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Corton, the giant with a thousand faces

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Situated on the hill that marks the border between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, Corton is the only red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune: a mosaic of climats, exposures, and interpretations that makes any...
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Pommard and Volnay, the two hearts of the Côte de Beaune

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So close, yet so different: the almost “enchanting” elegance of Volnay and the more powerful, austere character of Pommard offer two interpretations of Pinot Noir separated by just a few kilometers. That’s according to our expert Marco Manzoli, also known...
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The other Côte de Beaune: The red side of Burgundy

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Best known for some of the world’s greatest Chardonnays, the Côte de Beaune is also home to Pinot Noirs with strong personalities, varying in structure and character depending on the cru and the vignerons’ interpretations. Vinogodi’s journey through the wines...
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Chevalier-Montrachet, the Grand Cru of absolute elegance

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Less famous than the legendary Montrachet but no less captivating, the Chevalier-Montrachet represents, for many enthusiasts, the ultimate expression of Burgundian Chardonnay’s finesse. An extremely rare Grand Cru, produced in minimal quantities and capable of fetching astronomical prices. Vinogodi continues...
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Chassagne Montrachet, strength and grace of Chardonnay

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Historically a land of reds, today Chassagne-Montrachet is among the absolute pinnacles of Chardonnay. More structured and austere wines than its neighbors Puligny and Meursault, with a distinct and deep personality. From “bare mountains” to myth In the Middle Ages...
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Meursault between classifications, terroir and great vignerons

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In Meursault the official classification is simple: there are no Grand Cru and the quality pyramid is divided between Bourgogne, Villages and Premier Cru. But in reality the “truest” hierarchy is constructed by the vignerons, thanks to their ability to...