its fine, fresh, fruity, well-delineated wines, its northern Bourgogne limestone terroir, its ancestral history and its passionate winemakers.
The Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre appellation:
The vineyards are located south of Auxerre, mainly on the right bank of the Yonne. The Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre vines are grown at altitudes of between 120m and 280m, on the hillsides and edges of the valley plateaus, close to the Yonne or in secondary valleys. They are exposed towards a dominant south, going from southeast to southwest. The subsoil is made up of limestone, clay and marl-limestone formations from the Upper Jurassic (Kimmeridgian and Portlandian) and Lower Cretaceous (Hauterivian) periods.
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is delighted to invite you to watch a live broadcast of the "Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne" programme, which combines an educational workshop and online tasting. The next episode will feature the Maranges appellation and will be broadcast on 27/03.
In the 19th century, until the advent of appellations d'origine in the 1930s, Maranges wines were generally sold under the name of "flagship" wines such as Beaune, Volnay or Pommard. This was known in Bourgogne as the equivalence system. When AOCs were created in 1936, this practice was banned. So began a long battle for the winegrowers of the three producing villages to have their wines recognised as the "Maranges" appellation, something which was not achieved until 1989! We'd like to tell you all about this revival, and help you discover the treasures of this appellation.
Master of Wine Robin Kick will be your guide. The programme will feature an introduction to keys facts about the appellation, reports and interviews with professionals, followed by a guided tasting of six wines, which we invite you to taste along with Robin and some of the appellation's winemakers. They'll also be answering your questions live.
Discover some very attractive appellations for the Hong Kong market
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is delighted to invite you to an importer training specially tailored to the HK’s wine importers on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Hong Kong.
With only 30 seats available, Master of Wine Debra Meiburg will guide participants through a range of wines offering a comprehensive look at what Bourgogne has to offer and why the region is ideally positioned for the Hong Kong market.
Bourgogne is renowned worldwide for producing some of the finest wines with its unique terroir and savoir-faire of generations of winemakers. However, it also offers plenty of unknown gems yet to be discovered in Hong Kong, and all at an affordable price range for Hong Kong customers.
Join Debra Meiburg to taste for yourself the specially selected range and discover how Bourgogne could benefit your customers with some authentic and dynamic wines guaranteed to hit the spot!
This training is also a preview of the core theme - Régionale appellations and lesser-known Village appellations which will be showcased during the Bourgogne Annual Tasting on April 16.
Do you know the Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune appellation? It was given pride of place by the BIVB in London during Bourgogne Week on January 10. Read all about the secrets of this appellation...
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune overlooks the Côte de Beaune from the west, from Maranges to Ladoix-Serrigny. Within it there are hills and valleys and the vines, at the foot of limestone cliffs, cover the sunny slopes.
From 280 to 450 metres above sea level, the vineyards occupy the best-exposed slopes of the valleys perpendicular to the wine growing area to the west.
The substratum is dominated, especially to the south, by marl formations. The slopes, which are sometimes very steep, are frequently covered with limestone scree, a legacy of Bajocian ledges.
Wine characteristics: Red, the purple colour with violet nuances is reminiscent of peony flowers or the depth of colour of certain roses. The fruity nose evokes morello cherry and raspberry, evolving towards blackcurrant, liquorice and undergrowth, often with spicy hints. Hautes Côtes de Beaune are wines that charm you with their spontaneity and frankness. Sometimes firm in their youth, after a few years they find a harmony and balance. White, slightly straw-coloured shades with hints of pale gold. The aromas of white flowers combine with honey, reminiscent of gingerbread. On the palate, the elegance is sure, retaining the freshness of the grape variety without succumbing to excessive sweetness
Note that there is a small production of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune rosé, made from Pinot Noir grapes.
Let’s eat! Red: goes well with simple dishes such as pork filet mignon, veal or leg of lamb, accompanied by vegetables or gratins. Its pleasant tannins are a perfect match for Bourgogne pies. Mild-flavoured cheeses: fresh Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin, Cîteaux, fresh Soumaintrain.
White: the vivacity of its youth pairs well with snails. It will embellish dishes such as fish or vegetable stir fries. A little older, its increasing roundness and density will enhance richer dishes such as fish in sauce or shellfish. Cheeses: Bresse blue cheese, goat's cheese and the Gruyère family.
- The Bourgogne Road-Trip – Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune (11/13). This video presents the appellation Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune. It is part of the "Road-Trip en Bourgogne" webseries, which takes you on a journey of discovery of wine, winegrowers and vineyards in the territories and terroirs of the 13 geographical denominations associated with the AOC Bourgogne appellation (Watch our webseries).
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Bourgogne wine exports to Canada in 2023
Canada confirms its position as the world's third largest importer of Bourgogne wines.
