Aligoté, Burgundy’s Other White Grape, Makes Its Case. A Selection From Eight Dedicated ‘Aligoteurs’, Produced in Chardonnay’s Heartland. (7-Bottle Pack $226)

Burgundy is so closely associated with two grape varities—Chardonnay for whites and Pinot Noir for reds—that any other ingredient on the FDA label looks jarring; possibly a typo. In fact, although 80% of Burgundy is planted to Chardonnay and Pinot…

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Posted on 2022.07.14 in Côte Chalonnaise, Bouzeron, Mercurey, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Marsannay, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Vougeot, France, Burgundy, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Burgundy with a Southern Accent II: Côte Chalonnaise’s Ruby Reds and Delicate Whites – Seven Producers in Five Appellations. (7-Bottle Pack $299)

Burgundy with a Southern Accent II: Côte Chalonnaise’s Ruby Reds and Delicate Whites – Seven Producers in Five Appellations. The legend of Snow White and Rose Red may have originated with the Brothers Grimm in Germany, but a modern reenactment can…

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Posted on 2021.07.22 in Côte Chalonnaise, Bouzeron, Mercurey, Rully, Monatgny, Givry, France, Burgundy, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Return of Saturday Sips + (6-Pack Sampler for $220 All-Included) – Accessible Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits Burgundy: “Bourgogne Régional AOC” from 3 Top Producers

Although Bourgogne Régional AOCs are the first step in classification, and around 50% of the greater region’s production, not all of its wines are created equal. A savvy consumer (with the help of their knowledgeable local wine merchant) can find excellent…

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Posted on 2020.11.04 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy  |  Read more...

Sweeping Red & White 2014 Burgundy Tasting this Saturday

We are making a serious commitment to the 2014 vintage of Burgundy and our spring shipment has just arrived. Stop by the shop this Saturday anytime between 12 and 5 to taste over a dozen wines from some of the…

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Posted on 2016.06.06 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy  |  Read more...