A small portion of Burgundian cultivation is Aligoté-a vibrant and youthful white wine that has its own appellation and centuries of history in the region. There are also little pocket-plantings of unique grape varieties that add diversity to the buying options.
Crémant de Bourgogne white and rosé sparkling wine is made in the traditional method, and there are bottles available for under $30. Logically, this will increase the price in most instances.Īnother way to enjoy the best of Burgundy on a budget is to consider unexpected categories. “Look to Irancy for reds, and Givry, Rully and Mercurey for both white and red wines.” Some of the villages are home to Premier Cru, which will be indicated by the name of the vineyard site (called a climat) on the label. “Names such as Viré-Clessé, Saint-Véran, Montagny or Vézéley come to mind for whites,” he says. The village-level category is also considered a sweet spot for value, and Bobès suggests that lesser-known areas in the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais in the south, or Grand Auxerrois or even Chablis in the north offer promise. The term “Burgundy” is a translation and isn’t used on labels.Īfter Frost and Amid Supply Chain Issues, A Small but Mighty Harvest in Burgundy These terms may also be accompanied by a geographical indicator-or example, Bourgogne Épineuil or Mâcon Fuissé. Look for the words “Bourgogne” or “Mâcon” on the label.
He also recommends wines from the Mâconnais, located in the southernmost swath of Burgundy. “Most of these entry level wines from any of the more than one thousand producers will offer the pleasure of enjoying wonderful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines at lower price points,” says Bobès. Burgundy-based Stevie Bobès is a wine professional, guide and curator of a value-oriented wine club, Wine Ambassadeur. Regional wines are the starting point in the quest for access, and about half of Burgundian wines fall into this category. Though home to many “unicorn” treasures and blockbuster vintages, there are bottles of Burgundy for everyone. And despite the limited quantities, Burgundy continues to offer top quality options at a range of prices. The odds may seem stacked against finding Burgundy at a reasonable price-but curiosity can lead to some incredible and authentic finds. Tack on the other recent challenges for the global wine industry-disruptions in the supply chain, packaging material shortages and limitations due to the pandemic- and witness the complex business of pricing bottles of wine. According to the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB), 2021 came in at about half the volume of a “normal” harvest-a result of a frost-filled spring followed by a cold, wet growing season. Realities on the ground, such as devastating spring frost and disease pressure, have put a double-digit dent in yields in some pockets of Burgundy, layering on the stress points. It’s fair to say that demand places great tension on supply. Less than 5% of French wine production comes out of this treasured region, and only about one fifth of that gets exported to the eager U.S. Burgundy, Bourgogne in French, may seem larger than life for all the attention it gets, but it’s actually quite a small slice of the wine world.
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