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Burgundy 101: Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, et Mâcon

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Boris Buliga

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!

WinePlace
wavg
sdev
fav
price
volume
QPR
🏅 6th3.74580.00250
UAH 835.00
0.75 L
0.6816 😐
🏅 4th3.98750.00220
UAH 2,706.00
0.75 L
0.6132 😐
🥇 1st4.20970.00953
UAH 4,300.00
0.75 L
0.7685 😐
🥉 3rd3.98890.00622
UAH 1,090.00
0.75 L
0.9689 🤔
🏅 5th3.94100.00733
UAH 2,380.00
0.75 L
0.5951 😐
🥈 2nd4.04170.00671
UAH 1,619.00
0.75 L
0.8851 🤔
🥈 2nd4.04170.00890
UAH 2,489.00
0.75 L
0.7139 😐

Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2020

Region
France » Burgundy » Chablis Premier Cru AOC
Type
white still, dry
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5
Sugar
2.2
Volume
750 mL
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Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2020

This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020

Region
France » Burgundy » Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Type
white still, dry
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13
Sugar
2.5
Volume
750 mL
Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020

This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.

François de Nicolay Bouzeron 2020

Region
France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Bouzeron AOC
Type
white still, dry
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Aligoté
Alcohol
11.5
Sugar
1
Volume
750 mL
François de Nicolay Bouzeron 2020

This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.

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

Region
France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Mercurey AOC
Type
red still, dry
Vintage
2021
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13.5
Sugar
0.65
Volume
750 mL
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Domaine Alain et Raphael Corcia Mercurey 1er Cru Les Crèts 2021

This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Domaine Andre Bonhomme Viré Clessé Les Quarts 2021

Region
France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Viré-Clessé AOC
Type
white still, dry
Vintage
2021
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5
Sugar
1
Volume
750 mL
Find at
Domaine Andre Bonhomme Viré Clessé Les Quarts 2021

This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.

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

Region
France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Type
white still, dry
Vintage
2020
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5
Sugar
1
Volume
750 mL
Find at
Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé Les Menétrieres Cuvée Hors-Classe 2020

This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.

Raw scores

WineMax DBoris BElvira KJulie BIvan MYaroslav MDaria BOleksandr YaDmytro Kh
3.703.803.803.803.803.703.703.703.70
4.004.004.004.003.904.004.003.903.90
4.254.204.204.204.204.304.204.004.00
4.004.004.003.904.104.004.003.804.00
3.803.904.004.004.004.104.003.904.05
4.004.004.004.104.004.204.104.003.90
4.004.004.004.104.104.204.103.903.90