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In each and every wine drinkers journey there comes a point where you want to learn more about specific wine regions and some of the wines and events which make them so special.

Burgundy is one wine region that is entirely complex and almost impossible to understand, however there are plenty of incredibly interesting people and stories which make the region what it is today. I’ve chosen some of the incredible highlights from Burgundy to share with you. From one of the most famous charity auctions in the world, to the inherent language barriers between French and English, there is a little here for everyone.

Evolution: One of the main factors that draws so many wine drinkers to Burgundy is its propensity to evolve in your glass. Often times people will find one or two flavors when they first try a glass, only to find that within ten to fifteen minutes other flavors have become more noticeable. When serving a fine Burgundy this type of evolution makes it imperative to neither top off glasses not decant very long before drinking.

Charity: Perhaps the most prestigious wine event in the world on a yearly basis is the Hospices de Beaune. An annual charity event in the Hotel Dieu, which was originally built in 1451 and now owns over 150 acres of vines, the auction raises money to benefit local hospitals.

Cote D’Or: Quick how does this translate? Often translated as golden slope, which many people believe is in reference to the fact that they vineyards turn golden in autumn…this is actually an incorrect assumption. Our modern term for this region is actually a shortening of the original term which means south facing. This is an important term in the area because all vines are planted on south facing slopes in order to catch every available minute of sunlight.

Language Barrier: No term in English quite comes close to terrior which is a combination of all the unique traits of the land which lead to the wine including soil, climate, rainfall, orientation etc etc. However, very few people are aware that no term in French is accurate for winemaker. The closest approximation is vine grower, which given the French wine industry and their obsession with terrior….might actually be accurate.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this short primer on some important facts in regards to wine from Burgundy and the events and facts associated with it. As always with wine, find what you like and drink it!

Author: Mark A Aselstine
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