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The Burgundy Wine Road
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La Route des Vins de Bourgogne
of Legend
T he much-abused epithet of “ living legend ” for once really does apply in the case of the vineyards of
Burgundy. For over 2000 years, Burgundy has succeeded triumphantly in combining the generosity of
its soil with the ingenuity and toil of man to become a reference throughout the world.
As the writer Jean de la Varende so aptly puts it, “ The grands crus of Burgundy belong to both legend and history,
possessing the splendour of the former and the authenticity of the latter ”. Such a fabulous history and such fabled
wines flattering both palate and intellect surely deserve a road, a route, an itinerary of their own – and a very
special itinerary at that! An itinerary taking you to the heart of Burgundy and Burgundy wines, for it is
impossible to conceive of the one without the other. Travelling to Burgundy without exploring its vineyards is
like travelling to Rome without visiting the Capitol. By the same token, every self-respecting wine connoisseur
should, at least once in his life, make a pilgrimage to the source of his pleasure, to the cradle of the world’s finest
wines. For travellers and wine lovers alike, the Region has devised and set up a “road” which is fully worthy of its
wines. It is a route of distinction, as fine as any to be found in the world; a route divided into five itineraries
embracing all the Burgundian wine areas, from terroirs of world repute to humble local plots and parcels. These
itineraries may be explored in your car, on your bike or even on foot, as and when you please.
This magical route brings the exceptional and the extraordinary within the reach of all. It opens the door to the
world of Burgundy wine, its heritage and poetry, its landscapes and villages, its cellars and winegrowers. In
short, the route is an open invitation to discover, learn and dream.
Follow the Wine Road and see legend become reality!
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Welcome to a World
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Contents
The Road of all the Pleasures!
p. 04 à 11
If there is one area where wine is an integral part of life,
that area must surely be Burgundy. As you explore the
vineyards you will at the same time “drink in” all the other
treasures of the region: heritage and history, nature and
landscapes, winegrowers and traditions, gastronomy and
the inimitable Burgundian art de vivre .
The 5 Circuits of the Wine Road
p. 12 à 35
The Burgundy Wine Road ( Route des Vins de Bourgogne ) is divided into five routes or
itineraries, each corresponding to one of the great wine-growing area of Burgundy, and
each with its own description in the following pages:
- The Grands Crus Wine Road ( Route des Grands Crus ) the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.
- The Grands Vins Wine Road ( Route des Grands Vins ) the Côte Chalonnaise.
- The Yonne Wine Road ( Route Touristique des Vignobles de l’Yonne ) the Yonne department.
- The Mâconnais-Beaujolais Wine Road ( Route des Vins Mâconnais-Beaujolais ) the Saône-
et-Loire department.
- The Coteaux de Pouilly-Sancerre Wine Road ( Route des Coteaux de Pouilly-Sancerre ) the
Nièvre department.
Published by the Burgundy Regional Tourist Board (CRT Bourgogne).
Creation/Design: FTM.Presse (Fontaine-lès-Dijon, 21)
TempsRéel (Dijon, 21).
Photographic Credits: Alain Doire (CRT Bourgogne), BIVB
( pages 8, 14, 37, 38, 39) and Michel Joly ( pages 33 and 35).
Cartography: Latitude Cartagène .
Illustrations: Bernard Deubelbeiss .
Printed by Desmet-Laire (Belgium).
Translation: Barnaby Capel-Dunn .
June 2007 - ISNN: pending.
Practical Information
p. 36 à 39
Planning your Trip
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La Route des Vins de Bourgogne
Château du Clos de Vougeot
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History and Heritage
The Civilisation
of Wine
s the diplomat and writer Paul Claudel was fond
of remarking, “ a great wine is not the work of
man, but the culmination of a consistent and
sophisticated tradition. More than a thousand years of history
goes into the making of an old bottle of wine ”. Few parts of
the world express this notion of “wine civilisation” as well
as Burgundy. Here, wine is a founding influence, respon-
sible for shaping many a landscape, building, tradition
and mentality. So many beautiful things have been
patiently built up around, by and for wine.
In all probability introduced by the Romans, the vine
is inextricably woven into the history of Burgundy, from
the monastic communities of the Middle Ages to the
social movements of the 19th century, not forgetting
the great Dukes of Burgundy who proudly proclaimed
themselves “ lords of the best wines in Christendom ”.
History is present at every turning in this inspired land.
From a little wine village in the Tonnerre area to
the Château du Clos de Vougeot, from a Cistercian
storehouse to a local heritage museum dedicated to wine,
from a little dry stone cabotte , once used by winegrowers
as shelter from inclement weather, to a Town of Artistic
and Historical Interest – the past will accompany you
throughout your journey, ceaselessly calling you back to
the roots of an-ever changing civilisation.
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