Burgundy Wines
Did you know that some of the tastiest French wines come from the Burgundy region?
This could possibly be one of the reasons why the region is known for being the cradle of two of the most famous wines in France: Beaujolais and Chablis.
Wine Making In Burgundy
Burgundy red wines are internationally recognized for being subdued and subtle while Burgundy white wines are known to be sensual and strong. Main varieties of Burgundy wine are Pinot Noir for red wine and Chardonnay for white wine.
The Burgundy region stretches 360km from South Paris to North Lyon and is divided into many zones where soils vary: Chablis, Côte d’Or (split in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Beaujolais.
Here are examples of different varieties of wine from the region and their qualities:
Pommard, Corton: Racy red wine
Beaune: Medium red wine
Chablis, Chassagne, Montrachet: Dry white
Burgundy Wines and Best Befitted Dishes
Red wines (from pinot noir grape variety) are excellent with Burgundy beef or game such as pheasant, wild boar, roast pork and cheese (delicacy type, see below). As red wine can also be used in sauce, a coq au vin can be even more delicious when served with a succulent sauce made out of quality red wine.
Burgundy white wines go along very well with snails (famous snails from Burgundy), shrimps and goat cheese.
Beaujolais (especially when freshly served) is a good companion for beef, lamb, Bresse roast chicken (one of the best poultry in the world), cheese and also fish. Beaujolais is a red wine that can be considered similar to a white one.
Delicatessen (rosette, chitterlings, saveloys) can be savoured with red (especially Beaujolais) or white wines (especially Meursault and Chassagne, Montrachet)
Mustard (more particularly Dijon mustard which is world famous) is also an exquisite component that could be added to your dish if you want to enjoy a delicious and slightly spiced taste that often makes a world of a difference.
If you desire to end your meal as a real gourmet, here is a list of the best cheeses you can find in the special region of Burgundy:
– Aisy Cendré (creamy and salty)
– Epoisses (strong and creamy)
– Citeaux (fruity)
– Charolais (salty and slightly acid, melts in mouth)
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