tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34135478599664823112023-11-15T06:23:20.179-08:00BURGUNDY vs BORDEAUXVINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-74039843826697623242010-09-30T03:08:00.000-07:002010-09-30T05:12:20.772-07:00BURGUNDY or BORDEAUX ?<span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">BURGUNDY or BORDEAUX ? - that is the question.</span></span><br /><br />In the magic world of wines, there are only two names which really counts.<br />These are: bordeaux and bourgognes.<br /><br />Both of them come from France, however they are totally different one from the other.<br /><br />Not so long ago, young wine enthousiasts and wine lovers all over the world, were practically weaned on bordeaux, just as would-be connoisseurs had been for generations. It was the gateway to all that is wonderful about wine. However, at<br />present, one may observe a drastic change of drinking customs. For many younger sommeliers and wine lovers, the new standard of excellence is burgundy, while bordeaux has become downright and unfashionable. They see it as an expensive<br />wine for wealthy collectors, investors and point-chasers, people who seek critically approved wines for the luxury and status they convey rather than for excitement in a glass.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">“The perception of Bordeaux for my generation, is too much Rolex and too much Rolls-Royce.”</span></span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">said Cory Cartwright, 30, an wine importer to US.</span><br /><br />Unlike Bordeaux, where many of the best-known châteaux are run by corporations or wealthy absentee owners, Burgundy is full of estates, including many of the leading ones, that are essentially small businesses. Dealing with Bordeaux often requires working with middle management and marketing specialists. It’s much easier to visit a Burgundian estate and find there one person who has dirt on the boots, wine on the hands and a name on the bottle.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-88974656850100549002010-09-30T02:55:00.001-07:002010-09-30T05:31:57.883-07:00BOTTLE SHAPES<span style="font-weight:bold;">Bordeaux</span> <br />The high shouldered 'Bordeaux Bottle' is used by most wineries for <span style="font-style:italic;">cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec</span> and most bordeaux blends. The bordeaux bottle is also generally used for the white bordeaux: <span style="font-style:italic;">sauvignon blanc</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">semillon</span> as well as their blends with <span style="font-style:italic;">muscadelle. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Burgundy</span><br />The slope shouldered 'Burgundy Bottle' is generally used for <span style="font-style:italic;">chardonnay</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">pinot noir</span> around the world.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-31848325489019033932010-09-30T02:53:00.000-07:002010-09-30T02:56:21.293-07:00COLORSIn general [ exception: clarets ], red bordeaux wines have a dark purple and almost opaque color, while the burgundy wines have a bright and clear ruby red color. <br /><br />As far as the whites are concerned the color of bordeaux is more concentrated towards gold, while white burgundys are showing more light robe.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-8373943940564345672010-09-30T02:44:00.000-07:002010-09-30T02:53:11.237-07:00LABELS<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">“Château”</span></span> is more often used in Bordeaux, while <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">“Domaine”</span></span> in Bourgogne.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-88908599908266649252010-09-30T02:31:00.000-07:002010-09-30T02:43:37.367-07:00BORDEAUXMany red bordeaux wines are rich, bodied, thick, and have a certain weight, they are fruity, tart, and show well pronounced roughness. <br /><br />This originates with the grapes used. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">There are 8 grape varieties allowed within AOC Bordeaux Appellation: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red bordeaux:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">- cabernet sauvignon:</span> gives bitter wines, good for long maturation, with typical herbaceous or green bell pepper flavor <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">- merlot</span>: in the traditional Bordeaux blend. <span style="font-style:italic;">Merlot's</span> role is to add body and softness . <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">- cabernet franc:</span> is lighter than cabernet sauvignon, making a bright pale red wine and contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. <br />-<span style="font-style:italic;"> petit verdot: </span>it is added in small amounts to add tannin, colour and flavour to the blend. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">- malbec:</span> brings very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to Bordeaux blends. <br /><br />For the great millesimes, their best maturation is after 15 - 20 years, and even longer. Traditionally regarded as the best investment wines.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">White bordeaux:</span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">sauvignon blanc:</span> in general gives wines crisp, elegant, and fresh with grassy flavors<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">- sémillon</span> : is rather heavy, with low acidity and an almost oily texture. It has a high yield and wines based on it can age a long time.<br /> <span style="font-style:italic;">- muscadelle:</span> it has a simple aroma of grape juice and raisinsVINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-62758933089368184572010-09-30T02:28:00.001-07:002010-09-30T02:30:47.469-07:00BURGUNDYS<span style="font-weight:bold;">Red burgundys:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">are 100% made with <span style="font-style:italic;">pinot noir</span> (except the <span style="font-style:italic;">gamay</span>).</span> <br /><br />This particular grape variety, is widely considered to produce some of the world's finest wines, but is quite difficult to cultivate and transform into wine. Burgundys are considered to be the most elegant wines. This is because of their finesse and light structure. The tremendously broad range of bouquets, flavors, textures and impressions that <span style="font-style:italic;">pinot noir</span> can produce, is totally unique. Traditional red burgundy is famous for its fleshy, 'farmyard' aromas', but changing fashions and new easier-to-grow clones have favoured a lighter, fruitier style. Dominating fruits flavors, are these of cherry, raspberry or currant. <br /><br />It is drank, usually after 5 years, except for the Grand Cru which will fully mature after 10 years and longer.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />White burgundys:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">are 100% made of chardonnay (except of aligoté).</span><br /><br />Traditionally in Bourgogne, both fermenation, as well as maturation, are processed in the barrels. Wines are always round, flavors are highly concentrated ( white fruits, white flowers, marzipan, hazelnut). In addition to being the most expensive, the Burgundy examples of chardonnay were long considered the benchmark standard of expressing terroir through this specific variety.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-91570384388377797272010-09-30T02:14:00.000-07:002010-09-30T02:28:05.043-07:00CONCLUSION<span style="font-weight:bold;">Bourgognes are totally different, from bordeaux. </span><br /><br />However, there is no doubt, that there is no, any other wine regions all over the world, offering such wide complexity and quality of produced wines.<br /><br />Not to forget to mention, generations long winemaking traditions.VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413547859966482311.post-6538787803903887232010-09-30T02:10:00.000-07:002010-09-30T02:12:15.708-07:00SOURCES• J.Robinson, H. Johnson, Atlas Win Świata<br />• N.M.Servant, B.Planche, M.Dovaz, Le Monde Fascinant du Vin<br />• M. Marchaj, wine blog<br />• P.Leiritz, wine blog<br />• C.Cartwright, US wine importer<br />• NYT, May 10, 2010<br />• Wine tours with <a href="http://www.winowww.pl">VINTRIPS</a><br /><br />Copyright © by Adam Stankiewicz, <a href="http://www.winowww.pl">VINTRIPS</a> , 2010VINTRIPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829372551667820943noreply@blogger.com0