Bourgogne
Eastern French region
Bourgogne is the French name for Burgundy, a region in eastern France renowned for its wines.
English speakers encounter this spelling primarily on wine labels, where French appellations are preserved by tradition and regulation.
Bourgogne wines, both red and white, are made predominantly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes respectively.
She ordered a glass of Bourgogne with her meal.
The term signals authenticity and French origin in wine commerce.
Red grape, light-bodied wine
- ChardonnayFrench white wine grape
- ChablisBurgundy's steely Chardonnay appellation
- Côte d'OrFrench wine department
- domaineFrench wine estate
terroir · vineyard · vintage · grand cru · négociant · appellation · cellar · barrel
French city, famous condiment
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- départementFrench administrative subdivision
- provinceRegional administrative district
- capitalWealth used for investment
France · eastern · rural · agriculture · historic · landscape · canal
Beef braised in red wine
- escargotsEdible prepared snails
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- Dijon mustardPungent French condiment
- cassisBlackcurrant liqueur
truffle · blackcurrant · fondue · terroir · cuisine · gastronomy
Pinot Noir
Red grape, light-bodied wine
- ChardonnayFrench white wine grape
- ChablisBurgundy's steely Chardonnay appellation
- Côte d'OrFrench wine department
domaine · terroir · vineyard · vintage · grand cru · négociant · appellation · cellar · barrel · tasting
Dijon
French city, famous condiment
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- départementFrench administrative subdivision
- provinceRegional administrative district
capital · France · eastern · rural · agriculture · historic · landscape · canal
boeuf bourguignon
Beef braised in red wine
- escargotsEdible prepared snails
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- Dijon mustardPungent French condiment
cassis · truffle · blackcurrant · fondue · terroir · cuisine · gastronomy
duchy
Noble-ruled territory
court · Flanders · kingdom · feudal · nobility · abbey · crusades · Hundred Years War · dynasty · realm
BourgogneBordeaux
French port and vineyard area
Médoc · Saint-Émilion · Rhône · Loire · Alsace
BourgogneNapa Valley
California winemaking region
Sonoma · Marlborough · California · Mendoza · Australia