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In part one, two and three of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance a...
09/27/2023

In part one, two and three of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance and harvest of Burgundy wine grapes, the winemaking process, and the conventional commercial pathways of Burgundian wine. In this final installment of the series, we’ll go over the model that we use to get wine from the producer’s cellar to BurgDirect member’s doorsteps.

In part one of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance and harvest of Burgundy wine grapes. Part two covered the winemaking process, from harvest through vinification and bottling, while part three focused on the conventional commercial pathways of Bu...

Even though they grow the same grape variety, red Burgundy and California Pinot Noir often produce very different wines...
09/21/2023

Even though they grow the same grape variety, red Burgundy and California Pinot Noir often produce very different wines. In this article we’ll examine some of the key differences between red Burgundy and California Pinot Noir, starting from the winemaking philosophies through to the differences in climate, and finally considering how these two are translated into differences in taste.

Even though they grow  the same grape variety, red Burgundy and California Pinot Noir often produce very different wines. While differences may abound between the respective regions, winemakers are all unique, and may or may not align exactly with the stylistic preferences of their region.  In thi...

'Savoir Vivre' is a French wine approach, depicting how to live well, with enjoyment, appreciation, grace, and a recogni...
09/13/2023

'Savoir Vivre' is a French wine approach, depicting how to live well, with enjoyment, appreciation, grace, and a recognition of how beautiful it is to be alive. While there are many (many) French wine customs, we’ve narrowed it down to three cornerstones that, for us, most clearly encapsulate the savoir vivre tradition.

The cornerstones of savoir vivreFor thousands of years, the people living within the borders of today’s France have patiently tended their vines. From the fall of the Roman Empire on through the Middle Ages, through the French Revolution, and two World wars, they have picked, pressed, and fermente...

Everyone’s introduction to the world of wine is different. Just like any other agricultural product, there’s an enormous...
09/06/2023

Everyone’s introduction to the world of wine is different. Just like any other agricultural product, there’s an enormous range in taste and quality sold under the label ‘wine’. So in the spirit of improving enjoyment of wine the world around, this article is dedicated to sharing information that’ll help you taste and evaluate wine for yourself, on its own merits rather than reputation or price, and to draw more pleasure and appreciation from a world that you may not have known existed.

You take a sip. Your first impression is one of slight sourness, followed by vaguely sweet fruity flavors and a mild alcohol burn as the wine washes down. Is it supposed to taste like that? It’s not horrible, but not really something you’d buy for yourself. You sip politely, thinking maybe you.....

Yield, the amount of fruit harvested per area of vineyard, is a lesser known, but huge contributing factor in wine makin...
08/30/2023

Yield, the amount of fruit harvested per area of vineyard, is a lesser known, but huge contributing factor in wine making. What is the relationship between yield and quality? In this article, we’ll go through some of the finer points of the question to give you a better understanding of why, when it comes to yield at least, less is often more.

There’s a lot that goes into making a great wine. Sunshine and rain, producer practices, and the interplay of grape variety with terroir all play a huge role in the bottle that eventually makes it to your table. A lesser-known factor in the equation is yield, the amount of fruit harvested per area...

Nestled deep in the heartland of Burgundy, the Côte d’Or department is a jewel of French winemaking. Home to the overwhe...
08/23/2023

Nestled deep in the heartland of Burgundy, the Côte d’Or department is a jewel of French winemaking. Home to the overwhelming majority of Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards, it should come as no surprise that many of the most distinctive elements of Burgundy’s wine-making culture can be traced to the historical and present-day influence of this region. Find out about the geography, history and significance of the Côte d’Or.

IntroNestled deep in the heartland of Burgundy, the Côte d’Or department is a jewel of French winemaking. Home to the overwhelming majority of Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards, it should come as no surprise that many of the most distinctive elements of Burgundy’s wine-making culture can be trac...

In this article, we cover five of the most distinctive features that put Burgundy on the map, only a few of the reasons ...
08/01/2023

In this article, we cover five of the most distinctive features that put Burgundy on the map, only a few of the reasons that Burgundy is consistently ranked the #1 best wine producing region in the world.

From other winemaking regions in the worldAs one of the world’s most renowned and historical wine regions, Burgundy’s vineyard credentials are unparalleled. With just the right amount of sun and rain, a soil rich in nutrients, and spanning a temperature range perfect for rich, delicate, and nuan...

Provenance is the French word for source, or origin. In wine, it refers to the history of ownership of a bottle, includi...
07/28/2023

Provenance is the French word for source, or origin. In wine, it refers to the history of ownership of a bottle, including how it was stored and handled before coming under your possession. Improper storage or handling of wine may rob it of both flavor and value. Find out how provenance makes a difference in wine making.

Imagine you buy an old, expensive bottle of Burgundy from a private auction. You don’t know much about the bottle’s history, but at $200 you’re sure it’s going to be a great wine. That weekend, you open the bottle with a few friends to celebrate an important occasion. You pop the cork with a...

In of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance and harvest of Burgundy w...
07/25/2023

In of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance and harvest of Burgundy wine grapes. Part 2 covers the winemaking process, from harvest through vinification and bottling. In this final installment of the series, we’ll present a broad overview of the Burgundy wine market, who's buying it, and how to buy Burgundy wine in the United States.

In part one of our series on the Burgundy wine industry, we wrote about viticulture and the maintenance and harvest of Burgundy wine grapes. Part two covers the winemaking process, from harvest through vinification and bottling. In this final installment of the series, we’ll present a broad overvi...

In this article, we’ll give you a quick primer on the terms you’re most likely to encounter in your wine-related exploit...
07/21/2023

In this article, we’ll give you a quick primer on the terms you’re most likely to encounter in your wine-related exploits so that the next time a friend offers you a taste from a bottle of vintage, 'grand cru', 'vieilles vignes' wine that was 'mise en bouteille au domaine', you’ll know to respond with an emphatic 'yes'!

While wine can be delicious, exciting, interesting and complex, the terminology that’s grown up around it can be arcane and inscrutable. Like many fields of human activity, a whole language has built up around the growing, vinification, and drinking of wine that seems almost designed to intimidate...

In Burgundy, there are two types of winemakers; the 'Domaines', who own their own grape-growing estates, and the 'Négoci...
07/18/2023

In Burgundy, there are two types of winemakers; the 'Domaines', who own their own grape-growing estates, and the 'Négociants', who purchase grapes from small vineyard owners, for wine production. Discover more about the main differences between these two types of wine producers, in this article.

There are two types of winemakers in Burgundy. First, and better known, are the landowning, grape-growing estates (Domaines) that you probably imagine when you think of French wine country. But there’s also the wine merchants known as négociants, and while the traditional role of the estate is ge...

Wine tasting is more than just evaluating the taste of different types of wine. It is a four step process involving visu...
07/14/2023

Wine tasting is more than just evaluating the taste of different types of wine. It is a four step process involving visual analysis, assessing the aroma coming from the glass, forming an impression on the first sip, and finally, savoring and enjoying the wine. Find out more about the procedures involved in wine tasting.

Our eyes are delighted by the ruby red of a Pinot Noir, our nose by flashes of fruit, oak and spice. Taking a sip, we notice the grip of tannins on the palate, the warmth of the alcohol, the soft sweetness of Pinot Noir; plum, blackberry, and a touch of refreshing acidity. Done right, wine is a trea...

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