Burgundy is one of the most reputed wine regions in France and so it’s no wonder that many wine lovers adore its wine. Its Chardonnays range from those that are crisp and bursting with citrus fruit from Chablis to those that are richer with peach and apricot aromas from the southern Côte d’Or, the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais. And then Burgundy’s Pinot Noirs also offer different styles depending on where they’re from with lighter, fruity styles, and those that are fuller in body and develop aromas of mushrooms and earth with age.
So it’s natural that choosing a bottle as a gift can feel like a minefield but we’re here to help you with this gift guide featuring three white and three red wines.
White wine
Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot from Louis Moreau
Chablis is in the very north of Burgundy and this cool climate produces crisp Chardonnay wines such as this grand cru with its fine acidity. This sophisticated wine has a beautifully perfumed nose and an ample, equally expressive palate. This will be perfect for someone who adores refreshing wines with tart flavours.
Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots Vieilles Vignes from Dominique Laurent
If you’re looking for a wine to offer someone building a collection, look no further than this Meursault Premier Cru. A full-bodied wine, it comes into its own after being left to rest in the cellar for five to fifteen years.
Chassagne-Montrachet from Château de la Maltroye
Chassagne-Montrachet sits in southern Côte de Beaune and this wine truly embodies the typical character from the appellation, with its round, soft and full texture. The ripe fruit, think apricot and peach, take centre stage thanks to the crisp acidity. For anyone with a sweeter tooth, this bottle could be the one as the sweet aromas are balanced by the acidity.
Red wine
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Champeaux from Domaine Tortochot
This is a gift for someone with patience. You can enjoy this wine in its youth but tasting it with age will blow the mind of the person you give it to. Full of finesse, this premier cru possesses freshness, a hint of spice, and a deliciously warm finish with a touch of gingerbread.
Vougeot Clos du Prieuré from La Vougeraie
This biodynamic wine from the Côte de Nuits can be enjoyed young or after a few years ageing. It oozes notes of raspberry, cherry, redcurrant and violet. The Clos du Prieuré vineyard is entirely owned by La Vougeraie, and the vines were planted between 1901 and 1983, offering grapes with concentrated flavours.
Nuits Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Perdrix from Domaine des Perdrix
This vibrant wine from a premier cru in the Côtes de Nuits possesses a complex profile. Small red berries rise up from the glass with subtle earthy notes, while the elegant palate brings silky tannins and is balanced by a touch of salinity.
