Burgundy: Down to Earth
June 23, 2009 by Ivy Kupec
Filed under Inspired Posts, Sean Chaudhry
It’s all about the terroir. In Burgundy, wines are known by regions rather than varietal grapes. Experts talk about the region’s 400 types of soil. Vineyards are the focus, not winemakers. And wine experts reiterate the importance and variability of the microclimates within a given vineyard. The end result, of course, has been legendary winemaking that many consider the gold standard. Read more
