Are Burgundy and Pinot Noir the same?
Red Burgundy is wine that is made in the Burgundy region of eastern France using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. That’s right, red Burgundy is just a Pinot Noir. White Burgundy is also made in Burgundy, but, since it is white, it is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. That’s it.
Does Pinot Noir taste like Burgundy?
French Pinot Noir Burgundy is a very old wine region and was first tended by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages. When tasting French Pinot Noir, you may note its more earthy and floral style. This is part of Burgundy’s terroir.
When should I drink Burgundy wine?
3-7 years: While they’ve lost their youthful vibrancy, most serious red Burgundy hasn’t picked up enough savory aromas to be exciting during this period. Village wines and Bourgogne Rouge are your best bet in this age range. Rarely is Burgundy backwards or ungiving, but most fancier wines are at their least delicious.
Are all Burgundy wines Pinot Noir?
In Burgundy, four main grape varieties are grown. The “red” grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Gamay. The “white” varieties are Chardonnay and Aligoté. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most common.
What is a good red Burgundy wine?
Assuming you don’t have that kind of cash to throw around, these are five more affordable and still excellent bottles to try.
- Bachelet-Monnot Bourgogne Rouge.
- Didier Fornerol Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge.
- Domaine Trapet Marsannay.
- Marquis d’Angerville Volnay Champans 1er Cru.
- Olivier Morin Constance Bourgogne Chitry Rouge.
What is a good brand of pinot noir?
Best Overall: Kosta Browne Sta. This particular vintage has earned accolades across the board from noted wine critics. Although known for their cool-climate Sonoma County pinots, they’ve begun sourcing grapes from Central Coast’s Sta. Rita Hills in recent years.