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The French wine region of Burgundy may be small in size but its influence is huge in the world of wine. Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has five primary wine growing areas (not including Beaujolais and Châtillonnais): Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. Chablis - This growing region is located furthest north and is geographically set apart from the rest of Burgundy. The dominant soil is called “Kimmeridgian” limestone. Its white, chalky texture is great at retaining and reflecting the warmth of the sun, sorely needed this far north, which also helps the grapes ripen and gives the wines a purity and crispness that just says, “Sha-blee!” All wines in #Chablis are white and made with Chardonnay grapes. Mâconnais – Located between the town of Tournus and Saint-Véran, the Mâconnais lies at the crossroads between Northern and Southern France. The change is striking. As you travel south, even the buildings appear different — more Mediterranean in color and style with curved tiles on the rooftops. The climate is decidedly warmer too; in fact, harvest begins a full two weeks earlier here than in Chablis. The influence of the warmer climate shows up in the well-structured Chardonnays, with notes of ripe stone fruits, honeysuckle, citrus peel, and wild herbs. Côte de Nuits – The Côte de Nuits (named after walnut trees) is home to 24 Grand Cru vineyards. 80% of the wines produced here are #PinotNoir, and the remaining 20% are either #Chardonnay or rosé — a specialty of Marsannay. The Pinot Noir wines show classic full-bodied Burgundy notes of black currant, cherry, fresh red fruits, earthy mushroom, and spice. Learn more @winefolly: https://bit.ly/3kZxRsd 🥂🍷Look for these fine Burgundy white and red wines @LCBO: La Chablisienne Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2016 VINTAGES# 215525, $24.45. 📣LIMITED TIME OFFER: SAVE $3.50 until March 28, 2021. Terres Secrètes Les Préludes Saint-Véran 2018 VINTAGES# 16725, $21.95 Nuiton-Beaunoy Le Prieuré Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2018, VINTAGES# 18146 $26.95 🛒https://foursixty.com/vinexx/204298889/ 🥂SHOP the LINK IN BIO🍷 #LCBO #LCBOsale #SummerhillLCBO #torontodeals