Burgundy

Burgundy, or Bourgogne in French, is a legendary wine region in eastern France.

Most of the red wines are made from pinot noir grapes and white from chardonnay.

Burgundy has a higher number of AOCs than any other French region, often seen as the most terroir conscious. The various AOCs are classified from grand cru vineyards down to non-specific regional appellations.

Chablis is the furthest north-region and produces some of the greatest whites.

Further south lies the Côte d’Or, split into Côte de Nuits, home to many of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines, and Côte de Beaune where Chardonnay plays a more prominent role, though outstanding red and white are produced throughout.

And South is the Côte Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Domaine Ponsot

Domaine Ponsot is a family-owned wine producer in Burgundy since 1872.

The winery is known for its red and white wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is also well-known for the Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants, the only 100-percent Aligoté premier cru wine in Burgundy.

Most of the domaine’s holdings are in grand cru and premier cru vineyards, and Ponsot makes wines from such famous vineyards as Clos de la Roche, Clos de Vougeot and Corton.