Red Burgundy is wine that is made in the Burgundy region of eastern France using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. That’s right,
red Burgundy is just a Pinot Noir. White Burgundy is also made in Burgundy, but, since it is white, it is made from 100%
Chardonnay grapes.
What makes both Burgundian wines so special, is that Burgundy, more than probably any other wine region in the world, is
completely influenced by its terroir. Terroir is a sense of place, it means that when you drink a wine, you completely
taste the region where the wine was made.
Both red and white Burgundies are the wines that made Pinot Noir and Chardonnay famous and they are worth enjoying no
matter what level you purchase.
More on Burgundy wines on VinePair.
