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Experience Wine Tourism in Bourgogne This Summer: From Cellar Doors to Wine Festivals

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Throughout the summer, the Bourgogne wine region will come alive with a rich mix of heritage, culture, and vibrant wine celebrations. From Chablis to Mâcon, 252 wineries, estates, and cooperative cellars [all certified under the Vignobles & Découvertes label] will open their doors and invite visitors to step inside and experience the historic charm, quaint […]

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Own a Piece of Bourgogne History – BIVB to Auction Iconic Appellation Signs

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For any wine lover, having a tangible connection to the vineyards is a dream, and this dream can now become a reality with special thanks to the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB). After refreshing all their vineyard signs in 2023 they are offering wine enthusiasts and professionals the rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Bourgogne’s

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The École des Vins de Bourgogne announce “New Immersive Tasting Workshops”

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The École des Vins de Bourgogne is now offering four new workshops at the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon. These four innovative workshops will offer a visual, audio, and a gustatory experience. Price ranges: €20-€29 Time: 40 minutes to one hour Maximum number of participants: 18 All courses are open

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What’s in a name? The Bourgogne family explains…

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In 2012, on the request of its elected representatives, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) decided to stop translating the word “Bourgogne”, whatever the country. The aim is to help consumers find their way by ensuring coherence between our wine labels and the name of the region where the wines were created. Bourgogne wines enjoy a

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Details of Cité des vins et des Climats in Beaune are Revealed

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The building permit for the Cité des Vins & des Climats de Bourgogne in Beaune was issued on November 24 at the City of Beaune. This new step is a great satisfaction for the project teams who have been working for several months to design and build this emblematic building which will notably host the

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Pouilly-Fuissé gets 22 premier cru vineyards

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The French National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) has officially recognized 22 premier cru ‘climats’ within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. The AOP Pouilly-Fuissé will become the first appellation within Burgundy’s Mâconnais sub-region to benefit from premier cru vineyards. The 22 new premier crus account for a total of 194ha of land planted to vine, corresponding

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The Bourgogne Wine Sector Stands Ready — New Working Practices on Estates to Face the Health Crisis

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Since France has ground to a near-halt under Covid-19 confinement measures, growers and négociants in Bourgogne have continued to work, introducing some ingenuity. This is essential because the vines continue to grow; there is work to be done in the cellar, and because one also has to think about when normal business resumes. In Bourgogne,

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Bourgogne Wines Cave de Prestige selection for 2019

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Last week the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) announced the exclusive Bourgogne Wines Cave de Prestige selection for 2019. This year,1,528 samples were submitted for tasting, from vintages 2015 through to 2018. This represents a rise of 34% compared to 2018 and is perhaps not surprising given the very fine 2017 vintage from which 64% of

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