The winegrowing families of Blason de Bourgogne are established in the 5 main production zones: running north to south we first find the Chablis-Auxerre region, then the Côtes / Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and the Côtes / Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Next is the Côte Chalonnaise and finally the Mâconnais vineyards.
Across these different lands we find two main grape varieties; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - these are the flagship varieties of Burgundy. But we also find Aligoté, Sauvignon Blanc and Gamay.
Blason de Bourgogne also produces Crémant de Bourgogne; a sparkling wine of exceptional quality…but very reasonably priced. No wonder that it has a growing number of fans.
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THE Chablis Region
With a production area covering over 4500 hectares (> 11100 acres), the Chablis vineyards represent the largest single appellation in Burgundy. Spreading in all directions from the Serein river and taking in some 20 villages around the small town of Chablis, this internationally famous region produces exclusively white wine. Limpid, lively and with breeding – the name Chablis has become synonymous with « outstanding, dry, white wine ».
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The Auxerre region
In the Yonne valley, south of Auxerre, many small vineyards of ancient standing are brought together under the same banner : "Le Grand Auxerre". The surface of this noble winegrowing area represents some 1,500 hectares (about 3,700 acres). Here we find Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as the principal grape varieties, as in the rest of Burgundy. However we also find Saint Bris, a more uncommon wine, produced from Sauvignon Blanc.
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Côtes and Hautes Côtes de beaune and NUITs
The French département known as "La Côte d’Or" is literally at the heart of winegrowing Burgundy. Its great wines have contributed significantly to Burgundy's current fame. There is another Burgundy however; one which embodies a warm and friendly welcome, good food and "joie de vivre". From North to South, this region comprises 4 vineyard zones : the Côte de Nuits overlooked by the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits vineyard slopes. Then there is the Côte de Beaune overlooked in turn by the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune.
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the Côte Chalonnaise
Following the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards extend south for 25km on a winegrowing surface of around 4,300 hectares (10,625 acres). Here we find similar soils, climate and viticultural methods to those of the Côte d’Or. We also see the same dominant grape varieties; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Nevertheless, this region is also well known for another variety; Aligoté. The village appellations, though less illustrious than their famous neighbours, are well worth getting acquainted with…especially Montagny, a seductive and elegant wine.
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the Mâconnais region
The southernmost vineyards of Burgundy are found in the Mâconnais and stretch for some 40 km while covering about 6,800 hectares (16,800 acres). The villages in this area are particularly picturesque with their galleried houses and Roman churches decorating the view. The landscapes can be stunning – such landmarks as the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson are like great limestone spurs jutting out of the vineyards. Both are also major prehistoric sites.
The white wines from this region are produced from Chardonnay while the red wines are made from Gamay. Among the village appellations, Pouilly Fuissé has a well-established reputation, but this emblematic wine is being challenged by Saint Véran; a newcomer which has seen remarkable quality development in recent years.
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Bourgogne
Our roots go deep, in both the land and the culture of Burgundy. A region known worldwide for its wine : the standard bearer and expression of our art de vivre and epicurean status. Let's not forget, however, the diversity of our spectacular landscapes and the richness of our architecture.
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