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· by Boris Buliga· hosted by Maksym Demchenkoreport

Burgundy 101: Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, et Mâcon

Advanced dive into Burgundy with no fuss. Led by Maksym Demchenko.

Burgundy is a peculiar place. It punishes inattention and frivolity. It daunts with its topographical complexity and a lengthy list of vineyard names. At its core, it's simply a land of two (okay, three) grape varieties. They say the only way to get a grip on Burgundy is to dive in. There are no shortcuts in this journey, and the high cost of its wines adds an extra layer of intimidation.

However, I believe there's a way around this. On one hand, tastings offer a collective way to experience wines without breaking the bank. Partnering with someone knowledgeable about the region can illuminate the experience further, providing context and logic that demystifies the region's complexities.

Our plan is to explore the areas around the heart of Burgundy, Côte d'Or, starting with Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâcon, then moving on to separate sessions in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. With Maksym as our guide, we are ready to embark on this journey.

P.S. Please note that this article only includes brief technical details about the wines we tasted and our evaluations. If you're interested in joining us for future tastings, you can follow our Telegram channel or message me directly!

Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2020

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Chablis Premier Cru AOC
Type
white · still
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5%

Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Type
white · still
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13%

François de Nicolay Bouzeron 2020

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Côte Chalonnaise › Bouzeron AOC
Type
white · still
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Aligoté
Alcohol
11.5%

Domaine Alain et Raphael Corcia Mercurey 1er Cru Les Crèts 2021

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Côte Chalonnaise › Mercurey AOC
Type
red · still
Vintage
2021
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13.5%

Domaine Andre Bonhomme Viré Clessé Les Quarts 2021

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Mâconnais › Viré-Clessé AOC
Type
white · still
Vintage
2021
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5%

Domaine J.A. Ferret Les Menétrieres Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Hors-Classe 2020

RegionFrance › Burgundy › Mâconnais › Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Type
white · still
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5%

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