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Discover the Secrets of our Appellations Through our Videos
Destined for wine professionals, the program "Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne" takes you deep into Bourgogne appellations to explore their many facets.
Each episode invites you to discover an appellation through a comprehensive and immersive approach: a detailed presentation of its terroir, including an analysis of its geological and geographical characteristics.
But that’s not all! The program also takes you to meet the winegrowers who passionately shape these wines. Through their insights and expertise, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what makes each Bourgogne appellation unique and authentic.
The United States remains the leading export market for Bourgogne wines and has just experienced an exceptional year.
The market has, of course, built up reserves in anticipation of a much less favorable economic climate in 2025. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs were to materialize, they would have a significant and lasting impact on this market. The industry is firmly opposed to these tariffs, feeling like a hostage in a trade war beyond its control. This remains a situation to watch…
But let’s take a look back at 2024 in the United States, where revenue has surged by 26.2% compared to 2023. This increase is nearly double the five-year average (+49%). All wine categories have benefited.
Export volumes have also seen strong growth, surpassing the previous record set in 2021, with more than 20.9 million bottles shipped (+15.9% vs. 2023).
White wines break their 2021 record
In 2024, white Bourgogne wines accounted for 63% of export volumes (+16.4% vs. 2023, totaling just under 13.3 million bottles) and 53% of total revenue (+25.3% vs. 2023).
- The Bourgogne AOC (including Bourgogne plus a geographical denomination) continues to gain market share, now representing 35% of white wine export volumes and 37% of value (five-year average: 33% in volume, 34% in value). This strong momentum translates into +31.9% volume growth and +53.1% value growth compared to 2023.
- Chablis AOCs rank second, accounting for 29% of white wine export volumes and 24% of total revenue for this category.
Exports of Bourgogne red wines
In 2024, red wines—positioned at a strong value - accounted for 26% of total volumes (+15.6% vs. 2023) but 43% of Bourgogne’s revenue in the U.S. market (+28.4% vs. 2023).
Two key appellation groups dominate the category:
- The Bourgogne AOC (including Bourgogne plus a geographical denomination) represents the vast majority, with 73% of red wine export volumes and 49% of value. After two years of decline, these wines rebounded strongly in 2024, with +24.5% growth in volume and +65.7% in revenue compared to 2023.
- Village and Village Premier Cru wines from Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits follow, accounting for 18% of red wine export volumes and 26% of value in the U.S. market. Revenue in 2024 is approaching the record set in 2022 (€41.7 million) and continues to grow, up +7.2% compared to 2023.
Bourgogne is the fastest-growing AOC vineyard in France in terms of volume and value in Canada in 2024. Among the provinces, Québec remains by far the leading market for Bourgogne wines, accounting for 69% of imported volumes.
As in the United States, Bourgogne wine exports to Canada declined in 2022 and 2023 before returning to normal in 2024, following an exceptional 2021.
This rebound has resulted in strong performance: +15.9% in volume (nearly 7.99 million bottles exported) and +15.7% in revenue, an increase of €10.8 million compared to 2023.
Bourgogne white wines: the undisputed market leader
White wines account for 72% of Bourgogne wine exports, with a steadily increasing market share.
- Wines from the Bourgogne AOC (including Bourgogne plus a geographical denomination) represent 50% of exported white wine volumes and 43% of their value (+31.9% in volume and +53.1% in value, 2024 vs. 2023).
- Chablis AOCs closely follow, making up 40% of the volume and 43% of the value. The Chablis and Petit Chablis duo has seen a volume increase of +32.3% compared to 2023, with an additional €3.3 million in revenue (€18 million total, +22.5% vs. 2023).
Red wines regain momentum
After two years of volume decline, Bourgogne red wines are making a comeback in this market. Following the record-breaking year of 2022 and a significant drop in 2023, revenue rebounded in 2024: +10.4% compared to 2023, an increase of €2.3 million for a total exceeding €24.77 million.
The Bourgogne AOC (including Bourgogne plus a geographical denomination) was overwhelmingly dominant, showing strong growth in volume (+10.7% vs. 2023) and value (+21.8%). These wines accounted for 79% of Bourgogne red wine imports to Canada. Village and Village Premier CruAOCs of the Côte Chalonnaise gained traction, with a +29.7% increase in volume and +67.4% in revenue compared to 2023. As a result, they now represent 2.5% of red wine volumes and 3.3% of Bourgogne red wine revenue in Canada.
The Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois vineyard lies south of the Côte de Beaune and Hautes Côtes de Beaune, on the left bank of the Dheune. This small river separates it from the Côte Chalonnaise to the east. The vines climb the favorable slopes of a rolling landscape, offering remarkable panoramic views. Good to know: while the AOC currently applies only to red wines, producers have submitted a request to the INAO to extend it to white wines.
Wine Characteristics:
The reds display a deep cherry-red color with ruby to bright red highlights. The nose reveals aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and wild strawberry, along with hints of fig, heady rose, blueberry, pepper, leather, and sweet spices, sometimes lifted by a touch of menthol. On the palate, they are fruity and full-bodied, with structured tannins. The finish is lighter, offering freshness and a saline quality.
Food Pairings:
Their solid structure, combined with fresh and nuanced fruit notes, makes them excellent partners for poultry tarts, pan-seared veal, savory pies, and homemade burgers. Enjoyed young, they pair well with œufs en meurette, grilled red meats, roasted poultry, and barbecued pork ribs. The most robust examples stand up beautifully to rich meat dishes and grilled ribeye steak. When it comes to cheese, opt for strong-flavored varieties such as Pont-l’Évêque, Époisses, or Vacherin.
On March 9, the 64th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction, organized for the first time by iDealwine, reached a total of 856,950 € (excluding the charity barrel).
The average price per barrel of the 2024 vintage surged by +41.5 %, reaching 22,422 € per barrel, a level close to the record of 2022. A historical rarity (36.5 barrels sold, compared to 150 in 2024) and exceptional quality explain this price surge.
Additionally, the unprecedented sale of older vintages (2005–2017) raised 60,950 €. The charity barrel, a Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Terres Blanches, fetched 50,905 € for the association "Coucou nous voilou*".
Guillaume Koch, Director of the Hospices, stated: "We were pleasantly surprised by record-breaking results. The sale of bottles and magnums from previous vintages also gave passionate wine lovers a chance to indulge."
For more details on this edition’s results and auction specifics, read our press release (In French only).
*Coucou Nous Voilou is a French association dedicated to improving the daily lives and hospital stays of sick and disabled children and adolescents, notably through their flagship project, AbracadaBox, which disguises IV or chemotherapy bags with covers featuring popular cartoon characters.
Discover the results of the 115th Tastevinage Edition
155 tasting-judges were sworn in at the Château du Clos de Vougeot on Friday March 7th for the 115th edition of the Tastevinage, headed by guest patron Michel Bettane, wine writer and co-author of the Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide.
499 wines from Chablis to the South Bourgogne, were represented at this spring session. Of these, only 158, or 31.66% of all the wines presented, were awarded the Tastevinage Seal of Approval by the jury, having been judged the most representative of their appellations and vintage.
The 158 Tastevinage laureates include:
- 59 Régionale appellations
- 58 Village appellations
- 41 Grand Cru and Village Premier Cru appellations
Discover the full list of laureates at: www.tastevinage.fr (in French only)
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