Salon Saturday: Beaujolais Wines

This radio show aired on April 27. The previous week we covered Cote d’Or and as we recover from sticker shock I have good news; the last subregion of Burgundy has quality wines, but at a much lower cost. That would be Beaujolais, which while known for its fruity and...

Salon Saturday: Burgundy-Cote d’Or Whites

The White Wines of Cote d’Or The radio show aired on April 13, 2024. The previous show we explored the Cote d’Or with a focus on its Pinot Noir-based wines. This week we return to cover the Chardonnay-based wines. The Burgundy wine region is quite broad in latitude;...

Salon Saturday: April 6th – Burgundy: Cote d’Or

Dreams of Golden Slopes: Burgundy’s Cote d’Or While great wines come from Chablis, Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais in Burgundy, it’s the Côte d’Or region where the greatest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines are found. The red and white Burgundy wines from the Cote d’Or...

Salon Saturday March 30: Burgundy- Chablis

Officially called Bourgogne and established as an AOC wine region in 1935. Burgundy has a higher number of appellations d’origine contrôlée (AOCs) than any other French region, and is often seen as the most terroir-conscious of French wine regions. Continuing...

Salon Saturday: Cote Chalonnaise

This radio show aired on March 2 and followed my coverage of the Maconnais subregion of Burgundy. This show covered its neighbor to the north; Cote Chalonnaise. This subarea produces white, red and sparkling wines, unlike the Macon, which focused on Chardonnay. The...

Salon Saturday: Wines of the Maconnais

I have been covering the Burgundy wine region for over a month now on radio, but neglected to keep up with my blog, so the next several. blogs will focus on the subregions of Burgundy and all its wines. That will include recommended wines to try in each area. This...