Burgundy is the name of a wine region in France, and refers to the wines made from this region. The terms actually overlap quite a bit—Pinot Noir is the primary red wine grape grown in Burgundy, so if someone's referring to a red Burgundy, they are talking about a Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir de France. Pinot Noir de France is a subtle, ruby-hued grape variety. With its light, fruity personality, it captivates distinguished people.
And in France, Pinot Noir for still wines has grown in importance in many places: from the Loire, Jura and Alsace in the north, where it's been grown since the Middle Ages, to its more recent appearance in Languedoc to the south.
Bordeaux uses Cabernet Sauvignon in a blend with other grape varieties. This grape has a thick skin and gives a lot of color and tannins. In Burgundy, the red grape used is Pinot Noir, which has a thin skin and gives little color and tannins.
Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Noir Flavor Comparisons
Pinot Grigio, being a white wine, tends to display more subtle fruit flavors of apple, lemon, and pear, as well as a touch of spice. Pinot Noir, being a red wine, tends to display more savory aromas and red fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and plum.
Burgundy. Red Burgundy is 100% pinot noir, and its Australian counterparts are likewise 100% pinot noir. The colour of Burgundy is always far lighter in depth than that of Bordeaux and the hue has more red than purple.
Burgundy tends to be a bit more well-rounded, producing both reds and whites in equal quality, while Bordeaux is famous for the reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Cesanese has been hailed as Lazio's answer to Pinot Noir by Italian wine critics since at least the 1900s. A well-made Cesanese del Piglio or Olevano Romano often has berry aromas, floral notes, and pepper, with a silky texture and easy tannins.
France. The world's most sought-after Pinot Noirs are grown deep in the heart of France's Burgundy region, aka the Côte d'Or, or "Golden Slope." Vineyards like Grand Cru and Premier Cru produce highly sought-after red wines of immense structure, elegance, and complexity.
This variety is originally from Burgundy. In the European Union, Pinot noir is officially called by other names: Blauer Burgunder (Austria), Blauer Spätburgunder (Germany), Modri pinot (Slovenia), Pinot Nero (Italy), Pinot crni (Croatia) and Rulandské modré (Czech republic, Slovakia).
Native to Bourgogne, the Pinot Noir is a mysterious and complex varietal. It is the raw material of the greatest Bourgogne red wines, and has thus played a key role in the region's worldwide reputation.
France. Burgundy is known as the original cultivation area for pinot noir so these wines are in very high demand. Introductory value wines from this region have tart cherry and earthy flavors with a green stem note to them.
le (vin) rouge – red wine.
Red Burgundy is wine that is made in the Burgundy region of eastern France using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. That's right, red Burgundy is just a Pinot Noir. White Burgundy is also made in Burgundy, but, since it is white, it is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. That's it.
In Bordeaux, the primary grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for reds and Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for whites; in Burgundy, the predominant grapes are Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites.
Saint-Émilion is an appellation in the Bordeaux wine region of France, where it is situated in the Libourne subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne.
Bourgogne is the only wine region in France whose name is translated into different languages: “Burgundy” in English , “Burgund” in German, “Borgogna” in Italian, to name but a few. However, the word "Bourgogne" is on every labels, as an AOC or a "Vin de Bourgogne" mention.
Syrah is a French variety that's perhaps most famous for being the principle grape of the Northern Rhône. But when it was exported to Australia, this red grape became known as Shiraz.
Generally, the accepted characterization is that wines from the New World (such as Australia) tend to be more ripe, fruit-forward and round than wines from the Old World (such as France), which might show more structure and non-fruit notes of flint, spice and earth, but there are plenty of exceptions.
Houghton White Burgundy was renamed Houghton White Classic in 2005 to comply with an international trade agreement between Australia and the EU (see Protected designation of origin).
Shiraz pairs well with strong flavors and red meats, particularly barbecued food with smoky flavors. Pinot Noir is better for white meats and rich fish, similar to pairings for white wines. However, Pinot Noir also has a depth of fruity flavor that goes well with herby foods and soft but flavorful cheeses.
Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are two of the world's most popular wines. While Pinot Noir wine stands out with its light and fruity character, Cabernet Sauvignon has a more overpowering and savory flavor profile.
Note: One that seems to surprise nearly everyone (even in restaurants) is the 55-60°F recommendation for Pinot Noir. Because Pinot is more delicate, acidic and lower-tannin than most other red wines, it is best showcased slightly chilled.