The Burgundy Wine Road

Wine is much more than a mere beverage, it is a culture lovingly handed down from generation to generation. While Burgundy has always attached great importance to the situation of a particular vineyard or cru (there are about 100 appellations in all), the winegrower’s expertise remains a crucial element in the complex alchemy which transforms vine into wine.

The label does not attempt to disguise the part played by human endeavour in bringing out the best in the soil. As you travel the length and breadth of Burgundy, a host of wine properties and cellars will help you learn the language of wine. The Burgundian winegrower will make it a point of honour to transmit his passion for wine to you. Listen to him speak of his love of the soil and the vine, of his profession (“calling” would be a better word), of the fruit of his labour which he extracts from the cask using a pipette.

At such moments time does indeed seem to stand still. Away from the underground sanctuary of the cellar – scene of the silent art of wine tasting – the festive spirit once more asserts its place. Enjoy a convivial communal meal in a wine domaine or at a country fair splendidly organised by a friendly wine confraternity, take part in the famous Saint-Vincent wine festival or a banquet marking the safe gathering of the wine harvest. These are wonderful, not-to-be-missed opportunities to immerse oneself in the popular imagery of Burgundy, festive occasions celebrated
with due Burgundian pomp!

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