Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and … Read more
New Summer Experiences at the Cité in Beaune This summer, the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune is adding new visitor experiences designed to make Bourgogne wines easier to explore, understand, and enjoy. Among the new features for the 2026 season, the Experience Ticket offers visitors the opportunity to fully enjoy the … Read more
Bourgogne Prepares for an Early 2026 Vintage As canopy work intensifies and winegrowers struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of the vines, Bourgogne is once again preparing for an August harvest. This year, the growing season is once again moving at an accelerated pace. Unseasonably warm, rainy weather in February triggered an early … Read more
France: Terroir & Trends Our contributor, Kim Mead @agalandaglass gifted me with a ticket to the seminar France: Terroir & Trands held during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. The panelists: Mariélène Auclair, Key Account Manager Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles Bouthillier, Consultant – Senior Executive – Board Member Pincourt, Quebec, Canada Romain Chevrolat, Œnologue – Responsable … Read more
Three days of immersive experiences to explore
Wine Paris 2026 – A Strong Program Showcasing Bourgogne Wine’s Sector Commitments A total of 240 Bourgogne exhibitors will be present at Wine Paris from 9 to 11 February 2026, making the Bourgogne–Jura Pavilion (Hall 7.3) one of the show’s key destinations. The Bourgogne Wine Board will once again showcase Bourgogne wines on its stand … Read more
Deputy Managing Director of the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne.
This project is jointly supported by other French wine regions.
2021 Aligoté Chateau de la Greffiere Bourgogne, France $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Citrus, especially lime and mandarin, melon, honey, pear, and slight hints of banana on the nose. Good balance and body. Lime, lemon cream, melon, and mandarin flavours on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. Chardonnay lovers need to give this … Read more
