Burgundy 101: Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, et Mâcon
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Boris Buliga
Advanced dive into Burgundy with no fuss. Led by Maksym Demchenko.
Burgundy is a peculiar place. It punishes inattention and frivolity. It daunts with its topographical complexity and a lengthy list of vineyard names. At its core, it's simply a land of two (okay, three) grape varieties. They say the only way to get a grip on Burgundy is to dive in. There are no shortcuts in this journey, and the high cost of its wines adds an extra layer of intimidation.
However, I believe there's a way around this. On one hand, tastings offer a collective way to experience wines without breaking the bank. Partnering with someone knowledgeable about the region can illuminate the experience further, providing context and logic that demystifies the region's complexities.
Our plan is to explore the areas around the heart of Burgundy, Côte d'Or, starting with Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâcon, then moving on to separate sessions in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. With Maksym as our guide, we are ready to embark on this journey.
P.S. Please note that this article only includes brief technical details about the wines we tasted and our evaluations. If you're interested in joining us for future tastings, you can follow our Telegram channel or message me directly!
| Wine | Place | rms Average score calculated using the root mean square method, reflecting the collective assessment of a wine by participants. | wavg Weighted average score for the wine, where each participant's rating is adjusted for their wine assessment expertise. | sdev Standard deviation measures the controversy of a wine's reception. A lower value signifies greater consensus among participants. | fav Count of participants who selected this wine as their evening's favourite. | out Number of participants who identified this wine as their least favourite of the evening. | price Price of the wine, if available. | volume Volume of the bottle in litres. | QPR Quality-price ratio, indicating value for money. A higher number denotes better value. Available when price is known. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 🏅 6th | 3.7448 | 3.7458 | 0.0025 | 0 | 0 | UAH 835.00 | 0.75 L | 0.6816 😐 |
| 🏅 4th | 3.9669 | 3.9875 | 0.0022 | 0 | 0 | UAH 2,706.00 | 0.75 L | 0.6132 😐 | |
| 🥇 1st | 4.1734 | 4.2097 | 0.0095 | 3 | 0 | UAH 4,300.00 | 0.75 L | 0.7685 😐 | |
| 🥉 3rd | 3.9786 | 3.9889 | 0.0062 | 2 | 0 | UAH 1,090.00 | 0.75 L | 0.9689 🤔 | |
| 🏅 5th | 3.9731 | 3.9410 | 0.0073 | 3 | 0 | UAH 2,380.00 | 0.75 L | 0.5951 😐 | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.0342 | 4.0417 | 0.0067 | 1 | 0 | UAH 1,619.00 | 0.75 L | 0.8851 🤔 | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.0344 | 4.0417 | 0.0089 | 0 | 0 | UAH 2,489.00 | 0.75 L | 0.7139 😐 |
Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2020
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Chablis Premier Cru AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Billaud-Simon
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Sugar
- 2.2
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Chablis Grand Cru AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Billaud-Simon
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- 2.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.
François de Nicolay Bouzeron 2020
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Bouzeron AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- François de Nicolay
- Wine
- Bouzeron
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Aligoté
- Alcohol
- 11.5
- Sugar
- 1
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.
Domaine Alain et Raphael Corcia Mercurey 1er Cru Les Crèts 2021
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte Chalonnaise » Mercurey AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Alain et Raphael Corcia
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 0.65
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Domaine Andre Bonhomme Viré Clessé Les Quarts 2021
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Viré-Clessé AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Andre Bonhomme
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 1
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.
Domaine J.A. Ferret Les Menétrieres Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Hors-Classe 2020
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Mâconnais » Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine J.A. Ferret
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 1
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.
Raw scores
| Wine | Max D | Boris B | Elvira K | Julie B | Ivan M | Yaroslav M | Daria B | Oleksandr Ya | Dmytro Kh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.70 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 | |
| 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 3.90 | |
| 4.25 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.30 | 4.20 | 4.00 | 4.00 | |
| 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.80 | 4.00 | |
| 3.80 | 3.90 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.05 | |
| 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3.90 | |
| 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 3.90 | 3.90 |