Category Archives: Burgundy

Sofitel Dijon

Posted on June 4, 2010 by james

In the heart of the capital of Burgundy, this hotel is conveniently located near the Old Town and a number of attractions, including museums and the Ducal Palace. We offer you 68 elegantly appointed rooms and 4 luxurious suites, all … Continue reading →

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Bâtard-Montrachet

Posted on May 17, 2010 by james

The Grand Cru vineyard of Bâtard-Montrachet lies between the picturesque villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, home to the world’s greatest white wines. Only a small country lane separates this 12.37 hectare vineyard from the great Montrachet itself. Its gentle easterly-facing … Continue reading →

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Chevalier-Montrachet

Posted on May 17, 2010 by james

Chevalier-Montrachet is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for white wine from Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. It is located within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. Bâtard-Montrachet borders on the Grand Cru vineyard Montrachet … Continue reading →

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Montrachet

Posted on May 17, 2010 by james

There were 18 owners and 26 producers as of October 2007 (an owner can own different subdivisions and/or lease to different producers). The largest owner is the Laguiche family who leases its subdivision to Joseph Drouhin. The highest prices are … Continue reading →

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Chambertin-Clos de Bèze

Posted on May 16, 2010 by james

Around A.D.630, Algamaire, the Duke of Southern Burgundy, endowed the Abbey of Beze with some land in Gevrey in which the Cistercian nuns of Notre Dame de Tart first cultivated the land into a vineyard. Six centuries later, the field … Continue reading →

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La Romanée

Posted on May 14, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia La Romanée is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, with Pinot Noir as the main grape variety. It is situated within the commune … Continue reading →

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Richebourg

Posted on May 14, 2010 by james

Richebourg is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, with Pinot Noir as the main grape variety. It is situated within the commune of Vosne-Romanée, and borders … Continue reading →

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La Tâche

Posted on May 13, 2010 by james

La Tâche is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, with Pinot Noir as the main grape variety. It is situated within the commune of Vosne-Romanée and … Continue reading →

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The Romanée-Conti Vineyard

Posted on May 13, 2010 by james

The vineyard currently known as Romanée-Conti has had several other different names over the centuries. It was initially called Cros des Clous when it was owned by the Abbey of Saint-Vivant, which was once the owner of much of today’s … Continue reading →

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Posted on May 13, 2010 by james

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often abbreviated to DRC, is an estate in Burgundy, France that produces white and red wine. It is widely considered among the world’s greatest wine producers, and DRC bottles are among the world’s most expensive. It … Continue reading →

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