Wine Region
Burgundy
Burgundy is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroir incarnate — village to grand cru hierarchy on limestone and clay. Red Burgundy shows silky cherry and earth; white Burgundy spans steely Chablis to rich Meursault.
Geographic context
- Climate: Continental
- Soils: limestone, clay, marl
- Elevation: 200–400m
Parent region
Subregions
Typical grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- aligote
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
FAQ
- What grapes define Burgundy?
- Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites — with rare Aligoté and Gamay exceptions.