Comments on: Alsace is over, say hello to Burgundy

By: Np237

Np237 — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:53:11 +0000

As I was born in Burgundy, I can tell you it’s an excellent choice: this is the place where you can find some of the best wines in the world. Problem is, you have to know it well as it is also the place for second-grade producers who rely on the name and reputation to sell crap at high prices.

Generally, I don’t buy Burgundy without tasting it before. But of course, there are values that work better than others. For white wine, I consider Chablis (a place northeast of Burgundy, quite far from Dijon) the best choice. In Mâcon and Chardonnay, you’ll also find some treasures. For red wine, I agree with Dave, Côte de Nuits villages and more generally wines around Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune are generally safe choices. In Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard and the like, there are of course outstanding marvels, but also some bottles that aren’t worth their price.

By: Xav

Xav — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:38:39 +0000

Err .. did you mean “Loch Ness Monster” ?

By: ChitleshGoorah

ChitleshGoorah — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:25:53 +0000

hehe it happens that I live in Strasbourg Alsace

By: Dave Neary

Dave Neary — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:51:37 +0000

It depends on the meal, but there are a bunch of nice burgundys – first, red or white? In white, I like Montagny. Less expensive than some of the really expensive wines (Cassagne Montrachet et al), but very nice (esp. in premier cru).

For reds, anything in côtes de Beaune or Nuits Saint Georges is sure to be good – some of my favourites are Auxey Duresse, Monthelie, Meursault (all very close together) – Pommard is very expensive, but great with heavy red meat. I don’t know Nuits Saint Georges as well – but I’ve had some nice bottles of Fixin and Chambolle-Musigny.

Dave.