https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundyen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundyTue, 16 Sep 2025 12:03:12 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 9/16/2025 12:03:12 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/195Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:37:58 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 195 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/7/2024 2:37:58 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/194Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:37:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 194 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/7/2024 2:37:35 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/193Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:06:30 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 193 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/5/2024 6:06:30 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/192Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:25:49 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 192 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 6/26/2024 7:25:49 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/191Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:07:19 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 191 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:07:19 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview, Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/190Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:31:56 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 190 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 10/20/2023 4:31:56 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/189Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:24:51 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 189 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 10/20/2023 4:24:51 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/188Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:17:38 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 188 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 4/12/2022 2:17:38 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/187Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:14:07 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 187 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 4/12/2022 2:14:07 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/186Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:24:32 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbJennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 186 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 3/2/2022 3:24:32 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/185Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:52:37 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 185 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 3:52:37 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/184Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:44:51 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 184 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 3:44:51 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/183Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:43:38 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 183 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 3:43:38 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/182Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:39:12 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 182 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 3:39:12 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders, and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. For all students of Burgundy, it<span>&rsquo;</span>s important to keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy<span>&rsquo;</span>s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite, or perhaps because of, the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture, and viticulture, in such difficult times. The Benedictine</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/181Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:02:36 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 181 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 3:02:36 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/180Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:47:43 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 180 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 10/12/2021 2:47:43 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/179Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:08:05 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 179 posted to Study-Guide by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/15/2021 8:08:05 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/178Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:20:07 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 178 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 9/14/2021 2:20:07 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/177Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:15:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 177 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 9/14/2021 2:15:35 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy/revision/176Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:42:43 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfbSandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/153/burgundy#commentsRevision 176 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 9/14/2021 1:42:43 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Contents <ol> <li>Overview and Brief History</li> <li>Geography of Burgundy</li> <li>The Grapes of Burgundy</li> <li>The Modern AOP System in Burgundy</li> <li>Chablis</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te d&#39;Or</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Nuits</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te de Beaune</li> <li>The C&ocirc;te Chalonnaise</li> <li>The M&acirc;connais</li> <li>Beaujolais</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> Overview and Brief History <p class="callout">Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a holy grail for wine geeks: a region impossible to master, impenetrable to the casual observer, and endlessly fascinating.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">A simple premise&mdash;red Burgundy is generally Pinot Noir and white Burgundy is generally Chardonnay&mdash;belies a maze of appellations, fractured vineyards, scores of variable producers, and erratic vintage swings. Just getting the right information can be a chore: the vignerons (winegrowers) of Burgundy are an insular lot who will not readily impart their wisdom and experience to outsiders&mdash;and even they are rarely experts beyond the walls of their own domaines or the confines of their own communes. To new students of Burgundy: keep in mind that understanding this region is a lifelong pursuit.&nbsp;Burgundy&#39;s modern vineyards and wines are products of 2,000 years of winemaking history. Yet while Burgundy can be a sensual pleasure unlike any other, it can also be an expensive disappointment. Despite&mdash;or perhaps because of&mdash;the region&#39;s mercurial nature, the wines of Burgundy enliven the imaginations of sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, and show great versatility at the table.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in Burgundy is not a new phenomenon: archaeological evidence of production dates back to the late first century CE, following the Roman conquest of Gaul. The first Burgundians—Germanic barbarian tribesmen—arrived in the fifth century as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling, and they embraced viticulture. But Europe plunged into dark ages after the fall of Rome, and the Catholic Church rose as a powerful political force, becoming a shepherd of culture—and viticulture—in such difficult times. The Benedictine order, with</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '84f3b0a2-0b00-4c6e-a427-03c6fe952dfb' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Bourgogne, France, Burgundy</div>