The Burgundy region is located south of Paris, between Dijon and Lyon, stretching 360 kilometers (225 miles). It mainly produces red wines ranging from medium to full-bodied, as well as dry white wines. The park covers an area of ??25,000 hectares and mainly produces grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Production is 180 million bottles, of which 65 are dry white wines and 35 are red wines.

The Burgundy region governs the departments of C?te d'Or (21), Nièvre (58), Sa?ne-Loire (71), and Yonne (89). The Paris Basin extends into the northwest, and the Central Plateau is in the south, with Dijon as its capital. It has an area of ??31,582 square kilometers, accounting for 5.7% of France's land area; and a population of 1,633,981 (2007), accounting for 2.6% of the country's total population. Burgundy and Bordeaux are two famous wine-producing regions in France, but Dijon, the city where the Burgundy region government is located, is famous for its mustard production.

What Burgundy people are proud of, and what foreigners are most fascinated by, is the wine produced in the local area. The whole sky of Burgundy is filled with the mellow aroma of wine. It can be said that Burgundy is a wine kingdom, starting from the Chablis region, to Beaune and Marsun just south of Dijon, to the world-renowned wine of Lyon

In Beaunore, due north, the first thing that catches the eye is the endless vineyards.

The wines of Burgundy have enjoyed a high reputation since ancient Roman times and have endured for a long time. During the reign of Emperor Charlemagne, wine was vigorously developed, grapes were planted on a large scale and the market was opened. In the 1930s, wines in the Burgundy region were classified. Later, the place of origin was allowed to be used as the name of the wine, and grape growers were encouraged to use the names of their own vineyards as trademarks for production and sales. Therefore, the best wines in Burgundy bear the names of local plantations.

In Burgundy wines, white wines are usually dry, while red wines are rich and mellow. Among them, Chamberlain is known as the "King of Wine" and Homanet Fanti is the "Queen of Wine".

In Burgundy, a wine culture with strong local characteristics has actually formed. From Dijon to Rochebeau, whether it is a castle or a private hotel, the colorful rooftops are filled with unique vineyards. The most famous of these is Beaune's "Hotel of God". In Burgundy's wine culture, one of the most popular monuments, the "Almshouse", once played an important role. The courtyard was built in the 15th century by Nicolas Rolland, the French Lord Privy Seal and Duke Philip of Burgundy, and his wife, with the purpose of providing a refuge for the poor. Today it has become a museum. This tradition of helping the poor has been preserved to this day. Since 1059, a grand charity auction has been held every year during the harvest season, that is, on the third Sunday of November, and many famous actors have come to join in the fun. At this time, all smart wine producers will not miss this great advertising opportunity. So, the auction actually became a wine culture festival.

For the Burgundians, wine is not only a culture, but also an excellent "ambassador". They pay great attention to the image of their wines. Their wine must be stored in oak barrels for at least 16 months before being released for tasting. Burgundy wine is sold all over the world. People know Burgundy through its rich and aromatic Burgundy wine. Countries such as Italy, Chile, and the United Kingdom have imitated Burgundy wine to varying degrees. The wine that most attracted Napoleon at that time was produced in Burgundy. Of course, this also increased Burgundy's international reputation.

History of wine development

Burgundy wine has a long history, and its excellent quality has been passed down to this day. Firstly, the origins of viticulture can be traced back to its topography, soil and subsoil, which are 200 to 250 million years old.

In 312 AD, there were first written records of wine production in this area. Beginning in 500 AD, monks began to grow grapes and make wine. They work intensively to select the best plots and the most suitable grape varieties.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Dukes of Burgundy made unremitting contributions to the improvement of wine. In order to promote Burgundy wine throughout Europe, they strongly supported the commercialization of Burgundy wine and maintained the reputation of Burgundy wine in France.

In the 18th century, the bourgeoisie and aristocrats became interested in wine production and became estate owners. Burgundy wine continued to expand into Russia and the Americas during the Napoleonic period. Then, the phylloxera crisis (phylloxera, an aphid that destroys grape saplings) destroyed all grape growing in Europe between 1870 and 1880, including Burgundy. When replanting, the Burgundians strictly replanted on the best land, further improving the quality of grape growing.

In the 20th century, the concept of legal production area wine was introduced. The aim is to define the production standards and quality of the product in order to create one of the best wines in the world - Burgundy wine.