How To Read A Burgundy Wine Label

Previously, in The Essentials Series we covered the basics of reading a wine label. However, learning how to read the labels of wines from specific regions can benefit your learning even further.

In this episode we cover how to read a Burgundy wine label to help you consistently find your favourite wines.

[Alexander]

In the minute 1:31 you state that according to their regulations, Bourgogne wines don't indicate the grape variety, well, that isn't true. You can see Pinot Noir or Chardonnay written in many, many, many wines. I went to check among my bottles and found one from Louis Jadot which is a well known producer all over the Cote d'Or and this inexpensive wine of the lowest rank it clearly says "Pinot Noir".

[BD-ManchesterIsRed]

If you love wines from Bordeaux like myself, look for these three marks....

Grand vin de Bordeaux
Appellation Bordeaux Controllee
Mis en bouteille de chateaux

If it has all three (this includes St. Emillion and Medoc) don't hesitate to buy it. They don't need to expensive either.

Oh, don't forget to open it and let it breathe for 30 minutes!

[midge]

Yes especially when they have yellow print writing on them, very hard to read just like black labels with red print writing