The Burgundy region is one of France's leading wine producing regions, along with Bordeaux.
While Bordeaux produces wines from blends, Burgundy wines are generally made from single varieties.
- Pinot Noir (Red)
- Chardonnay (white)
- Gamay (red)
is a typical variety.
Unlike Bordeaux, Burgundy is classified by vineyard.
The first-class vineyards in the Burgundy AOC ranking are called Grand Cru, and the wines produced there are extremely high-quality. The world's best Pinot Noir, "Romanée-Conti," is also one of the Grand Crus.
Chablis, located in the north of Burgundy, is a very famous producer of Chardonnay.
Gamay is grown in the Beaujolais region in the south, and Beaujolais Nouveau, which is made from Gamay, is known for being released every year on the third Thursday of November.
