Burgundy
France · The home of single-grape Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Burgundy makes red wine from Pinot Noir and white wine from Chardonnay, almost never blended. It is divided into many small vineyard plots, so place and producer matter enormously to style and price.
Key grapes
Pinot Noir (red), Chardonnay (white).
Why it matters for WSET
The best example of terroir: the same two grapes, but style and price vary hugely between neighbouring vineyards.
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Download Eclavin on the App StoreFrequently asked questions
What grapes are used in Burgundy?
Pinot Noir for red wine and Chardonnay for white wine, almost always unblended.
Is Chablis part of Burgundy?
Yes. Chablis is a Chardonnay-only sub-region at the northern edge of Burgundy, known for crisp, unoaked, mineral wines.