10 Best Wines For Burgundy Enthusiasts
The things we love about Burgundy such as single vineyard sites, wines of finesse, and an atmosphere of quality are characteristics found in wine growing regions throughout the world. Some of these wines carry forward the spirit of Burgundy for obvious reasons, but others find a more subtle kinship. But what they all have in common – they're all meticulously crafted, and delicious!
By Farr 'Irrewarra' 2018 Pinot Noir | Geelong
A single-site cuvée from Victoria. By Farr is a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist from down under.
Domaine Du Pelican Arbois Chardonnay | Jura
A little to the east and with a little more acidity. Hit up Jura for an interesting alternative to neighboring Burgundy. A must-have for lovers of Chardonnay, and all things Marquis d'Angerville.
JL Chave Selection 'Mon Coeur' Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Côtes du Rhône
A little to the south and with a little more spice. Made with Burgundy’s attention to quality, but with the art and benefit of blending.
Ronco del Gnemiz 'Ronco Basso' 2019 Chardonnay | Colli Orientali del Friuli
Artisanal family wine made impeccably. Crafted with methods also cherished by Bourgogne producers.
Storm 'Ridge' 2019 Chardonnay | Walker Bay
Single vineyard Chard with a superb sense of its South African terroir. Concentrated and mouthwatering.
Evening Land 'Seven Springs - La Source' 2017 Chardonnay | Eola-Amity Hills
Rich, full-bodied, and mindful of its origins. Orchard fruit with a hint of honey and florals, a wine made for Sunday lunch.
Arnot-Roberts 'Trout Gulch' 2019 Chardonnay | Santa Cruz Mountains
Low-intervention and terroir-driven. Lively with citrus, and orchard fruit and a tempting note of salinity.
Laura Lorenzo-Daterra 'Portela Do Vento' 2019 Mencia, Garnacha | Ribeira Sacra
From one of Galicia’s low interventionists, this is suitable for red fruit satisfaction. For a big group of friends around the table.
Luis Seabra 'Xisto Cru' 2019 Field Blend | Douro
Single vineyard indigenous field blend. Think Galicia meets entry-level Burgundy, with juicy stone fruit and a touch of spice.
Chacra Patagonia 2019 Chardonnay | Argentina
A collab between two winemaking legends — Jean-Marc Roulot, a Burgundy icon, and Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, of famed Tenuta San Guido. Textured and filled with creamy citrus and stone fruit. Meticulously crafted and insanely delicious!