Canada confirms its position as the world's third largest importer of Bourgogne wines, despite the country's economic challenges. This translate into a 17.5% drop in import volume, or 5.9 million bottles, and a 15.6% drop in value, totalling €58 million.
- White wines: continue to dominate the Canadian market, accounting for 71% of total Bourgogne wine exports. Régionale AOC Bourgogne wines account for 52% of white wine exports. Over the first ten months of 2023, AOC Chablis and Petit Chablis were the only wines to experience growth: up 4% in volume and up 7.3% in value.
- Red wines: even more than for white wines, Régionale AOCs dominate red wine exports, with 78% of total sales. Villages and Villages Premiers Crus wines from Côte de Nuits are up: +6.7% in volume and +17% in sales (10 months 2023/10 months 2022).
- Crémant de Bourgogne: after two good years of growth, Crémant de Bourgogne is down slightly in volume (- 1.9%) and in sales (- 1.1% over 10 months 2023/10 months 2022).
Quebec:
This region absorbs 65% of Canada's exports, more than Bourgogne wine sales to Germany or the Netherlands. The SAQ (Société des Alcools du Québec, the distribution monopoly) recorded a 9% increase in sales volume over the average for recent years (+30% in value).
- White wines: these are in the majority, accounting for 68% of the value of exports. The Régionale AOC Bourgogne accounts for 56% of volumes sold, and Chablis wines for 28%. AOCs from Mâcon recorded growth of 34.3%.
- Red wines: accounting for 27% of value, they experienced their first slowdown after six years of growth. The Régionale AOC Bourgogne accounts for 85% of volumes sold.
- Crémant de Bourgogne: the volume of sales remained stable, but turnover rose by 3.5% thanks to Quebec's enthusiasm for sparkling wines.
Ontario:
Sales of Bourgogne wines experienced an overall slowdown over the last LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario, The distribution monopoly) fiscal year. Sales of white wines remained the least affected, returning to pre-Covid levels.
- White wines: remain in the majority, accounting for 57% of exports. Chablis wines account for 44% of volumes sold, and the AOC Bourgogne for 30%.
- Red wines: 227,000 bottles sold, or 27% of total volume, with the AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir alone accounting for 83%.
- Crémant de Bourgogne: sales halved in one year, with 127,000 bottles for 2.9 million Canadian dollars. These sales are still 10.5% higher than the five-year average (fiscal year April 2022 to March 2023 compared with the five-year average 2020-2016).
Bourgogne wine exports to the United States in 2023 were marked by global economic challenges, despite a satisfactory overall performance.
The US economy held up well, growing by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023, mainly driven by household spending. However, forecasts of higher interest rates and a restrictive monetary policy point to lower growth in 2024.
Exports of Bourgogne wines to the United States totalled 15 million bottles, worth €243 million, down slightly in volume (-6.6%) and value (-1.4%) on the previous year.
Note: the United States accounted for almost 20% of sales and 21% of volumes of Bourgogne wines exported in the first 10 months of 2023!
- White wines: these accounted for 63% of total exports, with a slight increase of 2.7% on the previous year, thanks to the 2022 harvest and the positive outlook for 2023. The AOC Bourgogne accounted for 30% of white wine volumes, and 29% of value. Chablis AOC accounts for 27% of white wine exports by volume.
- Red wines/rosés: sales slowed by 20% in volume, but remain significant, representing 26% of exports in terms of volume and 42% in value. The AOC Bourgogne dominates the market, despite a slight drop in sales, accounting for 69% of red Bourgogne volumes and 39% of value. In second place, Village and Village Premiers Crus wines from Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits account for 22% of volume and 31% of value.
- Crémant de Bourgogne: although sales have declined in 2023, Crémant de Bourgogne remains France's No.1 sparkling AOC in terms of volume and sales (excluding Champagne). They account for 11% of export volumes and just over 4% of sales of Bourgogne wines on the American market.
The Saint-Vincent Tournante de Bourgogne 2025 will take place in…
…Ladoix-Serrigny!
The little village in the north of the Côte de Beaune is gearing up for the big party in January 2025!
Following on from the success of the Saint-Vincent Tournante in Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny (with 75,000 visitors in two days!), the 2025 edition is already being planned.
The location of the next Saint-Vincent Tournante was revealed on Saturday, January 27, at the end of the Saints' Procession. 40 years after hosting the event in 1984, the village of Ladoix-Serrigny will host the 81st edition on January 25 and 26, 2025.
A little-known yet seductive appellation!
This Village appellation is the most northerly of the three bordering the Colline de Corton. With a vineyard of over 100 hectares, it produces structured, flavourful white wines from well exposed, stony hilltops, and generous red wines from more clay-rich soils.
The village of Ladoix also shares the privilege, with Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses, of producing the famous Grands Crus Corton and Corton-Charlemagne.
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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